John Stockton is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played for the Utah Jazz. He also served as an assistant coach for Montana State University.
Stockton is a 10-time NBA All-Star. Throughout his NBA career, he was also named the NBA Assists Leader nine times.
Player Profile and Personal Life
John Houston Stockton was born on March 26, 1962, in Spokane, Washington in the United States of America. He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 77 kg.
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 77 kg |
| Born | 26 Mar 1962 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Stock |
| Team History | |
Utah
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1984 - 2003 |
His parents are Jack and Clementine and his grandfather was Huston Stockton, who played in the National Football League.
High School and College Career
Stockton attended Gonzaga Preparatory School where he played basketball for the school team. Later, he accepted an offer from Dan Fitzgerald of Gonzaga University. His grandfather Houston also attended Gonzaga.
As a senior in Gonzaga, he was named the WCAC Player of the Year. He was also named to the First-team All-WCAC in 1983 and 1984.
Professional Career
He declared for the NBA in 1984 and was selected by the Utah Jazz during the 1984 NBA Draft. He was the 16th overall pick of the draft.
From 1988 to 1996, he became the NBA Assists Leader. Also in 1988, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team for the first time in his career. He was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career in 1989. He was named an All-Star 10 times in his career. In 1993, he was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP.
He announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2003.
The Jazz held a retirement ceremony for him and they retired his Jersey Number in his honor. Stockton was later named to the 50th and 75th NBA Anniversary Teams.
After his career with the NBA, he served as the assistant coach for Montana State University’s women’s basketball program for the 2015-2016 season.
Career Highlights
- 1989–1997, 2000 - NBA All-Star
- 1993 - NBA All-Star Game MVP
- 1994, 1995 - All-NBA First Team
- 1988–1990, 1992, 1993, 1996 - All-NBA Second Team
- 1991, 1997, 1999 - All-NBA Third Team
- 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 1988–1996 - NBA assists leader
1989, 1992 - NBA steals leader
- NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
No. 12 retired by the Utah Jazz
- 1984 - WCAC Player of the Year
1983, 1984 - First-team All-WCAC
- No. 12 retired by Gonzaga Bulldogs
Career NBA statistics
- Points - 19,711 (13.1 ppg)
- Assists - 15,806 (10.5 apg)
Steals - 3,265 (2.2 spg)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as a player, 2009
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, 2017
Medal Record, Men’s basketball, representing the United States
- Gold - 1992 Olympic Games Barcelona
- Gold - 1996 Olympic Games Atlanta
- Gold - 1992 FIBA Americas Championship Portland
Team History:
As a Coach:
- 2015–2016 - Montana State (assistant)
People Ask
What teams did John Stockton play for?
He only played for the Utah Jazz for the duration of his professional playing career.
Where did John Stockton coach?
He was an assistant coach for Montana State University from 2015 to 2016.
Is John Stockton an Olympic Gold Medalist?
Yes. He won the gold medal twice, first at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and again at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He played men’s basketball and represented the United States of America both times.
