The NBA today announced that San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle and sophomore Victor Wembanyama have been selected to compete among the 2025 Rising Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.

Victor Wembanyama has been rewarded for his stellar performances with the San Antonio Spurs, earning a spot as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. Just days before the event, the French center sent a strong message to the rest of the league.

Victor Wembanyama is the next big thing in the NBA, and he and the San Antonio Spurs are not too far out from challenging for a championship soon. The Spurs recently brought in De’Aaron Fox via trade,

For the game, the Spurs could be without their best player, as Victor Wembanyama is on the injury report. The 2024 Rookie of The Year missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).