Spurs Veterans Pull Viral Prank on Rookie Stephon Castle

San Antonio players removed the wheels from Castle's car, citing his refusal to perform traditional rookie duties.

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.