Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated in the NBA season opener why he has been crowned the league’s MVP in back-to-back seasons. SGA dominated Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs, leading the Thunder to a 116-104 victory to begin the season. Castle was also candid about the difficulty of defending the Oklahoma City superstar.
Following the disappointing Opening Night loss, Castle opened up about the challenge of guarding SGA, explaining how difficult it was to contain the reigning MVP without committing unnecessary fouls.
Article Continues Below“Really trying to be physical with him, but physical enough that you don't bait yourself into a foul,” Castle said. “That's probably the hardest part. But it's not really an individual thing; it's more of a team thing.”