Players such as Washington’s Bub Carrington and the rest of the rookie field are eyeing Stephon Castle’s No. 1 spot.
San Antonio’s Stephon Castle hangs onto the top spot on the Kia Rookie Ladder and remains a betting favorite in Las Vegas for the NBA’s Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as the league’s top first-year player.
But nothing is guaranteed. Reflective of how close the Class of 2024 was coming in, there has been no runaway and every rung-holder has identifiable strengths and weaknesses.
In Castle’s case, the flurry of changes in San Antonio has brought challenges. With De’Aaron Fox dropped into the backcourt via the trade with the Sacramento Kings, on top of pivotal young star…