Spurs guard Stephon Castle wins Rookie of the Year honors

Stephon Castle claimed the NBA Rookie of the Year award for the 2024-25 season, defeating five-time All-Star Zaccharie Risacher in a dramatic runoff vote. The San Antonio Spurs extended their streak with back-to-back Rookie of the Year honors, including this season's win by Castle following Victor Wembanyama in 2023. Castle led all rookies with 1,190 points and 74 steals while driving the team to an 11-6 record. Risacher secured second place after finishing first in the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month awards for February and March, while Wells claimed third with 138 three-pointers made.