John Stockton 28 Assists 1991 Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs
Stockton 20 points, 27 assists. Stockton rolls to the Malone to the hoop. Slammed up 28 assists. Carl, brother Mark eating the screen. Stockton looking down low. There’s big mark slammed up. If you require eyeglasses, bring your prescription tonight. A world class service underneath. He’s got it. Stockton front court. Carl along the screen. Stockton behind it. Down low to Carl. Power in up. Been 28 for sure. John Stockton makes another steal. Yep. There’s tough stop to Carl. Good. Carl Malone out. He’ll look for Carl Malone. Grounded by Greenwood. Alioop low. Carl’s got it. Play it up and in. Robinson out to Strickland. Stolen by Stockton. Stockton with blue. Stockton to blue to the hoop. Oh no. Stockton. He’s got Jeff with him. Greenwood back. Trailer. Car Malone. Gi up and in from Stockton. Oh my goodness. That been 24. Stockton steals it to Malone. He’s going to give one here, baby.
John Stockton still holds the record for all-time assists – and many people think this record will never be broken. In 1991, he set a personal record for his career with a 28 assist game against the Spurs. Here are his passing highlights from the game.