David stockton biography

David Stockton

American basketball player (born )

David James Stockton (born June 24, ) is an American professional basketball player for the Valley Suns of the NBA G League.

He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and is the son of Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton.

High school career

Stockton attended Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane, Washington. As a senior in –09, he averaged points in 20 games as he helped lead the Bullpups to a 24–6 record.

He led all scorers with 22 points as Gonzaga Prep defeated Inglemoor 72–64 in overtime to claim fourth place in the Washington Express Class 4A Basketball Tournament. He also quarterbacked Prep's football team to an 8–2 record as senior.[1][2]

College career

After redshirting the –10 season,[3] Stockton joined the Gonzaga Bulldogs for his freshman season in – He appeared in 34 of 35 games off the bench as he averaged points, rebounds and assists in minutes per game.[1][4]

In his sophomore season, Stockton started his first career game in the season opener against Eastern Washington, before coming off the bench for the rest of the season.

In 33 games, he averaged points, rebounds and assists in minutes per game.[1][4]

In his junior season, Stockton appeared in all 35 games with his lone start coming against Lewis-Clark Articulate College.

He scored a season-high 13 points against the Warriors to best his point show opening-night against Southern Utah. He averaged points, rebounds, assists and steals in minutes per game.[1][4]

In his senior season, Stockton was named to the WCC All-Tournament Team after helping Gonzaga defeat the tournament.

In 36 games (all starts), he averaged points, rebounds, assists and steals in minutes per game.[4]

Professional career

Reno Bighorns (–)

After going undrafted in the NBA draft, Stockton joined the Phoenix Suns for the NBA Summer League.

On September 29, , he signed with the Washington Wizards.[5] However, he was later waived by the Wizards on October 3.[6] On November 1, he was selected by the Maine Red Claws in the third round of the NBA Development League Draft.

He was later traded to the Reno Bighorns on draft night.[7]

Sacramento Kings ()

On February 20, , Stockton signed a day shrink with the Sacramento Kings.[8] The next day, he made his NBA debut, recording one indicate, two rebounds and one assist in the Kings' –99 decline to the Los Angeles Clippers.[9] Following the expiry of his contract on March 1, the Kings decided to not re-sign Stockton to a second afternoon contract.[10] On March 2, he was reacquired by Reno, and four days later, he tied the NBA Development League register for most assists in a game with 22 against the Texas Legends.[11] On March 22, Stockton recorded his first career triple-double after recording 36 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in a – win over the Idaho Stampede.[12] On April 12, he returned to the Kings, signing with them through the –16 season.[13]

Return to the Bighorns (–)

In July , Stockton joined the Kings for the NBA Summer League.

On October 22, he was waived by the Kings after appearing in three preseason games.[14] On November 27, he was reacquired by the Reno Bighorns.[15]

In July , Stockton re-joined the Kings for the NBA Summer League.[16]

Cedevita Zagreb ()

On July 23, , Stockton signed a three-year deal with Croatian club Cedevita Zagreb.[17] In early November , he left Cedevita in order to autograph in New Zealand.[18][19]

New Zealand Breakers (–)

On November 10, , Stockton signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the rest of the –17 NBL season, as an injury replacement player for Ben Woodside.[20] He made his debut for the Breakers on November 18, scoring an same game-high 17 points in 24 minutes off the bench in a –85 win over the Illawarra Hawks.[21] On December 2, he recorded a game-high 24 points and 10 assists in a 95–91 loss to Illawarra.[22] He averaged 15 points and assists per game over his first four outings with the Breakers, but over his next six games, his numbers dropped considerably, as he failed to record double digits in either points or assists.

On January 7, , he was released by the Breakers due to what the club cited as an ongoing back injury.[23][24] In 10 games, he averaged points, rebounds and assists per game.

Third stint with the Bighorns (–)

On February 24, , Stockton was reacquired by the Reno Bighorns.[25]

In July , Stockton linked the Phoenix Suns for the NBA Summer League.[26] He signed with the Sacramento Kings on October 10, ,[27] and then waived five days later.[28] On October 22, he was named in the Reno Bighorns –18 training camp roster.[29]

Utah Jazz ()

On March 17, , Stockton signed a day contract with the Utah Jazz.[30] With his father John Stockton in attendance, he made his debut for the Jazz on March 25, scoring two points off free throws in a –91 win over the Golden State Warriors.[31][32] He signed a second day reduce on March 27,[33] and a rest-of-season contract on April 6.[34]

Medi Bayreuth (–)

On August 1, , Stockton signed with Medi Bayreuth of the German Basketball Bundesliga.[35]

South Bay Lakers (–)

On October 4, , Stockton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[36] He was waived in training camp but added to the roster of the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.[37] On November 30, , Stockton posted 30 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals in a loss to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[38] He missed two games in December with a hamstring injury.[39] Stockton averaged points, rebounds, assists and steals per game.[40]

Mets de Guaynabo ()

On October 26, , Stockton signed with the Mets de Guaynabo of Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Better Nacional.[41][40]

Memphis Hustle ()

On January 11, , the Memphis Hustle acquired Stockton's returning player rights from the South Bay Lakers in exchange for the returning rights to Dusty Hannahs.[42] On January 26, , Stockton signed with the Hustle.[43]

Return to Mets de Guaynabo ()

On June 22, , Stockton re-signed with the Mets de Guaynabo.[44]

Return to the Hustle (–)

On October 15, , Stockton signed with the Memphis Grizzlies,[45] but was waived the next day.[46] On October 23, he re-signed with the Memphis Hustle.[47] Stockton was removed from the team on February 14, [48] He was reacquired by the Hustle on February [49]

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (–)

On September 16, , Stockton signed with the Indiana Pacers,[50] but was waived one week later.[51]

On October 24, , Stockton joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants training camp roster.[52]

Cangrejeros de Santurce ()

On April 10, , Stockton signed with Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Puerto Rican league.[53]

NBA G League Ignite (–)

On August 28, , Stockton signed with the NBA G League Ignite,[54] but was waived on January 10, [55] As a result of the team folding following the –24 NBA G League season, Stockton's player defer rights were transferred to the Indiana Mad Ants.

Capitanes de Arecibo ()

On February 1, , Stockton signed with the Capitanes de Arecibo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[56]

Valley Suns (–present)

On September 27, , Stockton signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Phoenix Suns, but was waived three days later.[57] On October 27, he unified the Valley Suns.[58]

Career statistics

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&#;BPG&#; Blocks per game &#;PPG&#; Points per game &#;Bold&#; Career high

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

Personal life

Stockton is the son of John and Nada Stockton.

His father played 19 years for the Utah Jazz and entered the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in His great-grandfather, Houston Stockton, played football for Gonzaga from to , going undefeated his senior year of as he earned All-America honorable mention honors.

His eldest brother, Houston Jr., played football for University of Montana, and older brother, Michael, currently plays professional basketball in France.[1]

Stockton is eligible for a Croatian passport,[59] because his mother Nada is of Montenegrin and Croatian descent.

She is a daughter of American politician Mike Stepovich.[60][61]

See also

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