What makes Castro an outlier for the Lakers is his blend of athletic rim protection and lateral quickness. Unlike traditional center prospects who are anchored exclusively to the paint, Castro showcased a knack for disrupting passing lanes and switching onto smaller guards in college, averaging nearly two steals per game as a center. That defensive mobility, paired with an active motor on the glass, fills an immediate need for an organization looking to bolster its frontcourt depth during the preseason slate.
