The San Antonio Spurs grabbed three spots in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars game, making team history. Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper earned nods for the main event, while David Jones Garcia made it from the G League.
Spurs’ Big Achievement
Spurs now stand alone as the only NBA team with multiple picks in the last three Rising Stars games. This marks the fifth time in franchise history for multiple selections in one season. Castle returns after winning MVP last year; Harper shines as a top rookie draft pick at No. 2 overall.
Stephon Castle Stats
Castle plays his second straight Rising Stars after last year’s MVP win and All-Star push. In 36 starts this season, he averages 16.9 points, 7.1 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 31 minutes. He hit Spurs records as the fastest to 1,500 points and 500 assists in 105 games.
Dylan Harper Highlights
Harper, the No. 2 pick from last summer, averages 10.2 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 35 games off the bench. He ranks top-10 among rookies in scoring (10th), assists (5th), and steals (6th). Harper set marks as the youngest guard with a 20-5-5-0 turnover game versus Brooklyn.
David Jones Garcia Role
Jones Garcia, on a two-way deal with Austin Spurs, leads G League scoring at 26.8 points per game in recent outings. He has played 11 NBA games and notched a 45-point career high. One of just seven G League players picked for the event.
Event Details
Teams draft from the rookie and sophomore pool today, January 27. The tournament tips off February 13 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Castle eyes a path like Wembanyama’s from Rising Stars to All-Star.
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