John Stockton

Date of Birth: March 26, 1962

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: *Date of Death*

Biography

John Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest point guards in the history of the NBA. Born on March 26, 1962, in Spokane, Washington, Stockton spent his entire 19-season career (1984–2003) with the Utah Jazz, forming a legendary partnership with Karl Malone. Stockton is renowned for his exceptional passing, court vision, and tenacity on defense. He holds the NBA records for most career assists and steals, with 15,806 assists and 3,265 steals respectively. Stockton was a ten-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice—once individually in 2009 and again as a member of the “Dream Team” in 2010. After retiring from professional basketball, Stockton has remained active in the sport, contributing as a coach and mentor.

5 Interesting Facts about John Stockton

1. John Stockton played every game for 17 of his 19 NBA seasons.

2. Stockton’s #12 jersey was retired by the Utah Jazz in 2004.

3. He played college basketball at Gonzaga University, where he was the school’s all-time leader in steals and assists.

4. Stockton was a member of the iconic 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball “Dream Team.”

5. He was known for his durability, playing 1,504 games out of a possible 1,526 games in his career.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Stockton

1. “I think it’s important to be a good teammate and a good person.”

2. “It’s what you get from games you lose that is extremely important.”

3. “I think the only reason you continue to play is to win.”

4. “Winning is the most important. Everything else is just a bonus.”

5. “I just want to be remembered as a guy who gave his all.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

John Stockton’s highest net worth has been reported to be around $45 million.

Children

John Stockton and his wife, Nada Stepovich, have six children: Michael, David, Laura, Samuel, Lindsay, and Houston. His son David Stockton has also pursued a career in professional basketball.