Stephon Castle shines at NBA All-Star Weekend with MVP honor and strong performances
courant.com — February 17, 2025, 05:00 PM UTC
Stephon Castle, a former UConn star, showcased his skills during NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. He participated in all three days, earning MVP honors in the Rising Stars Challenge and finishing second in the dunk contest. In the All-Star tournament, Castle scored six points and had two rebounds and assists, but his team lost to "Team OG." He expressed excitement about playing alongside Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Castle, selected fourth overall by the San Antonio Spurs, is a leading candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year. He is currently averaging 12.9 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.8 rebounds this season.