Why Stephon Castle Is The Best Fit At #6 For The Charlotte Hornets

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Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings NBA Draft Substack joins the All Hornets Podcast to explain why he has Stephon Castle ranked as the best player in the 2024 draft.
Metcalf outlines how he fits perfectly with the Charlotte Hornets current young core, then points out the differences between him and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist as prospects.
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@imranak 17 күн бұрын

My only pause as a Hornets fan with the Stephon Castle scouting report (excellent defender, offense is a work in progress) is that it sounds eerily familiar to what said about Michael Kidd Gilcrest.

@AllHornets 17 күн бұрын

We discuss that exact question in the video. Tyler Metcalf outlines what makes him a different calibre of prospect to MKG

@carlosmontecillo9207 17 күн бұрын

This pick would signal a change in draft strategy with the Hornets. Usually Charlotte picks players that have pizzaz more than substance. Think about it. MKG, James Bouknight, Malik Monk, even Nick Smith and Brandon Miller to a degree. With Stephon Castle you will be picking a winner and a guy that has solid mechanics w/ his jumpshot to make it respectable.

@nickkitchen8944 19 күн бұрын

Great content, as always, guys!

@rogeraffonso3570 17 күн бұрын

The question I have with Castle, would he be willing to sacrifice again? Recently he said that he is a point guard and want to play more in this role. I would love for charlotte Dalton Knecht, immediate plug and play , doesn’t need the ball on his hands and he is not a liability in defense.

@AllHornets 17 күн бұрын

There is no way Castle comes in and says "I should be playing PG instead of LaMelo" on day one. He will want to get on the court, he would do that by playing his role. If in years down the line he shows the ability to play PG at an equal or better level than LaMelo, then you make him the starter and trade LaMelo. I seriously doubt that happens, but he will have chance to prove it with the 2nd unit or when LaMelo is injured.

@Glotaku 17 күн бұрын

If he plays 10-15 minutes at the 1 and 15 minutes at the 2 that’s a perfect sixth man role

@charliesmarts1 18 күн бұрын

Hey. The best lineups last year had Brandon Miller at the 2. Clifford knew this, he will talk to Charles Lee about this. The league is getting taller. Castle wouldn't be a bad pick, but to unlock the potential of this team a tall shooter that can defend is the way. I'm thinking Matas, Riss, Cody Williams, and even Holland could help unlock the potential defensively as well. Imagine... Melo Miller Miles Matas Mark. That could be dangerous

@AllHornets 17 күн бұрын

I'm all for looking at lineup data, but last years' for Charlotte is useless. That said, I do agree Miller's best position could be at SG as that gives Charlotte a back-court with unique size. Matas is definitely an interesting name we will be looking at shortly

@005rmac 19 күн бұрын

Totally agreed. The next question is: will Castle drop to us? Especially with Topic's injury...kinda worried.

@SAINTxSZN 17 күн бұрын

Castle can't shoot. His defense is great. His finishing is great. But I don't really see the fit. He's more of a point guard.

@005rmac 17 күн бұрын

@@SAINTxSZN Hey, if he can get to 33-35% (basically Miles Bridges level), but he gives us lockdown perimeter defense, rebounding from a guard spot, and secondary playmaking, he'll elevate this team big time. I don't see him as a PG at the NBA level - first step isn't quick enough to get by guys. But he can definitely play against a tilted defense.

@jerrelllee1879 18 күн бұрын

Cody Williams

@davidbarber3821 17 күн бұрын

Last yr ppl in Charlotte said Brandon Miller gave them mkg Vibes I told them well yall dnt kno basketball then

@AllHornets 17 күн бұрын

He was 2nd on my board ahead of Scoot, you must have been speaking to the wrong people but you have found the right ones now!

@VanIyke 18 күн бұрын

Draymond Green lite AKA Ben Simmons 2.0

@MrBAD2013 18 күн бұрын

I disagree on Castle for Hornets.

@mrlucky704 18 күн бұрын

Castle won’t drop to 6 now that topic is hurt and will fall. But my draft wants for 6 is castle/buzelis/clingan/edey/kinecth

@AllHornets 17 күн бұрын

Only a knee sprain for Topic, not too serious. There is still hope!

@mrlucky704 17 күн бұрын

@@AllHornets oh, I heard he had non contact injury had to be helped off the court but I dunno if a team wants to pick a guy w multiple knee injuries so early in draft

@TheFocuslja 18 күн бұрын

MKG sux. And he only had a "long career" bc CHA babied him by not signing or drafting a SF who could compete for his spot.

@Peacebewithyou1999 19 күн бұрын

Clingan

@AllHornets 19 күн бұрын

Didn't make it to #6 in our mock draft exercise, seems unlikely he falls outside the top 5

@thehighvibe5528 19 күн бұрын

if we pick castle we should trade melo -- melo, mark, and 2 unprotected 1sts for giannis or melo for AD -- im cool w castle -- then sign claxton as 5 w ad or giannis at 4 --- BOLD MOVES -- keep miles on like 4/80 castle,bm,miles,AD, clax is what im screamin from the mtn top