Castle is ahead of his draft class on the NBA’s latest Rookie Ladder.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs announced a new partnership with Pluckers Wing Bar (Pluckers), the Austin-founded sports bar and chicken wing restaurant.
In addition, the Spurs announced the addition of a Pluckers concession stand at Section 222 on the Balcony Level in Frost Bank Center, which is expected to open in January 2025 for all home games and arena events.
“We have been eager to partner with the Spurs since we opened our first San Antonio area location in 2018,” said David Paul, Pluckers owner, in a release. “We’re very excited to bring Pluckers food to the Frost Bank Center and give Spurs fans a chance to receive our famous five free wing coupon.”
And Spurs fans can celebrate the arrival of Pluckers by taking part in a great promotion.
A new “5 Assists, 5 Free Wings” promotion will officially tip off on Thursday, Dec. 19, as the Spurs host the Atlanta Hawks. If the Spurs team collectively records five or more assists within the 2nd quarter, all fans in attendance will receive a digital voucher for five free wings from Pluckers. The promotion applies to all Spurs home games during the regular season, and the free wings voucher can be redeemed at any San Antonio area location, excluding the arena concession stand.
“We take pride in partnering with a locally grown brand like Pluckers that has shown remarkable reach throughout our state,” said Frank Miceli, Chief Commercial Officer at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, in a release. “We appreciate this opportunity to support a business that is beloved by our Austin and San Antonio community and look forward to seeing the fans engage with this exciting new promotion and culinary offering.”
ROOKIE CASTLE TAKES THE NO. 1 SPOT IN THE NBA ROOKIE LADDER
Spurs rookie Stephon Castle has taken the No. 1 spot in the NBA Rookie Ladder.
“Castle appeared in just one game, scored two points on 1-of-8 shooting in a loss to Minnesota … and rose to the top of the Ladder for the first time this season,” NBA.com posted. “McCain’s knee surgery opened up that spot, and it might pave the way for the Spurs guard to claim the ROY award. His defense, on-court/off-court impact and San Antonio’s improved results make him a Vegas favorite.”
From oddsmakers to Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, many consider Castle the favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
According to Polymarket, Castle’s chances of winning the award are 37.6%. He leads the rookie pack by a good margin with Lakers’ Dalton Knecht at 19%, Hawks’ Zaccharie Rischer at 10%, and 76ers’ Jarred McCain at 3%.
Oddsmaker OddsShark has Castle’s odds set at +125, which is good for the No. 1 spot in the award race.
OddsShark has the New Orleans Pelicans’ Yves Missi (+225) and the Lakers’ Dalton Knecht (+350) trailing Castle.
Castle has been a big surprise at the start of the season.
He’s averaging 11.7 points per game, including 2.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 38% field goal shooting. In his last three games, he posted 12.0 points per game, including 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 39% field goal shooting.