Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire
Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 30 April, 2025
Many NBA executives were not high on the 2024 NBA Draft class, but that doesn't mean the players selected can't carve out a nice role for themselves in the NBA. While Jared McCain initially appeared poised to outperform all rookies, he suffered a knee injury that kept him out for the season. That injury has resulted in multiple players becoming the favorite for the award, but ultimately, it was Spurs guard Stephon Castle who was named the winner.
Here, we'll break down the odds across all of the top sportsbooks to ensure bettors are getting the best price available.
* Stephon Castle has won the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year Award. Once the 2025 NBA Draft takes place and 2025-26 ROY odds are released, we will break down those odds.
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Stephon Castle | ||||
Zaccarrie Risacher | ||||
Alexandre Sarr | ||||
Zach Edey |
*Odds as of April 30, 2025
Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs): Castle was all over the odds board for this award, but ultimately he ended up on top when it was all said and done. While his odds dropped for a bit early in the season, a strong stretch of play in January and February had him right back in the mix. Castle averaged 14.7 points per game on the season to go along with 4.1 assists. Castle's role with the acquisition of De'Aaron Fox did change, and it changed again with the Victor Wembanyama injury, as he took on a significant role in the team's offense, averaging 19.5 points in March and 18.9 points in April.
Season | Player | Team | Opening odds |
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2025 | Stephon Castle | San Antonio Spurs | +700 |
2024 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | -145 |
2023 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | +200 |
2022 | Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors | +1100 |
2021 | LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets | +400 |
2020 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | +250 |
2019 | Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | +250 |
2018 | Ben Simmons | Philadelphia 76ers | +225 |
2017 | Malcolm Brogdon | Milwaukee Bucks | N/A |
2016 | Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | +450 |
2015 | Andrew Wiggins | Minnesota Timberwolves | +400 |