John Stockton - The Ultimate Point Guard

[tpstrat14]

say what you want about iverson's crossover, but 1:40 is as good as they come. So tight and perfect

[torr59622]

Nash is still better.

[tpstrat14]

1:57, what a subtle effective move. Wow..

[dav384308]

Stockton is arguably the greatest point guard ever. Nash IS definitely the closest, but once he retires I think it's Ricky Rubio, not CP3.

[eazyegee]

Good video, but what's with the Irish music?

[arkbishopbonkerboy]

greatness, humbleness, and respect brought me here.....and i'm a laker fan

[wReCktangle]

Dude, no one plays like Stockton. Best court vision ever.

[battletoads2011]

he's my greatest point guard aside from Nash. Such humble player and a nice person off the court. He's like Nash who does clean defense without hurting anyone nor taking advantage. Hats off to this guy. Stockton to Malone the ever...

[Brawler484]

I respect this guy because he handed out more assists and got more steals than any other pleyer in NBA history. You can't ever take that away from him. It's a shame him and Karl never won a ring. They never could break through that barrier that was the Chicago Bulls.

[stocktonfan]

I wanna be just like this guy.

[Abbyroad1999]

I loved the music choice for these highlights! I didn't want this video to end.John will always be my most favorite player of all time.I am originally from Salt Lake City.Hotrod hundley called the games and he even made the games more exciting to watch with his play by play calls.John Stockton was the best on and off the court.

[leedaomillz]

Forget stockton and Malone, Scotty and MJ baby!

[lancelotray]

John Stockton has the most assist because of Mailman, Malone is the top 5 highest scoring because of Stockton. You see the chemistry there?

[NoJiggaboo]

@lancelotray Yeah, and he's steals leader too...

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'If any team could've traded for him they would have... he was a beast.

[dcantunes]

Stockton and Malone, what a pair!

[icsepet]

Charles Barkley clicked on dislike ...

[Joelin96]

the whitest bball player

[trashcan1112]

i think the closest Stockton we have today is Steve Nash and after he retires.... CP3 today's PG are either too score heavy (rose, westbrook) or more assist orientated (rondo).... Nash, CP3, and Stockton is the perfect balance of scoring and assisting

[battletoads2011]

@trashcan1112 I agree.. Nash is the closest to him more than anyone else. They both play clean basketballs and have great basketball IQ

[XxxxExclusivexxxX]

i love just hearing his name it makes me think of the 90's

[wgshan32]

Turicos shriek at the end sounds like Howard Dean

[DismasAkaUrbanStar]

what's the name of the song? uploader plz respond

[htm2x]

All time leader in assists and steals. And will be for a long, long time.

[JCthaballa]

Just got me a Stockton jersey..... legends never die.

[euphoricsurrealism2]

The legend... You'll always be loved John!

[HighGradeMed420]

Im here cause Magic Johnson said Jeremy Lin plays like him...

[NoJiggaboo]

@HighGradeMed420  Really? Magic said that? For real? That's awesome for Lin!!!!

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Stockton is my favourite player of all time. The way he played was... (insert word).

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He played "the way it should be played"... how about that?

[GuitarMaster6567]

@HighGradeMed420 What? You've never heard of Stock, but you watch basketball?

[tpstrat14]

@HighGradeMed420 That's a damn good reason to be watching this video :)

[NeoOsiris19]

Stockton was a pretty intense dude, damn lol.

[kusotetu34]

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[GHHG8675]

SHORT SHORTS! I pay tribute tohim every intramural game I have by rocking a pair

[daniekim3031]

for some reason,, i think he must be irish

[JCthaballa]

Beating em at their own game like Stockton. Love the "Last of the Mohicans" track too.

[swiv2d]

i know he's white but seriously why the irish music

[arielcardona]

@swiv2d Well, he has Irish heritage for starters.

[Sparky6string]

Ask another ferocious defensive PG during Stockton's time- Gary Payton. Gary tells it true when he says John was the Man.

[escodman]

My Stomach Still Turns When i see Stockon Hit the 3Pointer in the End Against My Rockets,Damm You STockton!! Assist King Of all Time.

[wafueph2]

silent type player..^^

[wafueph2]

he made karl malone to be the second all time scoring in NBA history...thumbs up????

[luckygrass]

legend

[DoubleVisionandco]

Stockton was alot like Magic Johnson, If those guys had been thieves they were so smooth they could run past you and leave you standing there in your underwear and shoes before you even realized your clothes were gone.

[washltz123]

He is legend

[laiyuhao123]

Fuck Jordan !!!!

[joedawg22]

I knew what the final play would be, its gotta be John sending the Jazz to the finals for the first time in game 6 of the Western Finals.

[Wetradersaccountable]

everyone always forgets pete maravich when they talk about best point guards. I mea. cmon, pistol averaged 44.2 a game WITHOUT a 3 line. today it woulda been 57 a game

[snarloom]

@Wetradersaccountable Since when does it always matter in points? He gave Malone his placement as 2nd in the NBA in scoring behind Abdul-Jabbar. Do you see those points now? All those assists surprisingly mean something.

[3sretan]

Stockton,the best pure point guard ever because of his assists,steals,and over all the way of playing the game.No one like him,be sure of it.

[weezur]

Awesome music...though I wish there were more "floor general" highlights than shots

[Vid2ube]

Whatsup with the music...

[MrJskilet]

personally i believe Stockton was a better player then Jordon was

[readmore2008]

@MrJskilet Ok, I like Stockton too but that statement isn't credible by any objective measurement.

[MisterClownPrince]

Not hating on Stockton, but all of todays top guards have better moves and do everything each week what Stockton has done in this video. Also, Stockton's jumper is ugly and wimpy and if not for Malone, Stockton would be nobody today

[IkeBennett401]

@MisterClownPrince You know nothing about basketball... sure he doesn't have the flashiness of D-Rose or Russ Westbrook, but he was and is the best competitor to ever play he made all of his teammates better, and resembles everything a point guard should be.

[readmore2008]

@IkeBennett401 And speaking of Westbrook, he makes more bad decisions in one half sometimes than Stockton would make in a week or two. Although, RW is a beast and he competes and clearly wants to win but if he had Stockton's floor game he'd be on the express line to the HOF

[Jemapelbulgarel]

@MisterClownPrince It's the contrary...

[Gr33d50]

john stockton really isnt that special. if you put dwade right now vs john stockton on the court john would get trained.

[trombonekingdom]

@Gr33d50 So what? John Stockton was the best pure point guard ever, there's a reason he has over 15,000 assists you know...

[Jemapelbulgarel]

@Gr33d50 AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[readmore2008]

@Gr33d50 I guess you're right....How good do you have to be to be a career 50% and higher FG shooter as a 6'1 player in the best league on the planet. Oh and lead in assists 6 or 7 years in a row I'm guessing. I suppose he was just lucky..

[jamar962]

This is some catchy music

[tonijeffmarc]

Among the best players to play the pg POSITION, we all know that belongs to Magic. But among true PGs, Stockton was peerless. Magic was more of an awesome 3 player than a 1.

[WhaleScrotum]

Best PG's

5.Jerry West

4. Oscar Robertson

3. Isiah Thomas

2. John Stockton

1. Magic Johnson

[Vicenterpp]

@WhaleScrotum I thinik Jhon Stockton is better than Magic, for me he's the best PG ever!

[cj985]

@WhaleScrotum Jerry West wasn't a PG, but otherwise this ranking is correct

[NoJiggaboo]

There's not a single player in the NBA today that plays as Stockton did.

[tvonsche]

@NoJiggaboo Steve Nash, plays similar to John Stockton

[NoJiggaboo]

STOCKTON IS AMAZING.

[MrMathias112]

Today I got an awesome Hardwood Classics green John Stockton jersey:)

[3sretan]

What a great player...,perhaps one of the best I've ever seen and sure the best point guard.

[spiralmetal]

I can't believe he burned Jordan like that in that one clip.

[LDav72]

Greatest point guard of all time.... There, I said it....

[TheReecemack]

@LDav72 Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul they are all better man you have some stuff to learn

[markywestside]

@TheReecemack You have some stuff to learn, all three are great players and are hall of fame potential they're not on Stocktons level yet. You can say that ignorant stuff when any of them average a DOUBLE DOUBLE for their CAREER, if any are the ALL TIME LEADER in STEALS and ASSISTS, 10x ALL STAR selections, 2x DREAM TEAM member (when it meant something), FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAMER, and a MEMBER OF THE 50 GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NBA. Shall I continue? Nope.Nuff said.

[machine832004]

@APviKINGsz28 If Chris Paul didn't hurt his knees he would have been on his way of becoming better. He was averaging 22 and 11 at his best. But Rondo and Rose aren't close to Stockton.

[Vicenterpp]

@TheReecemack Rose, Rondo and CP3 isn't in the same level of Stockton, Stockton is the best PG NBA have seen

[reddwarfposse]

Great vid.

[pushkaruefa]

most steals ever, most assists ever, by a long shot..!

[courser49]

he is amazing

[GammaBoom]

why do i have the feeling that there are so many potentials on this world but ehy are being overlooked? all i see today in the nba is the highflying blacks and some high white man that barely know the basics of basketball. fundamentals are being depressed in todays basketball.

[birdizzle]

Man, I miss these days

[NewTunesAllTheTime]

Great job on the video!

[Vicenterpp]

This guy has more than 15thousand assis! Amazing, the best PG of all time!

[DelSolApparel]

Stockton would have 1,000 more assists if he played today!

[bre22f]

oh this is what  the NBA is supposed to look like..

[seulunga1994]

waths the name music?

[TheRorybreaker]

Stockton was like the boxer that never put a guy on the canvas but by the end of the fight your eye was ripped to shred's, your ribs were on fire everytime you moved and you knew you lost the fight.

[tpstrat14]

@TheRorybreaker Hell yes. Well put. His steal at 3:11 embodies everything you just said. He's the feistiest player to ever play the game. Didn't even get a starting role till he was like 24...

[eggsdabomb]

@TheRorybreaker couldnt of said it better

[joshvn715]

@TheRorybreaker Stockton could knock you out. He was Isiah with less fastbreak speed and one on one ability but more physical and defensive! Instead of young PGs playing as they should- they simply try to have Isiah like flair without hard competitive instincts. If they can't appreciate Stockton- then forget about it. Will see Rose can hold as Isiah, lucky if goes the distance of Stockton's career.

[thatsHECKAtight]

"get at me niggas!"

[eok20]

2 people got crossed by stockton

[FeldoPropane]

great video man just wondering why there are dutch subs on some of the clips ?

[gregmora8]

John Stockton was the Joe Montana of basketball

[hokers99]

I think it's fair to say that Stockton-Malone were fucking telepathic. It's the only explanation really.

[I2evolut1on]

thank you!

[may211990]

....3:52....commentator: "uh oh"

[mcloko69]

he's an archetype of point guard. court vision, defence, assists, leadership.

[btokntu]

A true NBA player. Jordan may be the best, but Stockton is my favorite

[TheShnag]

see? it's not all about the fancy crossovers and flashy dunks.

[MegaJoel5]

His son plays in germany ;)



[19999228]

Who am I ?

I'm a champion

[kenkai1004]

@19999228 sry to tell you this but he never won. top 5 best pg of all time though.

[19999228]

@kenkai1004 Im not talking about a championship Im talking about another video search:

greatest motivational speech ever I think its the second video

[saigondj]

When I was younger, i dint didn't like watching Stockton play. He didnt have the flashy moves, the jaw dropping plays , nor a swagged demeanor.

Now im much older, Stockton is truely an ultimate pointguard. He is a must have player on any team

[LaUltima023]

Stock had Malone...

Nash USED to have Amare...

Still both are awesome!

[gutierrezmiguel13]

By the way... 1:55 is SICK!!! Broken ankles!!!

[gutierrezmiguel13]

I never thought I would see another point guard as great as John...

Then Nash came into the league...

There were soooo many great playmakers, Magic, Maravich, Isiah....

But in my eyes Stockton and Nash were the epitome of the point guard spot

Yet neither with a ring :/ that, however, does not diminish their accomplishments ONE BIT in my opinion

[MCRenaissance]

I need some short shorts.

[rhommelsipin]

the most scientific PG ever!!!

[MegaCritic23]

Wow..everytime I watch steve Nash play I think of this video..

[destr0n]

Jordan could never keep in front of him. Top 3 point guard of all-time.

[NBAJAM97]

Nice Layup

[GunterJPN]

A John Stockton highlight video without a single pick and roll dish. WOW.

[TheFuktastic]

Too much respect for him

[teacherryen77]

Not the most exciting point guard nor the fastest, but no PG was more fundamentally sound. All-time assists and steals leader, great shooter....I'd rate him 2-4 in all-time PGs ever. I'd only put Magic clearly as #1 because of the size, athleticism, and championships. Isiah, Stockton, and the Big O could all easily take the 2-4 spots.

[M00kieMo0]

this makes me want to play nba 2k11

[CookieWalka]

my boner is showing.

[THEJOURNEY92]

white boys dont get off in the nba no more like back in the day forreal..steve nash is about it dirk kidd bibby.has beens

[cedong77]

@THEJOURNEY92 Dirk and kidd are current world champions. What are you talking about. Youre an IDIOT

[THEJOURNEY92]

oh wow.he is not better than rondo hands down man down

[JBurhenn253]

@THEJOURNEY92-i know youre not serious man. If you are you must not have watched john play much.

[davidkkt34]

@THEJOURNEY92

I'm a Celtics fan but you just made all the Celtics fanbase look bad. Please shut up and educate yourself.

[MrHumbleMumble]

Best Point Guard I've ever seen.

[ei8ht22]

no one !!!!!!!

[Leonhart11]

This is what point guard means. I hate those most point guards nowadays that tend to shoot first before passing the ball. The point guard is the playmaker or the general.

[JBurhenn253]

@Leonhart11 couldnt agree more

[nonplayerzealot4]

Never got the designation of "pure" point guard. It seemed like something to help recognize Stockton at the expense of Magic, who was every bit a pass 1st point. I doubt those who created that label were aware of that. That said, Stockton was still great. I think maybe the better label is "pass-first PG".

[SuperJester6]

What a wonderfull Tribute to an outstanding Sportsman....

[jrhammond83]

Awesome video. And nash - Stockton not anywhere near =

[JredL]

Nash = Stockton



[toxicflame15]

@JredL Did this idiot really just try to compare Nash to being equal to Stockton? Dude. Your an idiot

[davidkkt34]

@JredL

Ummm... no. Nash doesn't have defense.

[therealrickjames1983]

The best poit guard to ever do it. Leader in assist and steals all time and nobody is close to his assist record yet.

[toxicflame15]

This guy is crazy good! He doesnt do any fancy dribbling or behind-the-back passes, he's just a fundamental player! John Stockton is easily the best Pg to ever touch the court. :D

[Sinz327]

If I saw him on the street i would've thought he was a doctor or scientist

[JBurhenn253]

@Sinz327- thats funny that you say that bcuz i saw him at him sons state tourney game a few years back and he was wearing some tight faded jeans and some white shoes all choked out with an oversized polo shirt. he looked so goofy and a non sports fan wouldnt know he was one of the greatest of all time.

[niharjhatn]

Have to say Magic as No.1, but shite, stockton = no 2 to magic. Imagine if he was lucky enough to be a 6'7 point guard

[memattmyself]

it's crazy to think he has the most steals of all time

[AleML96]

Was he good in layups?

[GRANDPAGANJA]

one top players u and the mail man.. be gone but never forggotten i wish i was alive then to help u guys get a ring . u guys need it . in my book eanred it 2

[jlh6310]

That last shot has been hanging on my wall since the west was won back on 96-97! JS is a role model and class act that is hard to come by these days

[alexwilsonNC]

@SOCRATES012 Magic Johnson? I mean stockton was great, but....

[SOCRATES012]

Best PG of ALL TIME! And true ball fans KNOW IT. Thank you for all your inspiration John Stockton. You are the best there ever was at your spot

[szerdahelyigyerek007]

the "brain of the team"

[ThaTruth223]

Oscar

Stockton

Kidd

Nash

Magic

Isiah

[IsaacH1273]

music is from "the last of the mohicans" i believe.

[ewwitsthatoneguy]

@IsaacH1273 If not the same artists, definitely the same song. A good spin, and a great movie.

[AndrehNowaski]

@IsaacH1273 Thanks

[imnotbad9]

Better than jordan in my eyes. Jordan was just a ball hog.

[zr1drifter]

I miss watching John Stockton. I was spoiled as a young Jazz fan growing up watching Stockton take teams apart with his passing and control of the game. He is the best pure point guard ever. It's a shame he didn't get a ring, but then again Stockton was never in it for any recognition or glory like almost all players today are. I like when he said he worked his ass off every game so he has no regrets with his career.

[mamzhcelis]

JHON STOCKTON IS STILL MY IDOL,,!! I HAVE SEEN BEFORE HIS PREFORMANCE ON 1998 NBA FINALS,, I LIKE HIM VERY MUCH!!!! I LOVE YOU JHON!!! FOR ME YOU ARE THE BEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME!!! MORE POWER.

[mamzhcelis]

JHON STOCKTON IS STILL MY IDOL,,!! I HAVE SEEN BEFORE HIS PREFORMANCE ON 1998 NBA FINALS,, I LIKE HIM VERY MUCH!!!! I LOVE YOU JHON!!! FOR ME YOU ARE THE BEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME!!! MORE POWER

[noelh98]

so much better than todays shoot first point guards

[armin38822]

@noelh98 a point gurad should always be a pass first mentality player.

[tpstrat14]

@noelh98 Are you implying that there aren't a whole slew of pass-first point guards in the game today? Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Jason Kidd. Who are you referring to? Russel Westbrook and Derek Rose? Who else?

[noelh98]

maybe i misspoke, i prefer a point guard that shoots 9-11 shots a game so by that standard there arent any pass first point guards around anymore. For instance all of the guys you mentioned are (looking at their career averages) taking more shots per game then stock, and not only are they taking more shots they're also hitting at a lesser percentage. Stockton shot 50%+ 12x's Kidd never Nash 6x Paul Williams once each. Also Stock averaged 10+ assists for 10 years straight.

[tpstrat14]

@noelh98 Well, OK, yes, no one is AS pass oriented as John Stockton. But if you watch the guys I mentioned play, they are clearly pass-first. It's just that they are also potent scorers. I get your drift though. Stockton is the best point guard of all time... at the very least, he's better than anyone that has played after him.

[noelh98]

@tpstrat14 Yea even when i think about stocks contemporaries, Terry Porter, Gary Payton, Kevin Johnson were all taking more shots then Stockton too so its not just a time thing for PG's. i guess in general i don't like a lot of points coming from the PG slot

[comingsoon00]

the truth

[1984chupacabra]

My all time team is Olajuwon/Garnett/Lebron/Jordan­/Stockton. Stockton had an AMAZING career!

[SOCRATES012]

@1984chupacabra fuck Lebron. Kobe is the number 1 today

[shaq430]

@SOCRATES012 dude just quit... lebron has been the best individual all around player for awhile now..

[SOCRATES012]

@shaq430 oh yeah...youre right...il just quit.

I DONT THINK SO. Quitting is for LEBRICK fans hahahaha

[shaq430]

@SOCRATES012 no point in talking anymore lol i now i know your in denial sine you couldnt even watch the video i sent... plus that really makes you look lame go to a kobe video talking about how great kobe is and how bad you think lebron is... no reason to put that on a stockton video that has nothing to do with either of them...

[SOCRATES012]

@shaq430 in too deep son

[shaq430]

@SOCRATES012 ???

[shaq430]

@SOCRATES012 not at all