JOHN STOCKTON 💫 Career Highlights 💫 | THE VAULT Presented by LGCY Power

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[@SamuraiKidMusic]

Pure player nothing flashy all efficiency

[@Nolaboy.13]

This isn’t a Steve Nash highlight video?

[@MrGrace]

I saw a few plays that were plenty flashy

[@martinduran0084]

This guy never wasted a dribble

[@brianmayabella5992]

No flashy, straight to business

[@rafaelvieira8061]

He never wasted a movement

[@brentw0681]

15,806 Assists 3,265 Steals 22 games missed in 19 seasons There will never be another John Stockton.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

22 games missed in 19 years is unbelievable lol. Wasnt like he was a spring chicken his last few years either.

[@JohnC-rz7cy]

I think was way less than 22

[@Jay-dawg337]

The man uses the simplest moves to max efficiency. Change in directions, passing, layups, pick and roles, cuts.

[@gonda31]

He’s also quick asf

[@brentw0681]

He mastered the fundamentals. Quick change in directions, court vision, quick passes, he was simple but excellent.

[@philadelphiapioneersbasket800]

It’s crazy to me … sh was so effective

[@ABc-v6n]

Nothing simple about perfection. First of all, he must understand everything that is happening, has happened and could happen. He executes and controls the gameplan. He probably had a bag, but restrained himself and had the focus to ALWAYS make the best play.

[@zacharydickerson1255]

The Robin Hood of the NBA: He stole the most and he gave away the most.

[@interestingtimes182]

Excellent

[@ercan8250]

😂😂

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Genius

[@Epinephrin3]

😂😂😂

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Great line.

[@threedigletts]

Im Finna Pass On This Body Like John Stockton

[@Abraham-Kaykski-Steinberg]

are you the dude that always donates like $500 on every freshnfit podcast

[@threedigletts]

@@Abraham-Kaykski-Steinberg I’ve actually never made a $500 donation to FNF. I make $100 ones though. Damn you really on KZbin pocket watching? Lol

[@jonathanchery6748]

Lol

[@addicted2fishing119]

Here for that comment 💯‼️

[@andrewdevore4799]

Kazoos start playing

[@hermanmelville3871]

He was a monster. You’d watch and it didn’t look like much then you’d see the stars and somehow he had 12 points, 14 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. It was ridiculous.

[@kyoshy5944]

That’s makes players like russel westbrook two times better than him 😂

[@c.n.i7105]

@@kyoshy5944 Truly the players make the difference in the eras. The 90’s and 80’s were fulfilled with hard defenses and medium range shots. Nowadays it looks like everyone should know how to shoot from 3 and a foul gets called whenever there’s some contact

[@MistaWordz]

@@kyoshy5944 That makes Westbrook an empty stat collector that hurts his team's chemistry and never been past the first round of the playoffs as the best player on his team.

[@NothingButSilicone]

@@kyoshy5944 Not really. Stockton is in the record books. #1 all time in both assists and steals. The only player #1 in two categories. Top tier defender. His performance also translated into wins, at least far more than Westbrooks ever had

[@NothingButSilicone]

@@MistaWordz Russ > KD. Russ took them to the finals

[@Sevenigma777]

Now all point guards wanna be shooting guards. Stockton was the purest PG ever to play.

[@josecarranza7555]

To me John Stockton is the greatest pure point guard in NBA history.

[@15awesomehighfive]

You mean, "a guy that kind of... dribbles the ball up the court and doesn't do too much, but he makes the right passes... ocasionally he shoots a shot by himself".

[@donzxz4282]

Na bro cp3

[@tjwhitley5284]

@@15awesomehighfive The kind of guy that actually calls plays, sets up players, can score, shoot the ball well, ran screens, plays defense, etc.

[@diegovillalta6381]

@@donzxz4282 what 😂😂😂

[@jonahvaldez6039]

They don't understand what a true fundamental point guard is. Jason Kidd Steve nash Magic Johnson John Stockton.

[@jamesharrison1178]

When it was a flex to be a point guard. Absolute greatest true pg.

[@bioshed]

Ppl don’t realize how quick he actually was

[@justinsharp8741]

My son come to me expressing a desire to play basketball but thought he was too small, I showed him this highlight of one of the G.O.A.T's

[@GraemeMarkNI]

I mean he was 6’2” wasn’t he?

[@christopherjohnson1803]

Not only assists, but he was a big-time steal guy and could shoot the 3

[@allen3xi]

People don’t realize how quick and strong he actually was

[@darthtrabia]

If you hold the assist and steals record in the nba.... youre the goat pg

[@markcothran2615]

YEAH!!!

[@whenisdinner2137]

The John Stockton slander is crazy considering how he cooked MJ on the second play of this LMAO

[@EPiiX]

Facts

[@Carbun4732]

Great! Now let's see the results of the 1997 and 1998 finals!

[@sackobread3221]

​@Fen4732 too bad he's better than you yet you still downplay his skill 😂

[@sackobread3221]

​@@Carbun4732wait I just searched it and each of the games were won by 1-3 points ☠️ acting like it was a Wipeout 🤦‍♂️

[@Carbun4732]

@@sackobread3221 Now let's see game 3 of the 1998 finals

[@FrenchHawk878]

A guy with the assists record recording an assist on the same possession that he set the steals record is wild.

[@Diligent_Dave]

not really

[@JusttttWaitttt]

Just finished watching Gilbert Arenas say Stockton had no skills so I searched John Stockton highlights and found these gems.

[@bakerman10]

He was sort of the perfect point guard. He could defend extremely well. He could score and score with very high efficiency. Obviously his career assists and steals records might never be broken. He rarely missed games. His ability to score was very, very underrated.

[@JohnnyUFilms]

can’t even lie i’m new to the basketball world but started playing 2K with my friend who’s a fan and stockton happen to be on a team i was playing with. the dude was such a monster in the game i had to see what was up in real life. this dude is the truth

[@EricHowl]

I never realized how much john stockton plays like a quarterback

[@석민-r1y]

His pass skill was so fantastic..wonderful★

[@GraemeMarkNI]

He was just so quick!

[@Pellizoti]

And strong too!

[@AP-rt5rl]

Best PG to ever play. Period.

[@thelordhimself20]

This guy gets it!

[@KacciVAL]

The real PG

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

Magic is 1000x better

[@electromancer2645]

​@@d3adyoutubeaccountno he wasn't

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@electromancer2645 Magic has 5 rings and 3 finals MVPs

[@kylebrogmus8847]

4:44 Jordon was clearly pissed. I can only imagine him thinking “That little motherf***er!”

[@wh5027]

As someone who watched and loved that whole era, what people today don't realize is Stockton was a deadly shooter also, he just didn't shoot often and always looked to pass 1st unless he was wide open or the game was on the line. He shot very little. He could have easily had a higher scoring average if he jacked up shots like today's PGs do.

[@Mmacrossfirekenai]

Stockton did not shoot enough especially in crunch time that was the only criticism

[@stevewilson9778]

Today's point guards play more like shooting guards, fr. Especially guys like Kyrie, Lillard, and to a lesser extent, Steph Curry. I'd also argue that Westbrook would have been more suited to the SG position.

[@corkystorky]

the very first time I saw Stockton played (on tv), he made 4 straight perimeter shots, and I was like whoah that dude sure is amazing, he made it look easy

[@b3stianaga]

9:06 that "uh oh" says it all

[@mehmetsemihdellal]

Stockton is the definition of 'point guard'

[@PisceanDreams-je6vo]

Don't get any better than Stockton to Malone. They were my favorite duo as a kid! Unstoppable.

[@Boomhauersdad]

I’m sure Malone like you too

[@karlwarner7401]

his game is humble and beautiful.

[@austin31bennett]

Stockton is my second favorite player behind Tim Duncan. Don't care if people call me boring. Boring is beautiful and Stockton is the purest point guard of all time on both ends of the floor. And just like Duncan, he stayed with the franchise and never complained. Consummate professional. Absolutely love rewatching those 97/98 Finals matchups with the Bulls and getting treated to both the GOAT and Stockton battling.

[@stefanobajos6627]

Is your favorite music elevator instrumentals and enjoy shopping at the Gap too? 😂 I’m jk I respect it. Both HOF

[@Bughood]

I'd say anyone who plays basketball should watch Tim Duncan and John Stockton play. They both mastered all the fundamentals for their respective positions. Not to mention both of them had insane longevity. Definitely 2 of the greatest to ever play basketball..

[@johnnymarin5035]

There's something pretty beautiful about a player who can dominate the game with the simplest of moves.

[@TimothyMcGaffinII]

Johns Stockton is the GOAT pound for pound.

[@mylinm44]

I’m finna pass on his body, I’m John Stockton! 🔥

[@Mohammed_Jelti49]

I’m finna pass on this body, I’m John Stockton

[@shayelowlow]

Came here to see him “pass on body”

[@FrenchHawk878]

A 6'1" guy being 5x all defensive is wild.

[@tergam4523]

I know its been said alot but older basketball just feels so different to today. Now it feels like highlight reels, where before it just seems like guys had to really balance skill and fundamentals to win games.

[@MayTheLORDGODblessus]

If Earvin Johnson didn't had those MVPs and Championships... JOHN STOCKTON is the GREATEST POINT GUARD in NBA History.

[@SuperCozzmic]

Nobody told me Stockton was a guaranteed bucket at the buzzer

[@charleshwankong]

This video does a good, no, great, job of capturing Stockton's competitive spirit and undivided attention to the task at hand. So thankful for this perspective from the baseline!

[@superstar7even]

Choking on the dong much?

[@charleshwankong]

@@superstar7even Right.

[@strifelord5239]

He made alley-oop passes look effortless

[@keomatherapper]

The legend John Stockton; slept on by many, but was an exceptional point guard and basketballer.

[@Hijodeganas1]

Stockton was one of my favorite point guards growing up. He didn't have handles like Isaiah and wasn't flashy like Magic, but lord almighty did he get the job done.

[@Stayalive34]

He played straight to the point, no pun intended.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Goes to show you that you dont need flash to get the job done. Just a quick move, get a guy off balance, or to overcommit, and its a bucket.

[@therealbs2000]

Johnny stock. What a player.

[@boxermccoy]

most underated player of all time

[@gltwn]

an overlooked point with Stockton is that he played with the all time leader in free throws, Karl Malone, which diminished his assist totals a lot. I heard Chris Ford make this point on the Simmons podcast circa 2007. Stockton should have had more assists, because on a lot of the plays Malone was just looking for the foul. Chris Ford made the point that Stockton got screwed on a lot of his assists due to this factor.

[@steefvanburen7985]

Could be a good one. If the player who gets fouled makes a freethrow, and so adding a point to the score. The player who assisted before the foul should get rewarded with a assist. Without that assist he wouldnt have got to the line anyway.

[@markcothran2615]

OVERLOOKED??? ONLY PLAYER TO REACH 2 ALL TIME NBA CAREER STATS WITH ONLY 1 HALL OF FAMER AND ONLY 1 NBA ALL STAR. MAGIC HAD 4, BIRD HAD 3 KING JANES HAD 20. AND MORE THAN THAT AT DA END O HIS CAREER.

[@TigerKingpin]

One of the most underrated players of all time. Isn’t it ironic though that Malone was nicknamed the Mailman, when Stockton looked like an actually mailman lol

[@joweydelanota7421]

Malone is called the mailman because he literally was delivering home all those passes The Vault made.

[@corkystorky]

@@joweydelanota7421 Malone was perfect for the mailman, he doesn't deliver on sundays

[@antimon009]

Malone was a mailman, Stockton was a post office

[@Moonwalker1]

Stockton was the truck which delivers post to the address while Mailman just taking and putting the post to the point

[@MrJeffmathers]

his presence of mind was top notch

[@unrealeasedpurpledoctor1365]

Who’s here after that Lamar bar 😅

[@KyleHurd]

If you don’t like John Stockton it’s probably because of his color, because the man could play.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Of course it is. Had Stockton been black, you wouldnt hear a word of criticism about the man. Its sad and pathetic.

[@grindtimetv8583]

That first pass. Omg.. bro dropped a dime

[@grrainboy63]

He used to come into the grocery store I worked at. He never acted like a superstar. He was just another guy.

[@LeoWhalen1933]

He's killing legends in this video. And it's hard to believe he was playing lights out in his late 30s when the Western Conference was dominant.

[@Connorita91]

@4:45 shows you how smart stockton was- already knew jordan was gonna spin and not have his eyes on approaching players/ ball would be in a state of transition of dribble to hand.. john went for it, stole it, and got the shooting foul. superb

[@dezzomajezzo3907]

He’s a legend and Olympic Gold Medalist ❤ and was a member of The OG Dream Team 🏀

[@Rhyun-o3g]

My hero JOHN STOCKTON ❤❤❤

[@jrod-on2mz]

Why did Stockton never win a championship? Because he stayed on same team and went for it the hard way. He deserves every bit of the credit all these ring chasers of today and the past couple decades get.

[@w.jasonspangler2952]

The courtside camera work in this video is incredible.

[@mr.e347]

Great upload. Saw most of those games back in the day. Hoping to see similar video of Malone highlights. How I wish Stockton was more agressive in those Finals series in 98. We were so close.

[@alpine1600s]

ALL TIME ASSISTS. ALL TIME STEALS. 🎤⬇️

[@xavierpena9921]

He is clutch too you won't hear about much clutch Shooters it's like Stockton

[@daquaviousdinglemeisterxvi3205]

@@xavierpena9921 He had more game winners than missed games

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

And by a long way. The Jerry Rice of the NBA.

[@M3_86]

His assists per game in that stretch was unbelievable. 12, 13, 14 assists per game while putting up 15 ppg. Amazing.

[@vitoravila9908]

10 Double-double seasons….10!!! 714 regular season double-doubles for his career, 7th in NBA history ahead of LeBron, Westbrook, Nash, CP, Barkley… 20th all time in True shooting %(.608), leading the league in 3 seasons 6th all time in Win Shares, 8th in box Plus/Minus

[@PisceanDreams-je6vo]

Damn i didn't realize his stats were astronomical!

[@markcothran2615]

VERY FEW PPL DO

[@michaelvokes921]

Always reminded me of the guy who owned the store than Kenaan worked at in Keenan and Kel

[@OverGRV]

That first play was absolutely ridiculous

[@TuckerSports]

An outlet pass? 😂😂

[@OverGRV]

@@TuckerSports yes an outlet pass. Do you understand the timing, power and sheer accuracy needed to put that pass right on the money where only Malone could get it? Not to mention the awareness to understand that he was the best person to grab that board, so he could make the throw.

[@pypyhahaaaaaa]

@@TuckerSports saying from a baseball fan who knows nothing about basketball lmao

[@markcothran2615]

@@TuckerSports U DID NOT PLAY

[@gabrielschoettmer2306]

John Stockton damn shame he didn't get a ring. One of the best pure point guards to ever play the game. I'd say my favorite point guards are him Nash and magic

[@eshaantrivedi7594]

Thanks for this great video.. it was like being on the floor with him! Can truly appreciate his hard fundamental game

[@daxmas625]

Breaks my heart the Jazz

[@MrLionsqb4]

wasn't flashy but still the GOAT

[@antonego8356]

The GPGOAT. The GOAT was on the bulls

[@ShadyDisguise]

A goat. Each sport has a goat farm and he just happens to be on that farm.

[@timnic9242]

he broke Jordan's ankle 😸 1:17 (btw Jordan fan here, just stating fact)

[@yoshikigrg8]

What a legend!

[@mattdoyle915]

He’s making the right play every time. Fundamentalist he’s finding a mismatch or creating one himself. Goat status.

[@ChewyChicken589]

The Utah Jazz are the rightful 1998 NBA Champions

[@JasongCLJ]

That is correct. - the sports Guru

[@justinlindley638]

My fav player grew up in the nineties in Utah. One of the best pg I've ever seen

[@minshew2039]

Not a jazz fan but he's the best PG of all time

[@klutchedup9]

Over magic johnson?

[@minshew2039]

@@klutchedup9 yes. Magic Johnson is only so high because everyone's a Lakers fan

[@klutchedup9]

@@minshew2039 a man who player like 12 seasons and one of them with illness, top 7 in assists, and earned the nickname magic

[@kevinsmith138]

@@minshew2039 Magic’s highlights are WAY better than this. Also Magic actual won at the highest level. Don’t ever compare ole boring John to Magic 😂😂😂

[@thelordhimself20]

Stockton the PG GOAT yessir 💪💪

[@TebowTime2513]

Stockton set some nasty screens. He was small but physical and strong. Played 18 seasons and his last 4 seasons played all 82 games. Only 3 seasons under 82 games.

[@lordbeezy1349]

9 years straight dominated in assists. He’s a beast in his own right

[@Allovertheplacetv]

As a bulls fan back then.. I respect John’s game! He was dope. Very underrated

[@daddabbo]

he plays so well for his size, it actually makes me cry. im serious.

[@steverakes6182]

That's back when the NBA was peaking, look at it now, sad.

[@marcwhitlock8238]

Bro at 2:18 a pass while putting backspin on the ball is pure skill in the middle of a game

[@LetsDruz]

Love Stockton. I gotta buy his jersey. I already have a Bird, Dirk, Luka, Jason Williams, Jokic, and Maravich. Stockton will be joining soon.

[@AmorksV777]

bros collecting the whites only

[@newera5238]

Good luck chasing this Man’s records 😅…never flashy, but terrifying with consistency!! 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Never gonna happen lol. These days only a handful of guys even get to ten assists a game. This man averaged 12 or more eight times lol.

[@MrJamesCleveland]

That MJ foul… he was never going to let Stockton score that was he.

[@daviddelgado4620]

Skill intelligence heart!

[@jademanguera2342]

Underrated strong true point guard

[@MistaWordz]

Idk about underrated. He's usually considered a top 5 pg of all-time.

[@NothingButSilicone]

@@MistaWordz Well, his athleticism is certainly underrated. Just because he couldn’t jump.

[@markcothran2615]

@@NothingButSilicone U SICK 1. THE GAME O BB BALL BEGINS ON DA FLO. DO IT NOT? GUES U NEVER PLAYED.

[@NothingButSilicone]

@@markcothran2615 I don’t know what you’re talking about. But yes, I played, D3 back in college. Not sure what I said that was illogical. John Stocktons athleticism is in fact underrated. One of those reasons is because of his vertical, or lack thereof.

[@NothingButSilicone]

@@markcothran2615 I’m thinking English must not be your native language. If that’s in fact the case, I suppose it makes sense as to why you’d misconstrue my comment.

[@MATTP545]

Definitely one of the greats

[@SVTOKO]

He’s so stoic, I honestly love it lol

[@goncalogalhoz3833]

In my opinion, the best NBA point-guard of all time

[@alexandermaldonado7219]

I was kid watching this in NYC. My brother was a bulls fan. Me, Knicks. I rooted for the Jazz in that series haha. Mike is the GOAT.

[@darylhuang366]

John Stockton amazing.

[@Sevenigma777]

Im from NJ so have been a lifelong Nets fan but the Jazz was my Western Conference team and John Stockton was one of my favs of all time. Cant tell you how many times Jordan broke my heart for Stockton. That game winner should have never happened when he pushed off Bryant Russel. Still stings me lol

[@gavinerickson7627]

John Stockton is the best PG of all time. Nice guy to boot.

[@Kinard_901]

It’s a shame he never won a championship. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ukayone77]

Stockton was a BEAST - so underrated

[@dtigers07]

Some great video quality here

[@zachwachs7913]

Thee greatest point guard ever.

[@JellyGODJet]

John Stockton was the Steve Nash of the Jordan Era

[@MistaWordz]

Except Stockton was an all-time great guard defender and Nash was the opposite of that lol.

[@NothingButSilicone]

I think Stockton was a bit better than Nash.

[@uptown215]

Give me Stockton

[@gorcsauce696]

Yeah 0 rings and overated u right

[@traviscriddle7743]

@@gorcsauce696 You have nothing and will never be anything! Keep talking hero!!!

[@christheophilus7154]

i'm convinced. if you think stockton wasn't good or is overrated.... you don't know ball

[@mavis1108]

Was a Bulls fan late 90’s (obv wasn’t my local team.. am from 🇬🇧 😅) Was a small 6ft Point Guard…. But John Stockton is my favourite player ever.

[@yvngtoro3737]

You could put “The Mailman from John Stockton” as sleeping sounds on KZbin and I’d probably get the best nights sleep of my life.

[@jazman3681]

Also you never see him winded, him and rodman had great stamina.