As the San Antonio Spurs strategize for the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, the buzz in Las Vegas indicates a pair of guards could be on their radar for their first-round picks at Nos. 4 and 8. BetMGM oddsmakers have put forth projections that connect Stephon Castle, with odds at +150, and Devin Carter, sitting at +250, as potential future Spurs, suggesting that these players could soon be donning the silver and black, according to KENS5.
The Athletic has contributed buzz about the Spurs' interest in UConn's Castle, "The Spurs are said to be big fans of UConn’s Castle, league sources said, and he is moving up their draft board," and with discussions of Castle's decent average of 11.1 points coupled with his notable 6-9 wingspan, it's not entirely surprising that the eyes are on him he shot an impressive 54.4% from the field in his previous season, only fortifying the attraction from the Spurs' camp. While there seems to be some consensus about Castle, the Spurs' position on picking up Carter remains a bit more open to discussion, especially with his comparative Miniature stature standing at 6-2 in a league that appreciates reach, but his Big East Player of the Year title and an average of 19.7 points per game cannot be blinked at easily; these stats come from a careful curation of Carter's sporting prowess by KENS 5 and BetMGM.
However, not to put all their basketballs in one hoop, BetOnline has stirred the pot with a three-way odds tie, each player - Nikola Topic, Rob Dillingham, and Stephon Castle - holding +300 odds as potential fourth picks for the Spurs, undeniably making the prediction game more riveting, as reported by KENS5. With some variability in the mix, the EuroLeague's Topic comes with his own set of dings, having sustained two left knee injuries at a youthful 18, yet maintains a confident air; "I think I would fit great with any team, not just San Antonio," Topic told KENS 5, while Dillingham has openly vocalized his eagerness to be part of the Spurs ensemble, perhaps even alongside the likes of Victor Wembanyama, which in his words, "would be an amazing opportunity, for sure."
