Manu Ginobili and Victor Wembanyama react to Stephon Castle winning Rookie of the Year Award

San Antonio Spurs royalty respond to Stephon Castle win

Stephon Castle is the second San Antonio Spurs player in succession to win the Rookie of the Year Award.

Victor Wembanyama won the award in 2023-24, and he paid tribute to Castle’s success, praising his teammate’s ability and mindset.

Wembanyama wrote on X: “Hustle, heart & just pure talent… all year long, you showed why you deserved this title !! So proud of you.”

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili also voiced his approval, with a post on social media.

Ginobili wrote: “Congrats Steph! What an amazing rookie season! Quite excited about our future.”

San Antonio Spurs set up for success

The San Antonio Spurs did tremendously well to keep hold of Stephon Castle while negotiating the trade to acquire De’Aaron Fox during the season.

Injuries meant the Spurs did not get a full run with their stars together, but the team are stacked up well for the future, and expected to make moves this off-season.

Castle ended the season averaging 14.7 points per game, and 17.8 ppg following the All-Star break.

He has established himself as a legitimate third option on the team, with former star Sean Elliott dubbing him a ‘mini Kawhi’, speaking earlier this season.