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Stephon Castle Wins NBA Rookie of the Year, Securing Spurs’ Second Straight Award

Castle earned 92 of 100 first-place votes after leading all rookies in points and steals, continuing San Antonio's legacy of standout first-year players.

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Overview

  • Stephon Castle was named the NBA’s 2024-25 Rookie of the Year, joining teammate Victor Wembanyama as back-to-back winners for the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Castle led all rookies with 1,190 total points and 74 steals, while also averaging 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game in 81 appearances.
  • The award was decided by a global panel of 100 voters, with Castle securing 92 first-place votes, far outpacing runner-up Zaccharie Risacher and third-place finisher Jaylen Wells.
  • Castle is the fourth Spurs player to win the award, joining Wembanyama, Tim Duncan, and David Robinson, solidifying San Antonio’s reputation for developing elite rookies.
  • Drafted fourth overall out of UConn, Castle stepped up significantly after the All-Star break, becoming a key contributor despite injuries to key teammates like Wembanyama.