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David Stockton
Stockton with Reno Bighorns in 2016
No. 7 – Reno Bighorns
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA Development League
Personal information
Born (1991-06-24) June 24, 1991 (age 33)
Spokane, Washington
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High schoolGonzaga Prep (Spokane, Washington)
CollegeGonzaga (2010–2014)
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2015Reno Bighorns (D-League)
2015Sacramento Kings
2015–presentReno Bighorns (D-League)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2015)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

David Stockton (born June 24, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for Gonzaga University and is the son of NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton.

High school career

Stockton attended Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane, Washington. As a senior in 2008–09, he averaged 12.4 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 2009 Washington State 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 2009–10 season,[3] Stockton joined the Gonzaga Bulldogs for his freshman season in 2010–11. He appeared in 34 of 35 games off the bench as he averaged 4.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 15.6 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 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 16.8 minutes per game.[1][4]

In his junior season, Stockton appeared in all 35 games with his lone start coming against Lewis-Clark State College. He scored a season-high 13 points against the Warriors to best his 12-point performance opening-night against Southern Utah. He averaged 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 18.7 minutes per game.[1][4]

In his senior season, Stockton was named to the 2014 WCC All-Tournament Team after helping Gonzaga win the tournament. In 36 games (all starts), he averaged 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.[4]

Professional career

Sacramento Kings and Reno Bighorns

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Stockton joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 29, 2014, 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 2014 NBA Development League Draft. He was later traded to the Reno Bighorns on draft night.[7]

On February 20, 2015, Stockton signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings.[8] The next day, he made his NBA debut, recording one point, two rebounds and one assist in the Kings' 126–99 loss 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 10-day contract.[10] On March 2, he was reacquired by Reno, and four days later, he tied the NBA Development League record for most assists in a game with 22 against the Texas Legends.[11] On April 12, he returned to the Kings, signing with them through the 2015–16 season.[12]

In July 2015, Stockton joined the Kings for the 2015 NBA Summer League. On October 22, he was waived by the Kings after appearing in three preseason games.[13] On November 27, he was reacquired by the Reno Bighorns.[14]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Sacramento 3 0 11.0 .333 .500 .500 .7 3.0 .7 .0 2.7
Career 3 0 11.0 .333 .500 .500 .7 3.0 .7 .0 2.7

Personal

Stockton is the son of John and Nada Stockton. His father played 19 years for the Utah Jazz and entered Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. His great-grandfather, Houston Stockton, played football for Gonzaga from 1922 to 1924, going undefeated his senior year of 1924 as he earned All-America honorable mention honors. His eldest brother, Houston Jr., played football for University of Montana, and older brother, Michael, plays professional basketball for the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "David Stockton Biography". GoZags.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "David Stockton's (Spokane, Washington) High School Basketball Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  3. ^ Koutroupis, Yannis (May 28, 2014). "Following A Legend: The David Stockton Story". basketballinsiders.com. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d "David Stockton Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  5. ^ "Wizards Sign Six for Training Camp". NBA.com. September 29, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "WIZARDS WAIVE BLUE AND STOCKTON". MonumentalNetwork.com. October 3, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  7. ^ "BIGHORNS FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER AFTER D-LEAGUE DRAFT". NBA.com. November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  8. ^ "Kings Sign David Stockton to a 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. February 20, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  9. ^ "Redick's 24 points help Clippers blow out Kings 126-99". NBA.com. February 21, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  10. ^ Herenda, Bill (March 2, 2015). "Source: Stockton will not get second 10-day contract from Kings". csnbayarea.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  11. ^ "Record-Setting Game Leads the Bighorns to Victory". KoloTV.com. March 6, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  12. ^ "Kings Sign David Stockton". NBA.com. April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  13. ^ "Kings Waive David Stockton". NBA.com. October 22, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  14. ^ Jones, Kyle (November 27, 2015). "BIGHORNS ACQUIRE DAVID STOCKTON". NBA.com. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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