San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will have the chance to showcase his athletic ability during NBA All-Star Weekend.

While not made official yet, the San Antonio Spurs are all but guaranteed to have one All-Star this season for the first time since Dejounte Murray in 2022. Victor Wembanyama is having an excellent season, and the fan vote boosted his All-Star case.

Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle have committed to two of the four spots in the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN on Monday.

One interesting competitor will be getting a chance to pull a Kobe Bryant and win the Dunk Contest as a rookie. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle has committed to participate in this year’s Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco,

The San Antonio Spurs (19-22) are seeking a turnaround season following a half-decade of losing and rebuilding. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is desperate for a revival itself. There might be a common denominator who could help each institution accomplish their respective goals.