John Stockton’s Amazing Career Stats

To fully appreciate the greatness of John Stockton, sometimes one must examine each astonishing statistic, every amazing achievement, and the sheer magnitude of the his accomplishments. So, in honor of Mr. Stockton and the retirement of his number, we offer up a sampling of his records:

Games Played
Games Played: 1504 of a possible 1526 (3rd on NBA's All-time List)
Games Started: 1300
Most Seasons playing Every Game: 17 (all 82 16 times, all 50 in 1998-99)
Minutes Played: 47,764 (5th on NBA's All-time List)
Consecutive Games Played: 609 (2/13/1990 - 4/20/1997, 8th best All-time; 442 straight at time of retirement)


Points
Career Points: 19711 (29th best all-time)
Career Average: 13.1
Career High Average: 17.24 (1989-90)
Career High Points: 34 (@ Sacramento 3/17/90)
Career Field Goal Percentage: .515


Assists
Career Assists: 15,806 (NBA All-time Leader)
Most Assists, Season: 1,164 (1990-91, NBA Record)
Most Assists, Game: 28 v. San Antonio (1/15/91)
Most Seasons W/ 1000+ Assists: 7 (NBA Record) Note: Only 9 such seasons have occured, 7 belong to Stockton
Average Per Game, Career: 10.5
Highest Season Average: 14.5 (NBA Record, 1989-90)
Most Seasons Leading The League In Assists: 9 (1987-88 through 1995-96, NBA Record)
Consecutive Seasons Leading the League In Assists: 9 (1987-88 through 1995-96, NBA Record)
Number of 20+ Assist Games: 34


Steals
Career Steals: 3265 (NBA All-time leader)
Career High, season: 308
Career High, game: 9 (v. Houston, 2/12/1991)
Career Average: 2.17
Season High Average: 3.21 (led league in 1988-89 and 1991-92 [2.98]


Assists Dateline:
Stockton's First Assist: November 26, 1984 @ Seattle - Jeff Wilkins 18 ft. baseline jumper, 1:52 1st Quarter
1000 career assist - vs. Portland, April 5 1986
2000 career assist - at Sacramento, January 2 1988
3000 career assist - vs. Chicago, November 30 1989
4000 career assist - at Houston, November 11 1989
5000 career assist - vs. Houston, April 14 1990
6000 career assist - at Seattle, March 16 1991
7000 career assist - vs. Houston, February 21 1992
8000 career assist - vs. Houston, February 23 1993
9000 career assist - at Los Angeles Clippers, February 16 1994
10000 career assist - vs. Boston, February 18 1995
11000 career assist - vs. Phoenix, February 26 1996
12000 career assist - at Charlotte, March 17 1997
13000 career assist - vs. Los Angeles Lakers, April 17 1999
14000 career assist - vs. Milwaukee, December 13, 2000
15000 career assist - at Houston, March 10, 2002
15806 career assist (final assist) - at Sacramento, April 16, 2003 6:57 3rd Quarter, fast break lay-up to Matt Harpring


More Assist Milestones
1987-88 season - Set NBA single season assist record (1128), surpassing previous record held by Isiah Thomas (1123)
1988 Playoffs - Tied an NBA all-time individual playoff record with 24 assists at Los Angeles Lakers on May 17, 1988 (tied with Magic Johnson)
February 1, 1995 - Broke the NBA's all-time assist record (9921), previously held by Magic Johnson


Road to the Record:

Moved into 7th on the NBA's all-time assists list at 6,918 on February 5, 1992 at Sacramento, passing Guy Rogers

Moved into 6th place on 6,956 on February 17, 1992 vs. Boston, passing Bob Cousy (6,955)

Moved into 5th place after passing Lenny Wilkens in 1992

Moved into 4th place after passing Mo Cheeks in 1992

Moved into 3rd place after passing Isiah Thomas during 1993-94 season

Moved into 2nd place with assist number 9,888 on January 28, 1995 vs. New Jersey, passing Oscar Robertson (9,887)