88 Quotes by John Stockton

Why was I able to be able to pass? What did I do right that allowed me to make a pass - any given pass? There's balance; there's vision.

I've benefited from great coaches my whole life, starting in sixth grade. To be able to pass that on is a neat experience for me.

I've been lucky to have great coaching, great teammates, and a desire to keep getting better. That, slowly over time, helped me grow from an average high school player to the NBA.

If I could turn into my old coaches, or my parents, then I'd consider that a definite plus.

My brother thundered me in everything most of my life. He was a great carrot out in front of me. All I wanted to do, ever, was beat him at anything.

When you're younger, you might make some shots you're not normally capable of, because you're more fluid, maybe stronger, maybe faster. As you get older, you learn not to take those crazy shots.

For me, the timing has been good, but I also feel very lucky to be playing in Utah. We have a good team with tremendous players who like to win.

I love to play, and I appreciate the opportunity to be part of a good organization.

Usually for the last play, everyone goes helter-skelter. They go to the wrong spots. They don't do the right thing.