Assisted: An Autobiography by John Stockton (English) Paperback Book

Description: Assisted by John Stockton, Kerry L. Pickett, Karl Malone John Stocktons #12 hangs in the rafters over the Utah Jazz, yet hes always been a private man. Now scores of fans finally have a window into the man behind jersey, and they have it in his own words. In his autobiography, John invites readers to learn about his life from childhood to the NBA, his work ethic and his friendships with other NBA greats, and his personal beliefs and why family is paramount in his life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography An NBA Hall of Famer regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, John Stockton holds the NBA record for most career assists and steals by a wide margin. Fast, gritty, and a durable player who could read a basketball floor as well as anyone who ever played the game, during his nineteen-year career with the Utah Jazz he was a ten-time NBA All-Star, an NBA All-Star Game MVP, an a two-time "Dream Team" Olympic gold medalist during the 92 and 96 games and in the nearly two decades that Stockton wore #12, the Jazz never missed the playoff season. He and his wife live in Spokane, Washington. Table of Contents Foreword by Karl Malone Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Connections 1. Thoughts from behind a Podium 2. A Thousand Feet Deep 3. Family Part II: A Sentimental Journey 4. The "Little Vatican" 5. Patterns in the Park 6. The Life and Times of a Bullypup 7. A Walk Across Hamilton Part III: Perspectives of a Professional 8. Guardian Angels 9. A Foot in the Door 10. Wedding Days 11. Fatherhood 12. A Gilded Opportunity: Salt Lake City and the Utah Jazz 13. The Olympics, 1992: The Team of My Dreams 14. The Olympics, 1996: A Second Selection 15. Walking with an Unfamiliar Shadow 16. Championship Rings and Some Underappreciated Things 17. The Clock Strikes Twelve Part IV: Free Time to Water Green Shoots 18. The Great Cinnamon Caper Epilogue Notes Index Review "An unlikely icon whose small-town values let him take on NBA stardom on his terms." --John Blanchette "The Spokesman-Review""If you thought you knew the Hall of Fame basketball player, the answer is yes and no."--Brad Rock, Columnist, Deseret News --Brad Rock "Deseret News""The intensely private basketball star gives readers a truly unique look at his career and his relationships with those who helped him along the way."--Steve Luhm, Columnist, Salt Lake Tribune --Steve Luhm "Salt Lake Tribune" Review Quote "The intensely private basketball star gives readers a truly unique look at his career and his relationships with those who helped him along the way."--Steve Luhm, Columnist, Salt Lake Tribune Excerpt from Book I was honored and beyond nervous as I stepped to the induction podium at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in September of 2009. Any previous excitement had long since evaporated as the weight of the task at hand bore down heavily in the minutes leading to my acceptance speech. Seven months prior I was notified that I was a finalist for induction in February during the 2009 NBA All-Star weekend. It was the first time since my retirement that I had even thought about the honor. Selection for induction was nothing I had shopped for and wasnt a goal of mine, but I had heard the label "Future Hall of Famer" applied to me enough on the heels of our second Olympic gold in 1996 that I wasnt completely shocked to be under consideration. Details ISBN1609079256 Author Karl Malone Short Title ASSISTED Publisher Shadow Mountain Language English ISBN-10 1609079256 ISBN-13 9781609079253 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-28 Imprint Shadow Mountain Subtitle An Autobiography Audience Age 15 Pages 384 Illustrations Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white; 35 Halftones, color; 70 Halftones, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93804310;

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