Stephon Castle admits he and the San Antonio Spurs manipulate the referees sometimes
Stephon Castle has openly admitted that he and the San Antonio Spurs sometimes manipulate referees during games. This admission comes amid increased scrutiny of officiating in the NBA, particularly during the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Castle acknowledges the strategy of selling fouls while also emphasizing his commitment to playing hard-nosed defense.
- ▪Stephon Castle admits to manipulating referees during games.
- ▪The discussion around officiating has intensified in the 2025-26 NBA season.
- ▪Castle believes that selling contact can influence referee calls.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:20:02 +0000 |
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