NBA rookie list update: Castle remains at the top and Weir rises to fourth

On February 27,the NBA released the latest rookie list for the2024-25 season. StephenCastle of the San Antonio Spurs continued to lead the list with his stable performance, while Claire Ware of the Miami Heatrose to fourth place. Jaylen Wells and Zach Eddy of the Memphis Grizzliesranked secondand third respectively, and Yves Missy of the New Orleans Pelicansranked fifth .

Stephen Castle continues to top the rookie list with an average of 12.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. As the fourth overall pick of the Spurs last year, he not only plays stably on the offensive end, but also shows excellent organizational skills and defensive awareness, and has become an important part of the Spurs.

Jalen Wells of the Grizzlies rose to the second place this time. As the 39th pick, his performance far exceeded expectations. With his excellent scoring ability and comprehensive court awareness, Wells gradually grew into an important scorer and organizer for the Grizzlies. At the same time, although another Grizzlies rookie Zach Eddy dropped to third place in the ranking, his dominance in the interior and defensive performance are still outstanding. The performance of the Grizzlies' two stars has made the team reap a lot of benefits in the training of rookies.

Claire Ware is one of the biggest highlights of this list, rising from fifth to fourth. As the 15th pick of the Heat, Ware has injected new vitality into the team with his outstanding athletic ability and accurate outside shooting. In addition, his performance on the defensive end is also very impressive, helping the Heat maintain competitiveness on both offense and defense.

In this list, Castle still leads, while Ware's strong rise is eye-catching. The performance of the Grizzlies' two stars also shows the team's successful strategy in training rookies. As the season progresses, rookies from various teams are gradually adapting to the rhythm of NBA games and continue to show their potential. In future games, the ranking of the list may continue to change. Who can continue to perform well deserves the fans' continued attention.