Overview
- Stephon Castle, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, was named the 2024–25 NBA Rookie of the Year after leading all rookies in points (1,190) and steals (74).
- Castle received 92 of 100 first-place votes, decisively surpassing fellow finalists Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks and Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies.
- This marks the second consecutive year a Spurs player has won the award, following Victor Wembanyama in 2024, making San Antonio the first team in nearly a decade to achieve this feat.
- Castle is the fourth Spur to win Rookie of the Year, joining legends David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Wembanyama, further highlighting the franchise’s legacy of player development.
- Emerging as a key contributor after midseason injuries, Castle averaged 17.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5 assists post-All-Star break, cementing his role in the Spurs’ rebuilding efforts.