Stephon Castle has been awarded the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the fourth Spurs player to achieve this honor, following Victor Wembanyama, Tim Duncan, and David Robinson. He received 92 of 100 First Place Votes and averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in 80 games, leading all rookies in total points and steals. Castle was named the 2025 Rising Stars MVP, recognized as Rookie of the Month twice, and improved his stats significantly after the All-Star break, showcasing a standout debut season.
