The countdown is on! We’re offering 84 facts on the ’84 Draft – one every hour — in advance of the June 9 premiere of “The84Draft” on NBA TV.
John Stockton began his assault on the NBA’s assist records in 1987-88.
Name: John Stockton
Position: Guard
Vitals: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds
Birthday: March 26, 1962
College: Gonzaga
Drafted in 1984: 16th overall by Utah Jazz
Draft fact: John Stockton, the 16th pick of the 1984 Draft, led the league in assists in nine straight seasons (from 1987-88 to 1995-96).
VIDEO: Relive some great assists from throughout John Stockton’s career
We’re just nine hours away from “The84Draft” on NBA TV! Tune in for the captivating story on one of the NBA’s most talent-filled and unique classes ever.
