Man, John Stockton was the definition of mr. Basketball with all that grit, grind, physical & mental toughness, yet feels so underrated.. Needs more recognition, dude was a beast.
@David Lawrence it happens when you facing the greatest player in the NBA history... also possibly the greatest team. Chapionship is won by team not individual. But there is all his peers and the likes of Steve Nash and Jason Kidd approving he's the baddest pg there was. to be honest I'll take the word of The Glove, aka the best defensive pg all time.
John Stockton and Pete Maravich were other-worldly talented. Eyes in the back of their heads and always ready to make the pass off to get the point. They drew the defense and counted on that to make plays. Great watching those guys.
@@jlui21 that story really crack me up by C Wedd. Hey ! you wanna see the baddest man on the plant, John Stockton pulls up getting out of a minivan, classic
Grown up in Utah during the 90s. Stockton to Malone was everything for us. But Payton was always my favorite player. He respects game. You can see it in his eyes how hard he respects the hustle. HOF indeed.
Those GP and Stockton games and battles are the top tier and a treat, great to see the shared respect and esteem, both deserved, from both and each other!
Payton played against Stockton in the 93 96 & 2000 playoffs (each of which went to a seventh game) Utah & Seattle were in the Midwest division at that time
Seattle was in the Pacific division, never Midwestern. And the 93 and 2000 playoff match ups with Utah were both in the first round. So they couldn't have had 7 games, could they?
I played two pick up games with GP at Dixon Rec Center at OSU in '90. I got him three assists. The guy wasn't a jerk, he just got bored with lesser players and wouldn't shut up. My sophomore year I got Brent Barry - the only white guy to win the slam dunk contest. I tried to teach him some golf theory, but his dad was promoting the Medicus. Both really cool guys. Go Beavs.
The Bulls would still win, never bet against Jordan in a 7 game series. That being said, having GP on Jordan would of been great, it be interesting to see what Phil and Michael would do from game 1.
Yeah but Payton had an injury so jordan would have still took over...people say Payton still played high minutes leading up to that 4th game right...40 plus minutes but he didn't guard jordan...if he had to I'm telling you it would have been different...jordan never sat in one place...and pippen jad a horrible shooting series shooting 38 % that series...i believe he would have been the factor...if Payton focused on my would pippen step up...if pippen still played the same then sure it would have been a game 7 win or game 7 loss
eye2thebeholder - funny thing is I had literally forgot all about that narrative to you brought it up. Agree 100 percent. Payton was a defensive maestro and didn't fear no one. Wish he would've finished his career up here in Seattle though. Would've been sweet to see him play with Ray Allen.
That’s tough to say. Everyone knows MJs killer instinct. Say in game 1 Jordan lights GP for 40, then what? It was probably better for the Sonics to give MJ a different look later on in the series. Once the Bulls made the adjustments, it was game over.
Remember when Basketball was a Team sport. Man, I've got some of the greatest memories of playing Basketball all over the Midwest. I used to beat up on Danny Manning, in Lawrence. He couldn't handle my game. I guess I should say, he was 14 and I was 19. He was a good kid. Played with Reggie Theus, Phil Ford, Scott Wedman, Tiny Archibald, Big Sam Lacey. So many. KU Center Paul Mokeski used to come by the Gas Station I worked at, when I was going to KU. He'd pull up to the pump and I'd watch him climb out of a frigging Volkswagen. I mean, Paul was bigger than the Car. I think he may have been 7'1 or 7'2. I said, Paul, why don't you get a bigger Car. He'd say, I love the looks on people's faces. He was a good guy. So many wonderful times. Hanging with guy's who just loved the Game. Drank beers with Larry Brown at the Wheel, in Lawrence. We were All brothers, back then. Miss them ALL.
Stockton's assist record will never be broken, ever. Stockton's steals record will never be broken, ever. The ONLY reason why Magic is rated higher is that Stockton never got a ring. But John was absolutely the greatest point guard ever in the half court offense. Old school tough.
The shit Payton got for saying John was harder to guard than Micahel was ridiculous! I remember watching that interview and thinking why are they questioning him, telling him he's wrong. If you don't like his answer then don't ask the question. The man played both and it's NOT his opinion it's his FACTS! John Stockton was harder to guard than Michel Jordan!
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He got a ring and is on the Hall Of Fame. He got money some land and he is spokesman for the Hall of Fame. All that without a college degree straight from deep East Oakland, I called that blessed. Fucking dumb ass. Stop hating 😡 and do more congratulating. Not even a judge can pass judgement. Read the book clown!
Man, John Stockton was the definition of mr. Basketball with all that grit, grind, physical & mental toughness, yet feels so underrated.. Needs more recognition, dude was a beast.
mr fundamentals
Stockton and Malone are the greatest to never win it, and that's just how I feel
Barkley is a close 2nd
@David Lawrence it happens when you facing the greatest player in the NBA history... also possibly the greatest team. Chapionship is won by team not individual.
But there is all his peers and the likes of Steve Nash and Jason Kidd approving he's the baddest pg there was. to be honest I'll take the word of The Glove, aka the best defensive pg all time.
@Dominic dominic you kids are so clueless, his smarts and toughness were off the charts, he had plenty of skills to go along with it
dude was a baaaaaaaaaaad man
John Stockton and Pete Maravich were other-worldly talented. Eyes in the back of their heads and always ready to make the pass off to get the point. They drew the defense and counted on that to make plays. Great watching those guys.
Facts
They were nothing alike
Pete pass ....HAHAHA!!
John Stockton was a savage.
who drove a minivan -- C Webb.
@@jlui21 that story really crack me up by C Wedd. Hey ! you wanna see the baddest man on the plant, John Stockton pulls up getting out of a minivan, classic
Factz
Grown up in Utah during the 90s. Stockton to Malone was everything for us. But Payton was always my favorite player. He respects game. You can see it in his eyes how hard he respects the hustle. HOF indeed.
Stockton and Malone is one of the best dual combinations in the game!
And no one called it better than Hot Rod
The glove 😊
Great interview. Payton and Stockton are 2 iconic point guards.
GP & John brought out the best in each other themselves & their teams every time they faced each other
Those GP and Stockton games and battles are the top tier and a treat, great to see the shared respect and esteem, both deserved, from both and each other!
The Glove and The Reign Man, one of my all time favorite NBA duos.
If that is one of your favorite duos - you are going to love the new piece we did with Shawn Kemp... Check it out!
Stockton and Payton two all time great point guards. My personal favs!
We agree! Payton is now a regular host of BBK PDX so keep checking us out!
Stockton was a real one. Top 5 pg of all time maybe best pure PG ever
No doubt about it! Can't argue with that point
When I was a kid GP and Stockton were the two elite point guards. I love that they have that respect between each other.
Payton played against Stockton in the 93 96 & 2000 playoffs (each of which went to a seventh game)
Utah & Seattle were in the Midwest division at that time
Never was Seattle in the Midwest division.
Seattle was in the Pacific division, never Midwestern. And the 93 and 2000 playoff match ups with Utah were both in the first round. So they couldn't have had 7 games, could they?
GP's the realest cat.
GP's was my favorite player for the longest.
I played two pick up games with GP at Dixon Rec Center at OSU in '90. I got him three assists. The guy wasn't a jerk, he just got bored with lesser players and wouldn't shut up. My sophomore year I got Brent Barry - the only white guy to win the slam dunk contest. I tried to teach him some golf theory, but his dad was promoting the Medicus. Both really cool guys. Go Beavs.
Shout out to D-Wade for delivering in 06, guys like GP, Lonzo and White Chocolate deserve to be champions for the late 90s early 2000s fans.
If only George Karl would have let Gary guard MJ at the beginning of that '96 Finals series instead of when they were already down 0-3.....
The Bulls would still win, never bet against Jordan in a 7 game series. That being said, having GP on Jordan would of been great, it be interesting to see what Phil and Michael would do from game 1.
You said it T, i forgot all about that.
Yeah but Payton had an injury so jordan would have still took over...people say Payton still played high minutes leading up to that 4th game right...40 plus minutes but he didn't guard jordan...if he had to I'm telling you it would have been different...jordan never sat in one place...and pippen jad a horrible shooting series shooting 38 % that series...i believe he would have been the factor...if Payton focused on my would pippen step up...if pippen still played the same then sure it would have been a game 7 win or game 7 loss
eye2thebeholder - funny thing is I had literally forgot all about that narrative to you brought it up. Agree 100 percent. Payton was a defensive maestro and didn't fear no one.
Wish he would've finished his career up here in Seattle though. Would've been sweet to see him play with Ray Allen.
That’s tough to say. Everyone knows MJs killer instinct. Say in game 1 Jordan lights GP for 40, then what? It was probably better for the Sonics to give MJ a different look later on in the series. Once the Bulls made the adjustments, it was game over.
Remember when Basketball was a Team sport. Man, I've got some of the greatest memories of playing Basketball all over the Midwest. I used to beat up on Danny Manning, in Lawrence. He couldn't handle my game. I guess I should say, he was 14 and I was 19. He was a good kid. Played with Reggie Theus, Phil Ford, Scott Wedman, Tiny Archibald, Big Sam Lacey. So many. KU Center Paul Mokeski used to come by the Gas Station I worked at, when I was going to KU. He'd pull up to the pump and I'd watch him climb out of a frigging Volkswagen. I mean, Paul was bigger than the Car. I think he may have been 7'1 or 7'2. I said, Paul, why don't you get a bigger Car. He'd say, I love the looks on people's faces. He was a good guy. So many wonderful times. Hanging with guy's who just loved the Game. Drank beers with Larry Brown at the Wheel, in Lawrence. We were All brothers, back then. Miss them ALL.
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!
@@basketballkingzpdx1659 You know it, and that's a lifelong commitment. You've got some great stuff, My Man. It's appreciated.
Stockton's assist record will never be broken, ever. Stockton's steals record will never be broken, ever. The ONLY reason why Magic is rated higher is that Stockton never got a ring. But John was absolutely the greatest point guard ever in the half court offense. Old school tough.
And??? Magic has 5 rings and is the best pg ever...Jordan doesn't own the scoring record but he's better than Kareem. Simple logic!!!
Nice try big guy
@@basketballkingzpdx1659 well said. I am a huge fan of Stocks as well Wilt Chamberlain's. Those two guys I think get overlooked as well Oscar Schmidt
For me ..Payton and Stockton ..ultimate point guards ...both ends of the court ...
Gary seems like a good bloke to have on your team. Not playing against him though!
That GP Nike was dope
Stockton been loyal to his team for 19 seasons
Shawn Kemp #40
damn Payton took a long time to tell that story
Glove was that good. He never backed down.
Tough as nails! 90's tough
GP said Fuck Jordan! I love it man!
My guy Maui Herndon! Miss you big bro!
Miss u too fam
Skyline High School!
I would take GP and Stockton over Curry any day. Those guys played both sides of the court.
One can argue that point, but definitely a different era of basketball for sure
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you gonna lose
G.P was too ill. The glove is 💯 legend!
The shit Payton got for saying John was harder to guard than Micahel was ridiculous! I remember watching that interview and thinking why are they questioning him, telling him he's wrong.
If you don't like his answer then don't ask the question. The man played both and it's NOT his opinion it's his FACTS! John Stockton was harder to guard than Michel Jordan!
The funny thing is there’s enough footage that proves MJ couldn’t guard Stockton either
Dawn Stanley, lol
Gary hates the bloke holding the ball
What's funny they're best friends. Frankie what part of Australia are you from?
@@basketballkingzpdx1659 What's the difference?
One of our show host played in Perth.
Michael Jordan would say gary payton was his easiest opponent lol
lol hell yeah he would to not give him no fucking thought on thinking he was a threat
He proved he was better than Jordan. 😂
Payton butt hurt, just like Isiah Thomas, towards MJ. Neither one could stop MJ and they both couldn't win a championship after MJ got some help.
Do you think Gary got a degree in college? NOT!
But he became a millionaire, that's trump's a degree
@@markbrinton6790 trump's like a card game not Prez lol
mark brinton trump card dumbfuck
mark brinton what? Parents basement?good one dummy🤦♂️ u can’t see my profile picture? My kids standing in front of my house stupid! I live in a upscale neighborhood outside of St. Louis stupid.🤣🤣🤣
He got a ring and is on the Hall Of Fame. He got money some land and he is spokesman for the Hall of Fame. All that without a college degree straight from deep East Oakland, I called that blessed. Fucking dumb ass. Stop hating 😡 and do more congratulating. Not even a judge can pass judgement. Read the book clown!