John Stockton was the ultimate leader on the floor, earning 10 All-Star nods and becoming the NBA's all-time leader in assists and steals in his 19-year career.
"He never complained." That comment says so much about Stockton. He was getting clothes-lined with elbows on picks and he never complained. Today's NBA is crying to the refs every time they get touched.
@@Amick44 Just tough, tough guy, and what a great classic story, that goes to testament to Stockton's resilience. That gets and fazes the opponent trying to break you. Also came up with the van, took out the family, went in there and busted CWebb's team ass in another occasion lol! Silent worker.
Stockton was always in great shape and was never out hurt. Took care of himself. Magic is only considered better because he was much more flashy and he played on much stronger teams than Stockton so he won championships. Stockton is the best PG ever.
@@noelharris1177 yea but what you wanted all a pg to do. Stockton did in spades. Magic was a scorer. Stockton was defense. Assist. Steals hits free throws
@@jasongCLJThat's actually a really good point. When players thrived coming to Utah, it was easy to forget they were either past their prime or never did much before playing with Stockton. And with Draft picks like Bryon Russell, we saw him develop quickly and had a long run with Utah.
Magic won a championship his rookie season and was finals mvp while nearly averaging a triple double for that series 21.5, 11.2, 8.7….I want magic as my point guard!
That Stockton 3 against Houston was even more epic than Leonard or Lillard clutch shots. It doesnt get the credit as it should. Stockton did in 10 years what Nash did in his 2 mvps seasons but never really got a vote for MVP.
- lol. Stockton is in my top 5 favorite NBA players. However, Stockton never had a peak like IT, Magic, Curry, CP3 etc. But his sustained CONSISTENCY makes him truly great. Plus C Webb telling his rookies to watch the greatest player to pull up and then John Stockton rolls up in a minivan with his kids? Definitely a GOAT.
@@jlui21 He deserved a ring or two with Malone. Had the 1997/1998 played in 1999/2000 they would have won. They got too old and injured after 1998 season
The only guard I’ve seen as mentally and physically tough was Allen Iverson. Either one could have been elite D1 college Defense Backs and woulda put their helmets thru your chest.
A lot of greats have a mentor or two that helped them grow and get better. I wonder who that was for Stockton? He wasn't the starting PG at Utah until his 4th year. Makes me think maybe Rickey Green (who was an all star and the NBA leader in steals in 1984) helped Stockton develop, handle the rock, learn how to steal etc.
Interesting thought. The career averages per season would be even higher for Stockton if he didn't have bench minutes his first few years and then playing until 40 years of age against great athletes at the PG position. The NBA Finals years saw Stockton in his mid thirties when the Jazz finally assembled more pieces around Stockton and Malone. Go back and look at Stockton's prime season averages in 1987, 1988 & 1989. It's too bad the Jazz didn't have the right role players. Stockton averaged right around 17 Points and 14 Assists during those 3 years.
Thomas had to open up that old wound @4:40 lol. Sorry Thomas, no one was late on the switch. Only reason Stock was so wide open was that Malone *grabbed Drexler and wouldn't let go* and it wasn't called. Malone admitted to this years later in an interview. Said that in the huddle he said he was going to grab hold and not let go because the refs weren't going to call it.
Interesting 🤨… most assists and most steals in NBA history but never mentioned for anything.. so why the hell would Lebron passing Kareem make him the goat ?
You entitled to your opinion no matter how wrong you are. Stockton 1 Iverson 2 Charlie Ward and Sam Cassell was better than Isiah Thomas he wasn't even on the dream team but Stockton was.
He was great no question. He isn't better than Isiah Thomas. Thomas had a shorter career but those 2 rings were heavy rings. He went through Bird's Celtics, Magic and Kareem's Lakers, Jordan's Bulls.
The Pistons won 2 Championships and really could have had 2 more. The "steal by Bird" won Game 5 when the series was tied 2-2. If the Pistons went Home to Detroit up 3-2 then the Pistons likely head to the Finals for their first time. They made the Finals the next year and lost to the Lakers when Isaiah had a badly sprained ankle. He was heroic in Game 6 but he was too hammered in game 7. But even still, Kareem was rewarded a phantom foul called on Laimbeer in the closing seconds. Of course the Pistons won back to back Titles after that.
Loved Stockton, but I think people forget about Oscar Robertson and Jerry West as PGs. I'd put John as the 4th greatest true PG of player's retired , (after Magic and those previous 2 I mentioned).
"He never complained." That comment says so much about Stockton. He was getting clothes-lined with elbows on picks and he never complained. Today's NBA is crying to the refs every time they get touched.
He actually praised guys for setting hard picks on him!
Ask Chris Webber.
@@Amick44 Just tough, tough guy, and what a great classic story, that goes to testament to Stockton's resilience. That gets and fazes the opponent trying to break you.
Also came up with the van, took out the family, went in there and busted CWebb's team ass in another occasion lol!
Silent worker.
and they floppin'
From a different cloth
It's funny how you think brutal contacts is beneficial to basketball
Stockton is my goat. Criminally underrated
Greatest Pure Point Guard of ALL-TIME
Better than Bob Cousy?🤔
@@santoscalaverayes
🏀 John Stockton made everyone who he played with better and more effective, and that's not even debatable.
I hate Stockton. That's a compliment from a Suns fan. He was too good to not to hate him.
How come no one talks about his shooting? 52% FG, 38% 3pt, 83% FT.............
The Minivan Assassin.
This comment is too good. 😂
Chris Webber approved
Stockton was always in great shape and was never out hurt. Took care of himself. Magic is only considered better because he was much more flashy and he played on much stronger teams than Stockton so he won championships. Stockton is the best PG ever.
I don't consider magic Johnson a real point guard he's a shooting guard or small forward.
@@michaelrollins806 Magic was a point forward......actually ahead of his time, now we have Lebron and Jokic.
John Stockton simply the GOAT of point guards in the NBA history, period !
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the GOAT of all point guards !
Their was this guy,name a Magic.Maybe you've heard of him
@@noelharris1177 yea but what you wanted all a pg to do. Stockton did in spades. Magic was a scorer. Stockton was defense. Assist. Steals hits free throws
@@noelharris1177 Stockton was a better PG. Magic played on far stronger teams and was flashy.
@@bradgauldin8643 As if he could've guarded Magic,n Magic ran the break better than anyone,n u know it
@@xpat73 He made his teams better.Ill take Magic all daaay
That's a great compliment at the end from Kenny Smith. Stockton truly is the best point guard.
he got better as the game was in the forth never got tired every game was like the NBA Finals
🏀 John Stockton made everyone who he played with better and more effective, and that's not even debatable.
right .. he brought back some dead careers like Foster .. Carr .. Spencer .. Morris .. and low draft picks like Adam Keefe and Russel etx
@@jasongCLJThat's actually a really good point. When players thrived coming to Utah, it was easy to forget they were either past their prime or never did much before playing with Stockton. And with Draft picks like Bryon Russell, we saw him develop quickly and had a long run with Utah.
Point Guard version of Tim Duncan.
With athletic and statistical feats taken out straight from Lebron and Wilt.
What a pure PG player.
Timmy talks more than John.
Greatest point guard ever ! A real point guard who passes first, shoots second. Rare in todays fake NBA!
Yeah, today's nba is a fuckin joke.
I absolutely agree. This shit today is unwatchable
@Will Muny very well said
And his record says it all. Dang! 😎
The Best shooter/passer that utah jazz ever had period.
Close. But Jeff Hornecek was a better shooter.
@@scorpio7927 maybe,but he didn't get that many 3 pointers like stockton had.
I'd say either him or Pete Maravich
Or Jeff Hornacek
Hornacek was good too
Dude trying to out-think got beat every night plus Stockton was super quick, fast as he'll with the ball and the tougher pg in the league.
Nice tribute video of the GOAT pure point god. Thanx
The kids think he's overrated lol they think they know better than the NBA players who played against him
No mention of him being the all-time leader in assists and steals during the intro...
Kenny Smith talking about having to concentrate when playing against him, indirectly helped him become a champion.
John Stockton is the man.
Damn even Jordan doesn't have that many stories
He is a beast. No doubt about that.
One of my all-time time favorites
Great man, on and off the court.
Best point guard ever. Magic is only put ahead because he played for better teams in the Lakers which earned him rings.
Magic won a championship his rookie season and was finals mvp while nearly averaging a triple double for that series 21.5, 11.2, 8.7….I want magic as my point guard!
I have never seen him play but I have seen GP5 play and I trust him when he said Stockton is really good
He was an amazing player not flashy didn't stand out or draw attention to himself just a blue collar type of point guard.
One of the best. And always had class
That Stockton 3 against Houston was even more epic than Leonard or Lillard clutch shots. It doesnt get the credit as it should. Stockton did in 10 years what Nash did in his 2 mvps seasons but never really got a vote for MVP.
The greatest point guard to play the game, behind Magic Johnson. I don't care what others say.
Nah. Oscar Robertson is #2 or possible #1
True..but iI like pistol Pete over em all. Opinion though
- lol. Stockton is in my top 5 favorite NBA players. However, Stockton never had a peak like IT, Magic, Curry, CP3 etc. But his sustained CONSISTENCY makes him truly great.
Plus C Webb telling his rookies to watch the greatest player to pull up and then John Stockton rolls up in a minivan with his kids? Definitely a GOAT.
@@jlui21 He deserved a ring or two with Malone. Had the 1997/1998 played in 1999/2000 they would have won. They got too old and injured after 1998 season
In front of Magic Johnson.
loved him from the EA DOS game from the 88-89 season!
I remember that well.
So many great players never got a championship ring due to Michael Jordan. John is one of them
Qué grande fue Stockton, simplemente el mejor PG para mí!
Stockton #1 Isaiah #2 Magic #3
The only guard I’ve seen as mentally and physically tough was Allen Iverson. Either one could have been elite D1 college Defense Backs and woulda put their helmets thru your chest.
A lot of greats have a mentor or two that helped them grow and get better.
I wonder who that was for Stockton? He wasn't the starting PG at Utah until his 4th year. Makes me think maybe Rickey Green (who was an all star and the NBA leader in steals in 1984) helped Stockton develop, handle the rock, learn how to steal etc.
early on i think it was his older brother who used to beat him at everything.
@@jasongCLJthat's a good story.
Interesting thought. The career averages per season would be even higher for Stockton if he didn't have bench minutes his first few years and then playing until 40 years of age against great athletes at the PG position. The NBA Finals years saw Stockton in his mid thirties when the Jazz finally assembled more pieces around Stockton and Malone.
Go back and look at Stockton's prime season averages in 1987, 1988 & 1989. It's too bad the Jazz didn't have the right role players. Stockton averaged right around 17 Points and 14 Assists during those 3 years.
Greatest wingman in the history of the game, isn’t the assists and steals leader for nothing
You guys said it well; perhaps Wilt said it best.
Did the NBA channel delete this video?
Never was uploaded to it
It should be loaded. It's criminal this video is hidden in the back pages.
Thomas had to open up that old wound @4:40 lol. Sorry Thomas, no one was late on the switch.
Only reason Stock was so wide open was that Malone *grabbed Drexler and wouldn't let go* and it wasn't called.
Malone admitted to this years later in an interview. Said that in the huddle he said he was going to grab hold and not let go because the refs weren't going to call it.
Interesting 🤨… most assists and most steals in NBA history but never mentioned for anything.. so why the hell would Lebron passing Kareem make him the goat ?
I'd put Magic and isaiah before him but he is Up there
You entitled to your opinion no matter how wrong you are. Stockton 1 Iverson 2 Charlie Ward and Sam Cassell was better than Isiah Thomas he wasn't even on the dream team but Stockton was.
He was great no question. He isn't better than Isiah Thomas. Thomas had a shorter career but those 2 rings were heavy rings. He went through Bird's Celtics, Magic and Kareem's Lakers, Jordan's Bulls.
Jordan is your goat right?
@@colinrivas3750 Yes
The Pistons won 2 Championships and really could have had 2 more. The "steal by Bird" won Game 5 when the series was tied 2-2. If the Pistons went Home to Detroit up 3-2 then the Pistons likely head to the Finals for their first time. They made the Finals the next year and lost to the Lakers when Isaiah had a badly sprained ankle. He was heroic in Game 6 but he was too hammered in game 7. But even still, Kareem was rewarded a phantom foul called on Laimbeer in the closing seconds. Of course the Pistons won back to back Titles after that.
Loved Stockton, but I think people forget about Oscar Robertson and Jerry West as PGs. I'd put John as the 4th greatest true PG of player's retired , (after Magic and those previous 2 I mentioned).
Too bad he's a Trump supporter
Of course he supports Trump, he's an intelligent person who can think for himself.
You have to go back
That's the best kind of person.
White boy still cold tho