Stephon Castle Named NBA Rookie of the Year

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the NBA's Rookie of the Year for the 2024-25 season, marking the second consecutive year a Spurs player has received the honor after Victor Wembanyama won last season. Castle was a dominant winner, securing 92 out of 100 first-place votes, and led all rookies in total points, averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.91 steals per game. His strong performance, alongside frequent starts in the backcourt with veteran Chris Paul, contributed to his standout rookie campaign. With Castle's win, the Spurs join a rare group of teams that have produced back-to-back Rookies of the Year, a feat last achieved by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015 and 2016 and not seen for over 50 years before that. The voting was conducted by a global panel of 100 writers and broadcasters. Castle is the fourth Spur to win the award, following in the footsteps of Wembanyama, Tim Duncan, and David Robinson.