In case you missed it, the Spurs’ resident alien is having a blast playing up to his stellar new nickname. That would be “Area 51,” the catchy moniker Spurs star Victor Wembanyama shares with rookie ...
1, and Castle, who wears No. 5, Spurs fans have dubbed the young duo "Area 51." Last year, the Spurs had the 21st-ranked defense in the NBA. This season, they are up to the eighth-best.
That would be “Area 51,” the catchy moniker Spurs star Victor Wembanyama shares with rookie guard teammate, Stephon Castle. The tag plays off the players' jersey numbers (Castle’s is 5 and ...