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Questions about John Stockton

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What NBA records does John Stockton hold?

John Stockton holds the NBA all-time records for career assists with 15,806 and career steals with 3,265, both by wide margins. He also holds the record for most consecutive seasons leading the league in assists, with nine straight.

How many seasons did John Stockton play in the NBA?

John Stockton played 19 seasons in the NBA, all with the Utah Jazz from 1984 to 2003. The Jazz reached the playoffs in every one of those seasons.

Did John Stockton win an NBA championship?

John Stockton never won an NBA championship. The Utah Jazz reached the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, losing to the Chicago Bulls in six games both times.

When was John Stockton inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame?

John Stockton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice: in 2009 as an individual, and again in 2010 as a member of the 1992 United States Olympic basketball team, known as the Dream Team.

Where did John Stockton go to college?

John Stockton played college basketball at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, under head coach Dan Fitzgerald. He was the third generation of his family to attend Gonzaga and was named the West Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year in his senior year.

What is the pick-and-roll partnership between John Stockton and Karl Malone?

John Stockton and Karl Malone are widely regarded as the greatest pick-and-roll combination in NBA history. The two played 1,412 regular season games together as teammates, a record, with many of Stockton's assists coming from passes that led directly to Malone scoring.