Castle Wemby-Stefon’s epic new moniker fits the alien

Victor Vembanyama and Stephen Castle were outstanding as a dynamic duo for the San Antonio Spurs this season. That’s why they have nicknames like aliens when it comes to their star talent.

Vembanjama and Castle have progressed in developing chemistry with each other in their second NBA season together. Both have been crucial to San Antonio’s hot start to the year, giving them a chance to compete for the playoffs.

ESPN writer Michael Wright published an article on Wembanyama and Castle’s growing chemistry. With the number of games they have given each other whenever both are on the court, they formed a nickname which symbolizes their unique skills.

“What he didn’t reveal was the one-on-one time he spent with Castle during his summer in which he jet-set to work out the intricate details that make this new duo — a 21-year-old point guard and a 21-year-old big man — perhaps the most fearsome in all of basketball. This, they say, was written by ‘Area’51.”

“Combining their jersey numbers and Vembanyama’s ‘alien’ nickname, Castle and the Frenchman played in just 45 games together last season, spending a total of 779 minutes on the floor. Castle threw 36 din Vembanyama’s way for 11 dunks in that span, according to GeniusIK.”

What’s next for Victor Vembanyama, Spurs

The Spurs have benefited greatly from growth between Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, which now puts them in the mix for playoff contention.

In 11 games on the year, Vembanjama is averaging 26.2 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals per game. He is shooting 50.5% from the field, including 34% from beyond the arc and 85.2% from the free throw line.

Castle has grown as a versatile player for San Antonio, especially as a playmaker. He scores 18.9 points, 7.9 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. He is shooting 49.7% overall, including 23.4% from downtown and 70.7% from the charity stripe.

San Antonio boasts an 8-3 record on the season, holding onto third place in the Western Conference standings. They are 0.5 games ahead of the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, while trailing the Denver Nuggets by one game and the Oklahoma City Thunder by three games.

Spurs will continue their preparations for the upcoming match, because they are at home. They host the Golden State Warriors on November 14th at 9:30pm ET in the group stage of the NBA Cup.