John Stockton

                John Stockton is my favorite basketball player (just beating out Muggsy Bogues), and probably my favorite athlete. Here are some reasons why John Stockton is stupendous.

1. Played his entire career with the Utah Jazz
2. Only misses 22 games in his career, with 18 in one season (is third in most games played)
3. Played on the 1992 Olympic Dream-Team
4. Played in ten All-Star games
5. Average a double-double in points and assists
6. Part of the quintessential pick and roll duo with Karl Malone
7.  Never won an NBA championship (lost to the Chicago Bulls twice)
8. Wore short-shorts
9.  Reserved family man
10. Gave up salary so his sons hockey team could get ice time
11. Known as one of the NBA's dirties players (I call it good defense)
12. Is white and only 6’-1”

Yes

Records he holds

1. Most career assists - 15,806 (second has 11,916)
2. Most career steals – 3,265 (second has 2,593)
3. Seven of the top ten assists per season, including the top four
4. Most seasons with one team - 19
5.  Most games with one team – 1,504
6.  Most consecutive games with one team

YEEEEESSSSSSSS

If that doesn't convince you, I don't know what will.