Devin Vassell celebrates Stephon Castle's perimeter defense as the best in the league
Devin Vassell praised teammate Stephon Castle for his exceptional perimeter defense during the Western Conference Finals. Castle's performance was instrumental in limiting Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to just 19 points in Game 4. The Spurs' defensive efforts have kept the series competitive, now tied at 2-2.
- ▪Stephon Castle has been recognized for his elite perimeter defense in the Western Conference Finals.
- ▪Devin Vassell acknowledged Castle as potentially the best perimeter defender in the league.
- ▪Castle played a crucial role in limiting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring in Game 4, holding him to 19 points.
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