Thu May 01 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Spurs’ Castle Crowned NBA Rookie of the Year, Continuing San Antonio’s Winning Streak
**San Antonio, TX –** Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs has been named the 2024-25 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, marking the second consecutive year a Spur has won the prestigious award. Castle follows last year’s winner, Victor Wembanyama, making the Spurs the first team to achieve back-to-back Rookie of the Year wins since the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015 and 2016.
Castle, a guard, averaged impressive numbers during the regular season: 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.91 steals per game. He led all rookies in total points and steals, solidifying his place as a standout performer. His performance after the All-Star break saw his averages rise even further. The award was determined by a global media panel of 100 voters.
Castle’s achievement continues a legacy of successful rookie seasons for the Spurs, joining David Robinson and Tim Duncan as previous winners. He expressed his win as a “full circle moment” during a live appearance on Inside the NBA. Adding to his impressive rookie campaign, Castle was also named MVP of the NBA All-Star 2025 Castrol Rising Stars game.
The announcement comes amidst a flurry of other NBA news including: the Golden State Warriors’ star guard winning an unspecified award for best teammate; Evan Mobley winning an unspecified award and becoming the 5th youngest winner; Jalen Brunson’s strong performance in clutch situations; and the Celtics’ Pritchard winning an unspecified award joining other Celtics greats. Post-season news includes playoff updates for the Wolves, Rockets, Knicks, and Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a busy off-season, and the Houston Rockets had a strong win against the Golden State Warriors.
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