Apr 23, 2018; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder talks with Utah Jazz guard David Stockton (5) during the second half of game four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-Imagn Images Russ Isabella-Imagn Images

NBA Legend's Son Joins Basketball Team Overseas

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 22, 2025 2:43 AM ET

David Stockton most recently played in the NBA during the 2018 season when he appeared in three regular season games (and two NBA playoff games) for the Utah Jazz.

That year, he averaged 3.3 points per contest while shooting 66.7% from the field.

Via NBA on ESPN on May 5, 2018: "A rare bright spot for the Jazz in Game 3: David Stockton Eurostepped into a layup ... and his dad approved."

A rare bright spot for the Jazz in Game 3: David Stockton Eurostepped into a layup ... and his dad approved. pic.twitter.com/8oaxb8BqhO
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 5, 2018

David (who is the son of Hall of Famer John Stockton) has been playing in the G League for the last nine years.

Recently, it was announced that he had joined a new team overseas (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via La Guerra del BSN (translated to English): "OFFICIAL: Point guard David Stockton joins the Quebradillas Pirates for the 2025 BSN season after the franchise acquired his rights.

Stockton comes to the Pirates from the Captains via trade for the rights to Brandon Knight.

#BSNPR | OFICIAL: El armador David Stockton llega a los Piratas de Quebradillas para la temporada 2025 del BSN tras la franquicia adquirir sus derechos.

Stockton llega a los Piratas desde los Capitanes vía cambio por los derechos de Brandon Knight. pic.twitter.com/IfuY4QC0in
— La Guerra del BSN (@LaGuerraBSN) February 20, 2025

While Stockton has only appeared in six NBA games with the Kings and Jazz, he is one of the best G League players of all time.

This season, he is averaging 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.6% from the field and 45.1% from the three-point range in 19 games (nine starts).

Via NBA G League on August 9, 2023: "David Stockton has evolved into one of the GREATEST PG’s to suit up in the G League!

The son of John Stockton currently ranks 4th all-time in assists and 12th all-time in scoring. At this rate, he has a chance of becoming the G’s all-time leader in assists."

David Stockton has evolved into one of the GREATEST PG’s to suit up in the G League!

The son of John Stockton currently ranks 4th all-time in assists and 12th all-time in scoring. At this rate, he has a chance of becoming the G’s all-time leader in assists. #LegendsOfTheG pic.twitter.com/yOZ8bu1opZ
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) August 9, 2023

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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