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This Christmas Day all eyes will be on us Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs as they take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But before the game, an emotional moment that tugged at the heartstrings occurred during Spurs’ Tuesday training session. Quannette Castle, Stephon’s proud mother, shared a powerful post on X capturing the moment Spurs honored her son with his year 2024 NCAA championship ring. The surprise didn’t end there, the team also gave Quannette a heartfelt “Happy Birthday” on Christmas Day for her upcoming 50th birthday. A truly unforgettable family celebration.

A family celebration with the Spurs

All eyes will be on Stephon on Christmas Day Lock and the San Antonio Spurs taking on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But before the game, an emotional moment occurred at Spurs’ Tuesday training session.
Quannette Castle, Stephon’s mother, shared a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter) describing a touching family moment. The Spurs honored Stephon with his 2024 NCAA Championship ring from the UConn Huskies, while players also surprised Quannette with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” as she prepares to celebrate her milestone 50th birthday on Christmas Day.
“An emotional day for me. Early birthday present. Thank you @spurs for making me cry today. Thank you @UConnMBB for being champions. I couldn’t be prouder to present him with the rings today! Thought I’d just do it an exercise…smile says it all,” Quannette tweeted.
Stephon Castle, born in Covington, Georgia, is the son of Stacey and Quannette Castle. Basketball is deep in his blood – his father played alongside Tim Duncan at Wake Forest. The San Antonio Spurs selected him with the fourth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Before turning pro, Castle played for UConn and helped them to two consecutive NCAA championships, averaging 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Now, at age 20, he’s already making an impact with the Spurs, averaging 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game and taking over the starting role whenever Devin Vassell is out. The Rookie of the Year The excitement around him is getting bigger and bigger.
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Stephon Castle climbs to the top of the latest NBA rookie rankings

The 2024 NBA Draft class didn’t exactly light up the preseason hype meter, with many calling it one of the weakest in recent memory. But amid those doubts, some newcomers have emerged as undeniable assets for their teams.
One of those standout players is Stephon Castle, who has quickly become a key contributor for the San Antonio Spurs. Whether he’s starting or coming off the bench, Castle proves to be a dynamic force, providing both scoring and defense when his team needs it most.
According to the latest NBA Rookie Ladder, Castle is holding his own at the top, holding his place ahead of promising talents like Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans, Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies, Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards and also Zach Edey of the Grizzlies.
With the second-best odds to win rookie of the year, as reported by Fox Sports, Castle’s chances are increasing, although his playing time, especially with Devin Vassell’s return to health, could be a deciding factor in his bid to win the coveted title .