Phoenix Suns Reportedly Sign NBA Legend's Son

According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Phoenix Suns signed David Stockton.

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

David Stockton is coming off a year where he appeared in four games for G Legue Ignite.

He averaged 6.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest while shooting 34.3% from the field.

Recently, the Valley Suns (G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns) announced that they had acquired Stockton's rights in a trade.

Via The Valley Suns On September 26: "We've received the returning player rights to guard David Stockton from the Indiana Mad Ants in exchange for the returning player rights to Jahlil Okafor and Garrison Brooks."

We've received the returning player rights to guard David Stockton from the Indiana Mad Ants in exchange for the returning player rights to Jahlil Okafor and Garrison Brooks. pic.twitter.com/OldDKnJUJN

— Valley Suns (@GLeagueSuns) September 26, 2024

Now, Keith Smith of Spotrac reports that Stockton has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Suns.

Via Smith: "The Phoenix Suns signed David Stockton to an Exhibit 10 contract, a league source told @spotrac.

The Valley Suns of the G League recently acquired Stockton's Returning Player rights in a trade."

The Phoenix Suns signed David Stockton to an Exhibit 10 contract, a league source told @spotrac.

The Valley Suns of the G League recently acquired Stockton's Returning Player rights in a trade.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) September 29, 2024

Stockton will more than likely be waived before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.

That said, he could end up playing for the Valley Suns.

16 PTS ☄️ 19 AST ☄️ 3 REB

David Stockton, the G League’s 6th all-time leader in assists, dropped a season-high in DIMES to lead @TheMadAnts over Ignite! He’s averaging 10.3 APG this year. pic.twitter.com/qasrm3sFS8

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 17, 2023

The 33-year-old has played eight regular seasons in the G League.

His career averages are 16.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 220 games.

David Stockton’s DOMINANT run continued for the @MemphisHustle. 💪

31 PTS - 7 REB - 7 AST - 4 3PT pic.twitter.com/65VBA8D8Yg

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 11, 2022

Stockton has also appeared in six NBA games for the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings.

He is the son of Basketball Hall of Famer (and Jazz legend) John Stockton.

Former Jazz guard David Stockton, son of Hall of Famer John, traded in the G-League. 33 years old and still going.

The #3 pick in 2015, Jahlil Okafor is just 28... but has not appeared in the NBA since 2021. Crazy. https://t.co/SVWUNHQLcI

— David J. Smith (@davidjsmith1232) September 27, 2024

The Suns will play their first game on October 23 against the Clippers in Los Angeles.