New Delhi, May 25: The All-NBA teams for the 2025-26 season were announced recently, sparking discussions among fans about the voting discrepancies for players. While many focus on those who made the teams, fewer notice the players who received votes but were not selected. This year, some surprising names appeared on the ballot.
Among them was Spurs guard Stephon Castle. Although he did not make an All-NBA team, he still garnered votes from at least one voter. Castle had a commendable season and is currently contributing to his team’s deep playoff run. However, the voting results raised eyebrows.
Castle received two votes for the All-NBA third team and one for the All-NBA second team. This suggests that one voter considered him a top-10 player in the NBA this season, while two others viewed him as a top-15 player.
Even the most ardent supporters of Castle might struggle to argue that his performance warranted a spot on an All-NBA team. Being on the second team would imply he played at the level of stars like Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, and Donovan Mitchell.
During the 2025-26 NBA season, Castle averaged 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. Notably, he was not named an All-Star this season and ranked 17th in voting among players in the Western Conference.
While Castle’s exceptional playoff performance could be a factor, it should not influence voting for regular-season awards. Ultimately, the voting outcome is intriguing, especially since one voter believed he deserved a spot on the second team, placing him among elite players.
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