I remember when I was in college seeing Stockton play for Gonzaga against Santa Clara. People were saying at the time that Stockton was a must-see player. He was exactly as Payton describes. He didn't take a lot of shots, but played something like this: 1st quarter: 1-2 FG; 2-2 FT; 2 AST 2nd quarter: 3-5 FG, 1-1 FT: 3 AST; 2 Reb; 1 steal 3rd quarter: 2-3 FG; 1-1 FT; 2 AST; 1 reb; 2 steals 4th quarter: 2-4 FG; 1-2 FT; 4 AST; 1 reb So he's not taking a lot of shots, he's getting layups, a few mid-range jumpers. He's not blowing you away, but by the end, he's got this line: Game: 8-14 FG; 5-6 FT: 21 pts., 11 AST; 4 reb; 3 steals And you say to yourself, WTF just happened? But then you remember one of the assists was a one-handed baseball throw bounce pass from half court to a guy perfectly in stride for an easy layup and you say to yourself, "Well, THAT'S what just happened." John Stockton was a bad man. Seriously.

John Stockton was a different animal and it's sad that he's not recognized as one of the greatest point guards ever.

@ryandavis6245

2 жыл бұрын

Who said he wasn't? Seem like u the only 1 saying that.

@TheSupremeDunk

2 жыл бұрын

Well there's Magic, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Isaiah, GP.....

@shakeemrobinson30

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSupremeDunk John Stockton has the most steals ever and probably won't be broken 😂

@Ricky_Bobby2314

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryandavis6245 when great point guards are mentioned the media will blow past him. Sport analyst won't bring his name up and I think because he never won a championship.

@Socautogroup

2 жыл бұрын

He actually is recognized as one of the greatest point guards ever 🤦🏾‍♂️

Gary Payton was a dawg on the hardwood. One of the most tenacious defenders and trash talkers ever! Stockton was just like Tim Duncan.. impossible to rattle because they didn't play the emotion game. They are focused and they chop wood day by day. Never too hot or cold.

@4.waunfrmtha4

2 жыл бұрын

J Jj

@CensorTube84

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@daddyfamlittle6262

2 жыл бұрын

🤦🏾‍♂️ he is lying. Similar to Kobe saying T Mac was his toughest opponent! Smh

@stephanrichmond718

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddyfamlittle6262 wth did Kobe or Gary Payton tell you they just said that for the hell of it???? What does either man gain from lying about who their toughest matchups were, especially to you????

@djuelzp

2 жыл бұрын

Chop wood... 👍 agreed

John Stockton is one of the greatest point guards of all time

@Haywerth

2 жыл бұрын

Totally.

@Balal8281

2 жыл бұрын

Top 5 PG’s: Magic Isiah Curry Stockton CP3

@chrish8016

2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness we had some random dude in the comment section to let us all know how good John Stockton was, how else would anyone know?

@Powerule23

2 жыл бұрын

@@Balal8281 Curry's the greatest shooter in the history of the sport, but he's not an all-time great point guard. Magic, Isiah, Stockton, and Kidd ran their team's offense, which requires intangibles. Curry is a one dimensional shooting magician.

@fauxbro1983

2 жыл бұрын

Number 3 in my book

A woman named Laura who lived in our building took me to Lax to see GP who was she was dating at the time. When I tell you Gary Payton What the coolest most absolute nicest celebrity maybe person I’ve ever met in my life it’s no exaggeration. He treated me like he was my big brother that he hadn’t seen in a long time. Big shout out to Laura and big shot out to GP still my big bro! 🧤

Stockton was crazy efficient, that Stockton to malone combo was hard to stop even though you knew it was coming

@brob8204

2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy if you think about it. Utah, imo, may be the most impressive team in the league when you consider certain factors. They've always been good, or at least decent. Utah perennially fields a top 5-10 team. They may be the most 'challenging' free agent destination in the league. What young black guy gets all that money and thinks, hmm, Utah? lol But they're always good!

@betterdays29

2 жыл бұрын

@@brob8204 probably the best team to never win it.

@mastercrossoverreturns

2 жыл бұрын

The mail man 👨

@humbledragger6411

2 жыл бұрын

@@brob8204 nba youngboy😂

@cyberbron2077

2 жыл бұрын

@@betterdays29 facts. One of the greatest teams ever, just had bad luck being in the 90s during MJs bulls runs.

Tim Hardaway, Mark Jackson, Avery Johnson, Mark Price and KJ said the same thing about Stockton in interviews. They say he makes very little to no mistakes. He's not flashy so his assist to turnover ratio was immaculate. J Kidd said in an interview that he was the fastest player he has ever played against. His game was fundamental but I still loved watching him play. I got a chance to see Utah play against my hometown team, the Hornets in 1994 and he is really fast and quick. There is a difference.

@costumeninja1914

2 жыл бұрын

Young Stockton was lightening fast.

With MJ, it was a part of life that he was going to do what he does - DESTROY YOU. All you can hope for is to slow him down. I've seen Stockton play live, he's much bigger than people think he is for starters. Second, he played the game much different than what you see today. He got you in foul trouble right away, his defense infuriated opponents, he's not going to turn the ball over, he can really shoot, but is a pass first PG that can kill with the Pick & Roll. The casual fan cannot understand what GP is saying. Stockton played a different style that would put opponents in a bad head space.

@terryduffield5860

2 жыл бұрын

He was freak strong and borderline dirty physical. Huge freak hands. You’re spot on he was not small in any way

@digitalScribr

2 жыл бұрын

@@terryduffield5860 yeah, I forgot about the mittens. He use to stress PGs out. Steve Francis said that about him his rookie year.

@bizzobg

2 жыл бұрын

Y'all have to be white 🤣

@terryduffield5860

2 жыл бұрын

@@bizzobg You got me…… Lmao Go check his career stats out year by year. 1989-1990 17 points a game avg, almost 15 assists a game AVG, almost 3 steals avg, 50 plus percent FG pct, 84 percent FT pct, couple rebounds avg In 37 min a game avg Nuts Ponder that for a true point guard Pretty damn solid

@mightymikeamps9317

2 жыл бұрын

@@bizzobg You must be racist.

Stockton was a work of art on the court. An amazing point guard in the purest way the position is to be played by design of the game. Love that GP of all people gives him his props.

What no one remembers about Stockton is how tough this guy was,no one and I mean no one ever intimidated him!!!as a Colorado native and Nuggets fan saw a lot of Utah games,and too this day still say how great he was!!!

Dope that John Stockton is gettin the love and respect he earned throughout his illustrious career.

Stockton is underrated. Some of the records he has will never be broken. He’s in my top 5 PG’s for sure

@GHOST91141

2 жыл бұрын

Facts my favorite pg growing up were Magic Kidd Isaiah Thomas Stockton & GP

@terrellhubbard

2 жыл бұрын

Furthermore, He never missed the playoffs Playing in the western conference finals multiple times Playing for one team Utah Jazz 2 finals appearances back to back Never missed a game I believe that correct me if the wrong. & One of the best point guards in the league assists and steals. One of the greatest top 50 players in the history of basketball.

@DJaySplitSecond

2 жыл бұрын

Mine are Magic Zeek Curry Stockton CP3

@beattheodds6219

2 жыл бұрын

He's easily top 5 at his position

@Blankilo

2 жыл бұрын

Best pure point guard ever

Stockton isn't talked about enough for being one of the best players ever.

GARY IS A LEGEND! GLAD HE’S TELLING HIS STORY💯💯

@daddyfamlittle6262

2 жыл бұрын

He is lying! Smh

@industrytalk9060

2 жыл бұрын

Stockton was beast if you know you know.

@antarahibnshaddad7725

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddyfamlittle6262 I agree he’s lying. I think he means the Jazz team made it hard to guard John Stockton

@afrikansnow3877

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddyfamlittle6262 get off every comment you weirdo

@waxdominioni3303

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad he lying

Stockton is the greatest PG of all time without question, for anyone who actually knows the game and saw him play first hand. He grew up working class in Spokane, WA and went to Catholic school, which might not mean much to anyone here but what it means is the guy is tough as nails. GP is from Oakland and has immense respect for Stockton and how tough he is, that tells you a lot right there. It trips people out because John looks like the average suburban dad but he's not a man anyone would want to fuck with I guarantee you that. All of the greats from his era have stories about him and they all respected and feared him on the court. He broke his leg playing for the dream team ahead of the 92 olympics and played through it anyway.

@nonamewillbegiven1217

Жыл бұрын

So yes question

@TheVigorousWolf

8 ай бұрын

A lot of people also think his assists come from longevity when out of the top 10 most assists in a season, Stockton has 7 of those seasons!!😂😂😂 on top of giving you 17+ points in his prime to go with it lol. And his assist/turnover ratio is the greatest of all time also so 🤷‍♂️, combined with his defensive prowess, jump shooting ability from all fields, the most durability from a point guard…..you start to wonder, “why is he not considered the GOAT point guard in literally every basketball conversation?” Most underrated player of all time in my opinion along with Olajuwon.

Gary Payton is one of my favorite point guards of all-time because I always felt he was a swiss army knife. He was able to do so many different things. I enjoyed seeing him play growing up.

As a Jazz fan, I loved the Payton v. Stockton battles through the years and Seattle had some epic games and playoff series. Very evenly matched teams. Love The Glove.

I love the enthusiasm in every interview. Gary will always be solid

Great perspective on the dynamics of different players in different statures and abilities.

Gary one of the greatest of all time this guy a legend for real

@thamiosmgtow3678

2 жыл бұрын

stop tryin to catch a simp's

@adamgordon2572

2 жыл бұрын

You write the same bull💩 on every video 💯

@phenomfacemob1011

2 жыл бұрын

Stop it

@GORILLA_PIMP

2 жыл бұрын

@@phenomfacemob1011 🤣

In 92' Utah defeated Seattle. In 93' Seattle defeated Utah. In '96 Seattle defeated Utah in the Western conference Finals in 7 games and Payton Destroyed Stockton in that series. In 2000 the Jazz defeated the Sonics.

@AjFrmStony6224

2 жыл бұрын

They low-key was a 🔥🔥 rivalry

@anen9332

2 жыл бұрын

It should always be mentioned that Stockton had a severe right arm injury in the 1996 WCF. It was so bad that he considered only dribbling with his left, but decided against it because he didn't want the Sonics to see how bad the injury was. Nonetheless, it became obvious that everyone knew including Payton, as he often backed off Stockton and dared him to shoot in the series. Malone went on to say that 95% of players would have sat that series out with the injury that Stockton decided to play through.

@LIBREPUB

2 жыл бұрын

Those were all great battles.

@OG-19

Жыл бұрын

And MJ beat them all. lol

@scratchpenny

9 ай бұрын

@@OG-19 Not just MJ, but a team with 3 Hall of Famers and a bunch of elite role players. MJ was great, but the marketing mythology of him makes him seem more than he was.

I'm so glad he was able to get a ring...A Legend this guy

@staytight6340

2 жыл бұрын

Who's Gary payten?

@anthonymoody3826

2 жыл бұрын

@@staytight6340 I have no idea who Gary PAYTEN is, since his name is Gary PAYTON

@fredrickjohnson7711

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonymoody3826 lol he's a troll

@steventipton7369

2 жыл бұрын

Who did he get a ring with, Miami?

@fredrickjohnson7711

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventipton7369 yeah back in 2006

I understand exactly what he saying from a basketball perspective. Stockton was hell.

I just love the way Gary tells stories about other players. Honest and fun. Love you Gary

John Stockton is like Ngolo Kante energy wise and in terms of effectiveness. Very efficient and consistent

@tateihuhwa9089

2 жыл бұрын

I never watched a full Stockton game, but from what I see his an underrated defender, couple that with his ability to read the game at all times probably made him unstoppable

@Lenasevilla-yb4ei

2 жыл бұрын

You know you can’t give too many compliments in these comments ppl that have nothing and are nothing will be jealous 💁🏽‍♀️

@FuShengAlex

2 жыл бұрын

@@tateihuhwa9089 he was never the "unstoppable" type player. Except in the 4th quarter of game 6 vs Houston in 97 lol

@tateihuhwa9089

2 жыл бұрын

@@FuShengAlex Not unstoppable in a KD, Jordan type why, but Stopping Stockton from scoring didn't stop him from having a major impact on the score. For alot of other greats it seems if you could cut off one of they're favourite avenues they become stagnant.

@betterdays29

2 жыл бұрын

Nah man stockton and Kante isn't a good comparison Modric

Someone cue up that Jordan meme of him laughing 😂

@jaystacks5249

2 жыл бұрын

Jordan isn’t everything

@cyberbron2077

2 жыл бұрын

Someone put up those 23 points on 36 percent shooting MJ averaged in the 96 finals with Payton guarding him.

"This nigga smell sweet" I remember watching a game as a kid and reading his lips, he was talking to Mike lol

I can see that Stockton could shoot finish at the basket & play make for others rarely turned the ball over and he was strong af also.

@masterchinese28

19 күн бұрын

He once took the ball out of Shaq's hands when they were both scrambling for a loose ball. In the post-game interview the reporter excitedly tried to make a big deal of the seeming David vs Goliath moment. Stockton just shrugged and said, "I guess I got there first."

MJ’s laugh in Last Dance really got to him.

@Maiqqz

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Gary has said this since 2016, bruh. Always the same argument, not fake bs. It's just a different but solid perspective imo.

The glove. Those were the days. Thanks for the memories, Gary. -Seattle

Another great interview.

I'm old, I remember the glove playing at Oregon St. and was on the Sports Illustrated cover (1989)

Garys face after Vlad mentions TAXES!!!!!!!...LOL

I like his responses, he a real Bay .....

GP is speaking from a elite defender perspective, with Jordan you knew he was only looking to score so you can focus in on that, if the refs allowed you to play defense on him you’d have a good chance in that battle but the league loved him cause he brought in the money. Stockton was probably one of the most versatile players of his time. I get GP’s point

I’m very lucky to see all these players back in the day , this was the NBA .

John Stockton is the greatest point guard of all time to *never* win a ring.

@BloodofEli

2 жыл бұрын

Cap

@babyjack9743

2 жыл бұрын

Iverson

@longbeachmaumba7059

2 жыл бұрын

@@babyjack9743 The thing is though Iverson was closer to a shooting guard.

@FuShengAlex

2 жыл бұрын

Cp3 is better than Stockton

@KevonDaDon

2 жыл бұрын

@@babyjack9743 AI is a 2

Payton🔥🔥🔥🔥love that dude. Blessings sir 2 u and jr!!🎯

I'm smokin gary payton shit is gas🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

good video

Worldwide legend , Oakland California legend 💯💯💯

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV KZread Member: kzread.info/dron/g7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA.htmljoin

They called him THE GLOVE 🥊 🧤 FOR A REASON!

I like Gary Payton interviews

Lol the cap is real 🤣

In the days of hand checking and he played so good amazing player

Dam the glove making stock sound tough 💯

Gary Giving Knowledge For Real.

Got damn I took one bite of food and the video was over

I was eight game five my old man took me to the game I saw Gary Payton dismantle the legend that day

Stockton had a laser focus always and one of the best shooters to play the game.

John Stockton always been one of my favorite players

@GORILLA_PIMP

2 жыл бұрын

I mean dude just played so hard with everything he had for years man Hard not to respect him

Talk about efficiency JS a legend

Mj And The Bulls were my guys, but boy do i respect and appreciate What Johnny Stockton brought to the game. Top 5 best point Guards EVER in my Opinion!

Interesting break down from Payton.

Im waiting on gp when he talks about kobe and the rest of the big four shaq and karl malone.

Shout out from Stockton California lol

And Stockton did this driving to the games/practice in a minivan lmao 😂

RESPECT!!!!!

When a point guard who plays 46min everygame and can score, pass, create and shoot like Gary could and win defensive player of the year is really amazing.

" i can pass that b**** like Stockton"...... -Jack Harlow 🤣

Gary said that smoking that Gary Payton 41

I was a sonics fan and I remember the struggle. GP was awesome but Stockton was like a terminator back then. He and Malone knew exactly what they wanted to do and dared you to stop them.

my fav pg of all time. him and sam cassell

"always moving" This.

Gary Payton was a great player and a smart player great segment

SALTY!! CUZ JORDAN LAUGHED AT HIM!! LMFAO

John Stockton was a real ballplayer.

Glad GP ended getting his ring with my Heat!

John Stockton was my all time favorite player

All this defensive talk would have James Garden’s head spinning 😵‍💫

There will never be a tough hardwood PG like Payton! They don’t build them like that anymore!

@kavonlee8748

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t come for Jrue Holiday like that

People always overrate offense and underrate passing and defense. Stockton was a god at assists and defense.

These millennials don’t know how elite Stockson really was especially with Karl Malone. That’s 2 HOFrs without question.

@hellofriendhypnosis

2 жыл бұрын

You do realize some millennial are pushing 40 my dude! Some of the older ones grew up watching Stockton and Malone as kids!! For example, I missed being a millennial by 3 years and I'm 42. I grew up watching late 80s and 90s basketball and I'm right at the very end of Gen X, some say we are our own group Xennials. Too young to really be Gen X to old to be Gen Y (Millennial) A lot of old ppl seem to not get that Gen Z are the youngsters.

@tjcovers2874

2 жыл бұрын

He cool he ain’t no Steph tho

@chriskey7440

2 жыл бұрын

Millennials actually watched the Jazz era, I did and I was born in 86. You're talking about Gen Z people

@FuShengAlex

2 жыл бұрын

Stockton would just be a random guy in the league nowadays. He would not be a perennial All star in the 2010s to today like he was in his era. I will give him credit he was tougher and more durable than anyone in this generation though.

@Tawknmysht

2 жыл бұрын

@@FuShengAlex all I gotta say is… Wiggins WAS A STARTER N THE ALLSTAR GAME THIS YEAR🤦‍♂️🤣 Don’t tell me John & especially the glove wouldn’t b allstars every year Very few guards average 12,13,14,15&16 assists per game nowadays They definitely don’t average 3 steals per game

🗣CAP!

He put up big numbers and only played 34min. Let that sink in. His efficiency is what made him great.

And what’s something they both have in common no rings lol 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

@GORILLA_PIMP

2 жыл бұрын

Well miami did payton a favor an won him a ring in 06 I think But I hear you lol

Ok... I understand more of what he's saying now.. plus he played against Utah many more times than Chicago.

There were always players that I didn't like. Later in life, i grew to understand that it didn't matter what i thought of them. The truth was that they were great. Bird. Stockton. Rodman. Many more

GP is the realest lol

Loving the fact everybody giving Gary his flowers instead of bashing him because of Jordan slander

@royrichardson9164

2 жыл бұрын

People who actually watched him play always give him his flowers and they also know who the GOAT was. It is what it is

The more these guys who Michael Jordan beat talk, the worse they look. It's actually funny and sad at the same time.

@eddtone24

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you,ain’t no way Stockton was harder to guard then MJ. He was destroying anybody in front of him.All these guys jus as salty as pippen and that was his teammate🤦🏾‍♂️

@darkdante9

2 жыл бұрын

@@eddtone24 Did you listen to how you he was explaining how Stockton was on the court? He knows Jordan was hard to guard, but Stockton was much harder because the trash talk didn't phase him. He was always focused and was moving around a lot off screens and pick and rolls making Payton work harder to stay on him. You think it's easier to guard a point guard who constantly moves around a lot and making you have to stay on him than a shooting guard who always has the ball in hands ready to score?

@cyberbron2077

2 жыл бұрын

@@eddtone24 you Jordan fans got hard heads. Number one, he literally explained why in the video. Two, there's a thing called match ups, some players find specific players tougher to guard because of their unique set of skills. Each player is different. Three MJ averaged 23 on 36 percent shooting with Payton guarding him in the 96 finals.

Gary Payton was/is such an underrated point guard. Dude was lights out and his D was just on another level

Man I miss the SuperSonics

Stockton is the most underrated Pg ever

I miss this era of basketball

ONLY 1.6 1.8. IN the 90s 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Stockon was always overlooked

My favorite player ever the glove

Gary doesn't believe that lmao I'd love to see him answer that question on a polygraph 😅😅

My boy GP lol “only 1.8 mill a year” 😂

When I was a kid in the 90s I really liked the Jazz because they were so uncool. I looked at Payton as being a 'superstar', partly because he had his own sneakers. But GP was a true warrior as well. You could take it all away from GP and he would still be the same man. Love him.

The 🔑 how many assists he said

True John Stockton never stopped when he was on the court. Constantly looking for the best option.

27-16-5-5 and we gettin beat by 20! I CANT DEAll with thattt

Vladtv u need to interview John Stockton

john stockon w/ his hairy body is such a great hof point guard. i miss the old days in the association.

😭😭😭😭😭the cap is so real...he needed help defense and double team and trap defense for Jordan...😭😭😭 he aunt need that with john

Gray Payton been smoking too much Gary Payton 😂

Now GP done turned into Pippin. People ain't shyte.

@shinratensei2454

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t really argue with a pro

@GREGG.T

2 жыл бұрын

@@shinratensei2454 Your IQ or lack there of is showing.