"It was an easy decision and felt super confident in the human being that he is," says Spurs GM Brian Wright of taking interim tag off.

In February, Castle averaged 23.3 minutes, 14.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. In March, the leash came off of Castle, and he averaged 28.8 minutes, 19.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game; and his efficiency got better, both in terms of field goal percentage and true shooting.