Stephon Castle of the Spurs wins Rookie of the Year, leading all rookies in points, steals, and free throws.

Stephon Castle has been named the 2024-25 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, showcasing an impressive debut season with the San Antonio Spurs. Castle received 92 first-place votes, accumulating a total of 482 points to outpace Atlanta`s Zaccharie Risacher and Memphis` Jaylen Wells. Throughout the season, he averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds over 81 games, leading all rookies in total points scored, steals, and free throws made.

Castle`s standout performances included 60 double-digit scoring games, with 26 of those exceeding 20 points and two reaching over 30 points. His remarkable contributions also earned him the 2025 Rising Stars MVP honors, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the league. Despite the Spurs finishing the season with a 34-48 record, their highest win total since the 2021-22 season, the excitement surrounding Castle`s potential has generated optimism for the team`s future. Spurs legend Manu Ginobili took to social media to congratulate Castle, emphasizing the bright prospects ahead for the franchise.

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