Spurs’ emotional gesture leaves ROY favorite Stephon Castle’s mother in tears

Stephon Castle (via: timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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

A family party with Spurs

On Christmas Day, all eyes will be on Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs when they face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But before the game, an emotional moment unfolded during Spurs’ training on Tuesday.
Quannette Castle, Stephon’s mother, shared a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter) showing a touching family moment. The Spurs honored Stephon with his 2024 NCAA championship ring from the UConn Huskies, while the 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 more proud to give him the rings today! I thought i just wanted a practice.. smile says it all,” Quannette tweeted.
Stephon Castle, born in Covington, Georgia, is the son of Stacey and Quannette Castle, with basketball in his blood – his father played with Tim Duncan at Wake Forest. The San Antonio Spurs selected him with the fourth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Before turning pro, Castle starred for UConn, helping lead them to back-to-back NCAA championships while averaging 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Now 20 years old, he’s already making an impact on the Spurs, averaging 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The Rookie of the Year the buzz around him only grows.
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Stephon Castle is climbing to the top of the latest NBA Rookie ladder

The 2024 NBA Draft Class didn’t exactly light up the preseason hype meter, with many labeling it one of the weakest in recent memory. But amid the doubts, a few rookies have emerged as undeniable assets to their teams.
One of the standout players is Stephon Castle, who has quickly become a key contributor for the San Antonio Spurs. Whether starting or coming off the bench, Castle proves to be a dynamic force that provides both scoring and defense when his team needs it most.
According to the latest NBA Rookie Ladder, Castle is holding strong at the top, maintaining his spot 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 Zach Edey, also of the Grizzlies.
With the second-best odds to win Rookie of the Year, as reported by Fox Sports, Castle’s chances are on the rise, though his playing time, especially with Devin Vassell’s return to health, could be a deciding factor in his bid for the coveted award.