Dylan Harper didn’t even blink. Ask the rookie who the biggest trash talker on the San Antonio Spurs is, and he’s got one name ready: Steph Castle. Harper made that clear, not holding back “without hesitation” during Spurs Media Day. But hold up, if you ask Stephon Castle the same question, he’s got a completely different take, and he thinks Harper’s got it all wrong.
The “Chill Side” vs. “Full Throttle” Trash Talker
Castle told reporters that Harper is “just deflecting” and totally believes Harper “definitely holds that title.” It sounds like Castle sees a clear difference in their trash talk game. He’s “kind of more on the chill side,” saying he doesn’t really start stuff, but he’ll “talk back” if someone starts with him. Harper, on the other hand? Castle sums it up perfectly: “Dyl, he’s full throttle.” So, who’s the instigator? “I don’t start the beef,” Castle said with a smile, “I’ll finish it, but Dyl starts it.” This playful back-and-forth was just a taste of the lighthearted moments at Media Day.
Rookies and Vets Get Into the Mix
The banter wasn’t just between Harper and Castle. Teammates were taking shots at each other left and right. Devin Vassell even found a way to poke fun at Castle, asking who had more bounce between him and rookie Carter Bryant, then quickly stepping behind Bryant like he needed a shield. Castle, with a smirk, shot back, “You know the answer to that, bro. You know Carter doesn’t have more bounce than me.” The rookie fun kept going, with Harper and Castle jokingly calling De’Aaron Fox “unc” during a photo shoot. Fox, who won’t hit 30 until December 2027, quickly fired back, “If I’m unc at 30, y’all are teenagers.” Harrison Barnes got in on the action too when Julian Champagnie tried to joke about Barnes’ “Drizz” nickname. Barnes wasn’t having it, turning the joke around immediately: “Ask Julian where that nickname came from, and what his nickname is.” Then, as Champagnie tried to walk away, Barnes kept it going, “Why you walking away, Jule? What’s wrong?”
So, who’s the true trash talk king on the Spurs? Depends on who’s talking, right? Harper says it’s Castle. Castle says it’s Harper. What we do know is Barnes can hold his own, and Fox won’t let the younger guys get the last word. If Media Day is any sign, this team is bringing plenty of confidence,and playful banter,when the regular season tips off on October 20 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Get ready for some noise, because it looks like the Spurs are bringing it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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