John Stockton BBall Gods Mixtape

[@antoyal]

Watching a point guard take 1 or 2 steps after every gather instead of 3 or 4 is so refreshing and satisfying.

[@tonyjones4606]

Really good interview here with John Stockton who rarely does them. The interview starts at the 6:01 mark. John discusses his short shorts (6:16), the 97-98 season (7:33), dream team (10:56), his durability (9:40), Chris webber remarks on toughness (12:08), karl malone (14:40), missed shot vs. Bulls (16:48), Tim Donaghy scandal (21:50), a retirement that caught some off guard (28:38). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-one-of-a-kind-nba-legend-john-stockton/id1561863076?i=1000532187183

[@timhoward5]

Right, lol.

[@footballbabybaby]

No showboating no swagger just perfect play . I love you john Stockton

[@epocketlsaml]

This man is one of best defenders in history, number doesn't lie. Steal king.

[@hateorlovebothstartswithin9145]

Rondo is the last breed of True PG

[@kas1755]

He mostly would watch the passing lanes for steals. He roamed around on D a lot.

[@DeezNuts-Ha]

@@hateorlovebothstartswithin9145 Chris paul *

[@zachwachs7913]

Took them charges too !

[@koby8251]

John was a menace on defense, always around the ball waiting for a sloppy dribble or errant pass. I think he would be even more of a menace in todays game....some kid right outa HS trying to show of his handles and the next thing you know Stock would be getting a layup bucket at the other end....people dont understand...you make once mistake....hang that dribble out a bit to far and he would snatch that so fast.

[@gabrieleferre20]

Damn what a legend... Greatest pure PG who ever played the game

[@patricknaera]

One of my most prized possessions was a banner of John Stockton Breaking the record sent from my good friend in Utah to me as a gift. A true point guard and genuinely a great person. Thanks for the memories and legacy left John. 💪🙂👊

[@tonyjones4606]

Really good interview here with John Stockton who rarely does them. The interview starts at the 6:01 mark. John discusses his short shorts (6:16), the 97-98 season (7:33), dream team (10:56), his durability (9:40), Chris webber remarks on toughness (12:08), karl malone (14:40), missed shot vs. Bulls (16:48), Tim Donaghy scandal (21:50), a retirement that caught some off guard (28:38). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-one-of-a-kind-nba-legend-john-stockton/id1561863076?i=1000532187183

[@tayandfriends4095]

the most underrated player ever leads in assist and steals still

[@bgrady24]

its crazy a guy who played so far under the rim in an era of high flyers could be so effective and dominant.

[@Charon58]

He was more athletic than he was given credit for. His first two steps were quick enough to leave any point in the league. He could dunk the ball for sure but didn’t in games because it was more effort and risk. He was was also legendarily strong for his size and was always in extreme condition. No one at that size can do as well as he did without some athleticism.

[@DelbertThronsen]

​@@Charon58thank you. Only a few understand. Chris Webber struggled to move him in the post. He had grown man I chop my own wood do my own plumbing strength.

[@gdog3finally]

Jerry Sloan joked about the concern Jazz management had about John Stockton being able to hold up physically at his stature back in 1984 coming out of Gonzaga. Who would have ever thought Stockton would be an iron man, playing in all 82 games in 17 of his 19 seasons. He played with a broken leg in Barcelona on the 'Dream Team'. Stockton's assists numbers will likely never be touched. In addition, basketball fans should never forget Stockton is also the all-time steals leader as well. His career averages per season take a little dip because he didn't become a full time starter until he was 25 years old in 1987. Stockton played all four years at Gonzaga and Sloan made young players pay their dues (old school). He came into the league in the legendary draft of 1984. John's stats are all the more amazing all things considered. When the Jazz management finally got the roster support to get the Jazz to the Finals in the late 90's, Stockton was past his prime in his mid thirties. He was still damn good and smart but many forget or didn't see Stockton play in his prime. His stats in the late 80's to early 90's were unbelievable. And he did it with Malone and some rag tag role players before Hornacek came along. If the Jazz had a supporting cast in Stockton's prime, basketball history would be different. The Jazz did make the Western Conference Finals five times and NBA Finals twice. However, they peaked too late. The Rockets won back to back NBA Titles when Jordan retired the first time. Then they added Barkley to get better. Yet the Jazz beat the Rockets and got the Finals, only Jordan was back in the league again. The Jazz swept the Lakers with Shaq and a young Kobe but ran into Jordan again as well. Although Stockton was an assist and steals guy, he actually was more aggressive offensively when the game was on the line. Despite Malone being the historic scorer he was, he was not as clutch as Stockton. All the big shots in Jazz history were made by Stockton. What's crazy about Stockton's numbers is that they came with less possessions compared to other eras. The NBA game was at its' most physical in Stockton's time as well. The ironman held up setting picks on big dudes in Sloan's system and had defenders with hands on him at all times (on and off the ball). Can you imagine Curry playing in this era and not having the freedom to run around unmolested? These highlights are nice but I think the ones here below are more rare and better. The older stuff wasn't seen much by people in those days. The footage is grainy is some spots but it spans Stockton's full career and not just the 90's. This highlight reel below goes back to 1984 and all the way through Stock's 19 seasons. One more thing to consider; playing until past 40 years of age at the point guard position where some of the best athletes in the world play is ridiculously impressive. Stockton was a much better athlete than people give him credit for. His speed and reflexes in the 80's was epic. Watch this less seen clip. The song 'Simple Man' is perfect! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jojHXpaMr5hobdk

[@四川老罗]

If I would ever assemble a team, my team starts with John as the captain on court.

[@dancrews7769]

Same here

[@BobSaint]

Me three. Actually, PG is the only position I have no doubts with.

[@cattledog901]

Easily. Stockton is the perfect foundation for a team.

[@axemurderer010]

100%

[@fhoeschasepape]

Your a crackhead Stockton is my guy . But my captain is Lebron

[@Brdr685]

My man stock. One of the baddest men on the planet. I use to watch the jazz just to see him play, and then the jazz became my best team back in the late 90's. So gutted they never won a championship. But they toppled some mighty teams in the playoffs. And made the bulls work there asses off to get those wins. I hope people actually realise how tough the jazz were. If it wasn't for jordan, they would have won on or to chips

[@Trackerstatus]

Stockton could've retired at 34 and still be All time leader with over 12k assists. That's insanity.

[@4magnels494]

He was amazing! I still love watching the videos of him playing! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertfarrington1042]

John Stockton aka The Pasty Gangster! The greatest pure point guard to ever play the game. The assist and steals records prove that; less obvious is how stoic and tough this dude was. That is unheard of now. Magic is the pg that ushered in a new type of player and was transcendent in doing so, but Stock is the best at what the position was and theoretically should be.

[@LovingTinha]

The true greatest number 1 point guard of all time John Stockton

[@ThiagodMoraes]

I would take magic only by a inch, but as a pure P.guard Stockton was the best, no question about it!!He could start at any starting 5..Smartest PG i ever seen!!

[@victoroso]

Thiago Moraes I think key element here is defense. Magic wasn’t good at defense and a complete baller is the one that does offense and defense by the note and no other point guard like Stockton. Magic was a legend but if I’m building an all time NBA team I’ll surely had the best defender and the unreachable passer cause if he did all that joined by Malone, imagine if he was around more legends like Magic did back in those days.

[@jackson5781]

There are two guys at the top of my list as far as smarts in basketball, John stockton and Dennis Rodman. Both were so smart it's rediculous. I go John, Jordan, Bird, Rodman, Wilt. Ultimate lineup.

[@LovingTinha]

@@jackson5781 that is a nice lineup. I'd be inclined to grab Pippen over someone though. I can't think of a better two way player than Pip.

[@jackson5781]

@@LovingTinha name me a player that lead the league in Assists points and has many records. Will Chamberlain. By the way. I'd choose Bird over Pippen cause Pippen wasn't known for last second shots

[@ariondiggs100]

The thing about the "King of Dime Droppin'" is, in my opinion, his assist record should be the only record that stays unbroken in the NBA forever...forever ever...forever ever.

[@pauloaustria7798]

Arion Diggs it could have been broken if the NBA stayed with the early 2000 rules. Remember Rajon Rondo can drop 25 assist in a game and he did it twice. Once when he was in the celtics & once when he was in the Pelicans but I still believe Bron will kill on this 90s era. Imagine some part of MJ, Stockton,Magic on Karl Malone body.

[@TheExclusiveOne720]

@@pauloaustria7798 trust me, John Stockton has the ONLY two records that will NEVER be broken, steals & assists. I rocks with Rondo but J assure you he wouldn't have broken that assist record To put it in context, Chris Paul & LeBron are the 2 closest "active" players to Stockton and BOTH of them are still 6,000 behind him. Rondo has 7,000+ and he's still 8,000 behind, you said Rondo dropped 25 assists twice, yes he did but he would have to have 25 assists per game for 82 games "straight" for almost 4 years straight to catch Stockton That record will NEVER be broken

[@rogeliochavez40]

@@TheExclusiveOne720 Stockton assists record is overrated just because of one reason: playing with one of the best scorers in the History of the league (and also, a horrible human being) aka Karl Malone

[@TheExclusiveOne720]

@@rogeliochavez40 ok, the horrible human being comment is completely unnecessary and shows that you're just REACHING I assure you that it isn't overrated and I hate to break it to you but Malone became the 2nd leading scorer ALL TIME and a great scorer "because" of Stockton He owns a record that will never he broken with over 50% of those assists going to ONE man Show some respect This ain't LeBron, getting all these asissts cuz da nigga done played with so many stars in the league which gives a SIGNIFICANT advantage in racking up assists

[@rogeliochavez40]

@@TheExclusiveOne720 I gotta control that shit when talking about Malone (every chance I get to mention it I just do it lol). For the "Malone getting points because of Stockton", here it is; it isn't equivalent: Malone had to get to his spot and there, he could do his moves that mostly consist in triple threat and drives with less than 2 dribbles; most of the work comes from Malone's ability and that's it, he could hold the ball for 7 seconds and shoot it and that would count as an assist even though it was pretty much just Malone's work. Don't get me wrong: Stockton was an elite defender and elite leader; good composure, character and understanding of his team, but that assists record is overrated, I consider Nash, Magic and Kidd better passers.

[@zachwachs4058]

Thee greatest point guard in NBA history no argument.

[@jaycee9153]

by definition. He's the prototype.

[@JT_SOG_513]

Facts !

[@jackson5781]

By far and away

[@rogeliochavez40]

Magic, Steph, Nash?

[@slipkid1267]

Rogelio Chávez You should’ve stopped at Magic, the only other PG you should mention is Isiah Thomas

[@zachwachs7913]

John Stockton the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be ever forever.

[@jonesoverton9209]

One of my favorite pg, I loved the way he played

[@bastiraine4495]

karl wouldnt be karl without john, and john wouldnt be john without karl..the most efficient duo in nba history.

[@gdog3finally]

Basti Basti, true but the crazy thing is that even with all those assists, John would feed Karl at least two more potential assists each game right under the basket where instead of finishing strong, Malone would do the Harden routine of creating contact and then flopping. This happened a couple of times each game and went on and on each season they played together (18 of John's 19 seasons).

[@markbrinton6790]

G Beez not true at all, sure they were maximized playing with each other, but both would have been All NBA players no matter where they would have played, I'm not saying Malone scores 37,000 points without Stockton for example, say perhaps 32,000, but he still rebounds and plays D. Stockton would still have run most any other team the same way piling up steals and assists, maybe even scoring if he had a coach telling him to shoot it more, Stockton could have easily scored 25 a night if he wanted to and drop down his assists per game numbers.

[@drhone1982]

0-6 finals. You right.

[@donaldpriola1807]

Consistent, durable, played hard on both ends. Career field goal percentage of 51%, which doesn't get mentioned enough. He's the first or second name that comes up when people pick all-time point guards, which is all you need to know.

[@KOOPAK1D]

One of the best mix I’ve seen.

[@thewedge8823]

textbook pointguard. no flash, all substance. solid

[@jonny15dk]

He had flashy with his alley opp passes and fastbreak. Just was not as flashy as Magic and Bird.

[@beasley10]

John Stockton was dat dude 🔥🔥🔥

[@laurencetiangco9448]

This is the true definition of a point guard!

[@redpepperdave]

He's extremely underrated, that's my guy tho.

[@jonesoverton9209]

He's very underrated when talking about point guards

[@randysandberg5615]

Great to hear Hot Rod's voice again.

[@Carlo-zk2cy]

He truly loves the game. I wish someone will pattern his playing style and attitude after him.

[@rindanefikirleriolan1flano664]

John Stockton is the world's best classical "Bobby Knight style" playmaker...

[@GearHedd]

I dont think kids today could really understand how good this guy was. U had to watch him just disect ur team over and over and over again to really get it. He was like a frickin robot who always made the right decision. He was just impossible to deal with. No matter how good the backcourt on ur team was. U knew it didnt matter. And this guy was gonna tear your team up. And u would never even consider betting on him having a bad game vs ur team. U always knew he was gonna tear it up. Like clockwork...

[@gc4479]

Yeah give him his props‼️

[@deadarmd]

He gets disrespected every day they talk about LeBron being better than Magic as a PG. He's not even better than Stockton. At least John played defense.

[@haamboning3814]

Tbf lbj wasn’t a better pg but lbj does play defence and idk who started believing skip Bayless but lbj is actually a good defender. He locked Timmy d up,is an excellent rim protector and has a good iq to read passes. He is a better player than magic and Stockton but in my opinion no where near as good as a pg💯

[@jays5926]

Real ones know. The only people who go online defending “goats” are the ones who are insecure of those players fading away into obscurity when it’s all said and done

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

Stockton is a better point guard then Johnson kid. Magic is a better BASKETBALL player.

[@giancarlomorel7836]

U were drunk when u typed this

[@elviracatherinetalaoc2070]

Magic and John Stockton are the two greatest point guard of all time.

[@ilonac5518]

THE BEST EVER........PERIOD. points, assists, blocks, and steals, and this gentleman assassin OWNS TWO ALLTIME.....GOAT

[@omnivorous65]

He was consistently very good for a very long time. That is it. He was never a first team NBA all star. He never won an MVP. He never won a title. For most of his career he did not even advance to the finals. Payton was better in his prime, Magic Johnson was better in his prime. Steve Nash was a more creative player who had greater influence on how the pg position was played. Tony Parker in his prime upped his numbers during the playoffs. Stockton got statistically worse during playoffs compared to the regular season.

[@iosuaiosua1613]

*AGREED* He might not be the most swaggiest but he mos def is the most passiest ;)

[@kokonutguardian]

He also have a very high efficiency in field goals.

[@matthewpitts3212]

I miss John Stockton! Best pure point guard ever! Wish he was still playing.

[@MK3SupraSteve]

He was like a cyborg created to play PG.

[@JT_SOG_513]

The GOAT

[@jddelacruz4022]

Nothing fancy just pure fundamental basketball.. Simply one of the toughest and one of the greatest pg of all time.

[@Liston3270]

great video the Greatest PG to ever do it #Utahjazz4life

[@cheesepuff4573]

You're fucking high my nigga, Magic was just taller. Stockton is the greatest PG. Foh.

[@kyezek524]

Maximus Fututor. To say Stockton was trash is absurd. He averaged a career double double. He is the NBA's all time leader in assists and steals. You better learn your NBA history.

[@spitshinetommy3721]

Scottie Pippen Magic was better at everything minus defense. In a big game, it's laughable to compare the two.

[@FFVIIFAN]

except for the fact that he didnt have a left hand....look it up...search "john stockton no left hand" I dare you. Sorry...he was not the greatest....not even close!!! Clearly, defenses simply allowed him to pass, while the league gave him credit for assists that he really didnt make. It's not an assist if you pass the ball to a player who has to further create a shot....but time and time again, these are the kind of plays stockton was given credit for the assist. Totally fabrication of a players skills...and no left hand research proves it

[@kristerhouston2756]

Dwayne Mauney Good comparison. I could flip my opinion at any time

[@erz2478]

He is "the Point-guard" !!

[@jonny15dk]

For those who Choose Magic over Stockton. Stockton got close to the same APG without having a team loaded with scorers. Also Stockton was easily faster at moving. He steals the ball more than Magic. Plays better defense. Shoots 3s way more accurately. If the team needed a 3 your not giving it to Magic. Also Stockton shoots FT% higher. 8 seasons of Magic at PG over Stockton playing about 18 at PG. I choose Stockton ever time.

[@Each1teach2]

Respectfully u sound crazyyyyy

[@Each1teach2]

Magic has more game winning threes than stockton

[@macanthony1982]

Stockton is one of the best PGs to ever play the game... pure fundamentals ALWAYS wins.. he was able to play EFFECTIVELY till the age 40, thats nothing but SKILL... case in point, look at Iverson for example, Iverson was my favorite player but he could not play past 35.... smh.. once his quickness was gone, he had nothing else to offer, this is where fundamentals/IQ, great shooting and skill comes into play a little more.. this was Stockton

[@jaycee9153]

Didn't have the ball handling as some of these current kids, but made up for it with his change of pace.

[@Alientcp]

You should have put the full audio from the clip when they announced the draft, where everyone was either booing or whoing. The guy who looked like the wrong pick, the unknown guy, the guy that wasnt tall enough to dunk, the guy that looked more like a salesman than a athlete, the guy that rarely talked. He destroyed all expectations, some will never will be broken.

[@mattconrad]

this the best stockton video on youtube

[@prwright2]

Heck of a video...keep up the good work

[@ThiagodMoraes]

The only complete player i saw along Hakeen and MJ, Stockton..This guys set the bar really high, hardly any player will take their place!!

[@kas1755]

Stockton was a little bundle of badassery.

[@netomilt]

Look at all the highlights against prime Bulls. Here's a wild thought, imagine JS being part of the Bulls instead of Utah all of those years...yeah.

[@CLewey44]

What a pick up in 84. Lebron may pass Kareem but I don't see anyone ever conceivably beating Stockton's assist record.

[@picknroll8221]

Just set this sweet montage to Dire Straits' "Walk of Life" and it fit perfectly! Like the two were made for each other. Interestingly enough, I also synced it to the INSTRUMENTALS ONLY for The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Dead Wrong" and Geto Boys' "Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta" and they were really cool too! Stock is the man! Thanks again for editing/posting this great vid!!

[@koby8251]

I laugh when I see people say John would get cooked in the league today. Those people never saw that man compete. As a Lakers fan I both hated and respected John. Met him on a plane once after his career was over. I dont think anyone on the plane knew their was an NBA HOFer in their midst. He was in the row right in front of me with his family. Once they settled in I just leaned forward and said Mr Stockton sir it was a pleasure watching you work all those years. He turned around in his seat and shook my hand and said thank you for such a great compliment. I dont get recognized often he said with a sly grin. He was very gracious. Cool guy.

[@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396]

Stoccton to Malone = Squad goals 😎👍

[@picknroll8221]

This is a great video. Thank you very much for posting! Love the final shot, too. An imposing Stockton leading Hornacek and Malone over the court. Awesome stuff. Also, the reason for my KZbin user name would be plastered all over this mix, haha. Stockton is the best.

[@rumhave9632]

The dictionary should have John Stockton as the definition for underrated.

[@PAPER_SPIDER]

This video is amazing I watched it in 2019 this is my favorite basketball video

[@davideguastalla3953]

Definition of playmaker

[@guywebster8018]

John stockton was a talent.. Us h-town boys used to hate him..

[@Stefa-fq4sp]

John is my favorite player 😰😰😰😰😰 thanks for tears

[@jankorkuc9643]

This beat is soo... soo... damn good👏, thank you

[@沈明憲]

永遠的 控球之神

[@jpal1486]

the original Stockton slap!!!!!

[@wakawaka1976]

They were a great team with one really elite player (Malone), Stockton just played elite. He wasn’t fast, tall, or extremely athletic. Stockton played extremely smart and hard nosed. If they played anywhere else they’d have a ring. They overplayed and succeeded above their teams skill level.

[@Jack51971]

Stockton was very quick with the ball. Always moving. A shorter Pete Maravich in some ways.

[@dre-p3058]

I think one if the most underrated things about stocks game was his ballhandleing. He could sure break ankles

[@williammullinax136]

One of the all time greats!! Truly the most complete point guard ever!! Well that didn't have a ring 4 sure!

[@ljtk1490]

Such a nice mix. Would love to see more old players Chris Webber, Grant Hill, Steve Francis, Michael Redd....

[@vicr5665]

Great video and great tribute to JS! What was the second track, cause it rocks?

[@SergioLevet]

I wish to know that too

[@paulmkz]

Stockton is probably the most fundamental and durable basketball player of all time. He was like a machine. Can shoot, pass, dribble, and defend about as good as anyone. Out of 5 msjor statistics categories in basketball he is 1st in 2 of them. Assists and steals. Crazy .To me he is probably the 7th best pg of all time. Only behind Magic, Oscar, Isaiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Allen Iverson , and Jason Kidd and Luka. That's it

[@rufobondanza4306]

THE BEST GUARD 👍👍👍

[@normanhowe4938]

Stockton. Kidd. Nash. My three favs

[@dougbones7095]

Gary Payton once said John Stockton was the toughest player to guard.

[@mamanekonate7135]

The first NBA Terminator Before Kawhi Leonard

[@jeromeestrada6366]

I wore 12 because of this guy

[@woodmanhunter3874]

What's the background music for the second half?

[@mikebudzinski3879]

all time starting 5 Stockton , Magic, Bird , McHale and hakeem O

[@REXX-STRONGSTYLE]

I'll take Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen Kobe Bryant Patrick Ewing and Wilt Chamberlain you won't score above 85 points I guarantee you

[@Jaded21121]

I'm just watching a dung beetle rolling a dung now I'm here.

[@normanleano6386]

My favorit point guard

[@ro1deep749]

What is that instrument the shit go hard

[@Bademester]

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib, use the sample in this song - Thuggin'

[@JuanOLopezGerena]

Awesome video!

[@nomori3940]

Shoutout bag talk 😂😂

[@MattDelaney15]

Basketball is not the same without John Stockton.... he was one of the best point guards ever in NBA History

[@盐碱地螃蟹]

just need a ring

[@woodmanhunter3874]

@BasketballGods.Net What's the BGM of this video last part?

[@thecopydex1]

1:40 that's crazyyyyyyy what the...

[@clayborn17]

John Stockton has no left hand. Word to the NBA Storyteller

[@boogieloo1831]

The guy averaged 52% as a shooter for his career.

[@chuyakajesus]

How is he not mentioned more often. How many players have all time stats on both sides of the court?

[@chingasofarkaso]

2:46. Dayum.

[@DiorCarhart]

John Stockton Point GOD

[@j7220]

My 1st team: John Stockton: point guard Jerry West: 2 spot Larry Bird: 3 Bill Russell: 4 Wilt Chamberlain: Center

[@mrmojorisin8527]

What is your intro music?

[@DeekonJones]

Most gluten free mixtape ever made. Jk

[@michaelterry7647]

Some dude has made a YT living off of claiming John Stockton couldn't take left-hand layups, but 1:23

[@boringbill88]

what's the name of the first song?

[@gta2076]

Great vid!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Mic drop...

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Slam dunk...play maker, team player and tough guy in Dad jeans.

[@rastagod9970]

Utah just got they first real nugga . d Mitchell

[@rathgrams]

No flash. All game

[@BigTabasco]

This man help make karl Marlone one of the best scorers.

[@Abstrack23]

Top 5 Mini Goats - 1) Stockton 2) Thomas 3) Nash 4) Iverson 5) Calvin Murphy.

[@michael7455]

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