NBA Rank 2025: Top player rankings from 100 to 51
99. Stephon Castle, G, San Antonio Spurs
2024 NBA Rank: Unranked
The No. 4 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, Castle unwittingly applied a little pressure on incoming No. 2 pick
Dylan Harper: He became San Antonio's second consecutive player to win NBA Rookie of the Year and the fourth Spur to capture the honor, joining Victor Wembanyama, Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Castle started 47 games as a rookie and led his draft class in total points (1,190), made field goals (423) and steals (74). The runner-up in last season's Slam Dunk Contest, Castle is San Antonio's stickiest perimeter defender.
-- Michael C. Wright
Signature stat: On his way to winning Rookie of the Year, Castle had 26 20-point games last season, most among rookies and the fifth-most by a rookie in Spurs history.
Fantasy projection: 15.8 PTS, 3.9 REB, 4.4 AST
94. Devin Vassell, G, San Antonio Spurs
2024 NBA Rank: Unranked
Recovery from offseason foot surgery and multiple lineup changes contributed to Vassell's failure to produce the type of season both he and the team expected in 2024-25. Despite taking somewhat of a step back offensively, Vassell flashed on occasion, dropping a season-high 37 points during a March victory over Brooklyn in addition to putting together four games with four steals. But inconsistency has been a defining characteristic for Vassell, who has the potential to be a solid two-way player and third or fourth option for a playoff team.
-- Wright
Signature stat: Vassell is the third Spurs player with 150-plus 3PM in consecutive seasons (joins
Patty Mills and Chuck Person).
Fantasy projection: 17.0 PTS, 4.0 REB, 3.1 AST