How Do You Play Point Guard Like John Stockton?
John Stockton is arguably the greatest point guard that has ever played basketball. He was not big or lightning fast, but he was smart and played within his offense. You may not end up leading the NBA in assists or play with one of the best power forwards ever either, but you can play like John Stockton. Know what you can and cannot do. Too many players try to make plays that are beyond their ability. John Stockton always knew what he could and could not do. He made the safe passes. He threw crisp chest passes, bounce passes and wrap around passes. He was not concerned about making high light reels; all he wanted to do was get his teammates in position to make an easy open shot. If you want to play like John Stockton, be unselfish and make safe passes. Play for your teammates. John Stockton could have averaged well over twenty points a game whenever he wanted. He was one of only a handful of point guards who consistently shot over fifty percent from the floor. However, he never average
