John Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA'>NBA). He is widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time and holds the NBA'>NBA records for most career assists and steals.
John Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA'>NBA). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time and is considered one of the best passers in NBA'>NBA history.
Stockton was born in Spokane, Washington in 1962 and attended Gonzaga University, where he was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs. He was selected by the Jazz in the first round of the 1984 NBA'>NBA Draft and went on to become one of the most decorated players in the history of the franchise. He was a ten-time NBA'>NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA'>NBA First Team selection, and a nine-time NBA'>NBA All-Defensive Team selection. He was also named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA'>NBA History in 1996.
Stockton was known for his ability to make plays and set up his teammates for easy baskets. He holds the NBA'>NBA records for most career assists and steals, and is the only player in NBA'>NBA history to record more than 15,000 points and 15,000 assists. He was also a great shooter, finishing his career with a .515 field goal percentage.
Stockton was a leader on the court and a great teammate off the court. He was known for his unselfishness and willingness to put the team first. He was also a great mentor to younger players, helping them to develop their skills and become better players.
Stockton retired in 2003 after 19 seasons with the Jazz. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009 and his number 12 jersey was retired by the Jazz in 2004. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA'>NBA history and a true ambassador of the game.