Thu May 01 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Spurs Guard Stephon Castle Crowned NBA Rookie of the Year
**San Antonio, TX** – San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the NBA Rookie of the Year, adding his name to a prestigious list of Spurs greats. The announcement, made Tuesday evening, was followed by a celebratory ceremony Wednesday at the Spurs practice facility.
Castle received his trophy surrounded by family, teammates including Keldon Johnson, De’Aaron Fox, and Riley Minix, and Spurs staff, creating a joyous atmosphere. While a planned celebration at the Frost Bank Center was unfortunately canceled, the energy at the practice facility was palpable. General Manager Brian Wright, coach Mitch Johnson, and CEO R. C. Buford were among those present, sharing in the excitement.
Wright praised Castle’s skill, maturity, and potential during the ceremony. The presentation was made even more special by the presence of three Spurs legends – David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Victor Wembanyama – all previous Rookie of the Year winners. This makes Castle the fourth Spur to receive the coveted award.
Castle, selected fourth overall in the draft, beat out fellow nominees including Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard, and Jaylen Wells. His victory is particularly noteworthy as he’s the first Spurs ROTY not to be a number one draft pick.
In an interview before the ceremony, Castle expressed humility and gratitude, crediting his success to God, his family, and the unwavering support of the Spurs organization.
The understated ceremony, attended by both current players and franchise icons, underscored the significant achievement and served as a promising start to Castle’s NBA career.
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