Overview
- Spurs rookie Stephon Castle returned to his Toyota Supra after a game to find the wheels removed, a prank orchestrated by his teammates.
- The incident, shared on Instagram by Devin Vassell, quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions online about the nature of rookie hazing in the NBA.
- Veteran De'Aaron Fox defended the prank, explaining it was a response to Castle's refusal to perform rookie duties, such as carrying luggage or providing snacks.
- Jeremy Sochan hinted that teammate Sandro Mamukelashvili was the mastermind behind the prank, jokingly linking him to 'Mafia-like' resourcefulness.
- While Castle appeared initially upset, he ultimately seemed to take the prank in stride, with teammates continuing to praise his performance as a Rookie of the Year candidate.