Ben Woodside
July 23, 2020
David Stockton
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 33413
- Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington (USA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 180
- Weight (KG): 75
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Gonzaga (2010–2014)
- NBL DEBUT: 42692
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 42741
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 25
- NBL History: New Zealand 2017
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: David Stockton was born in Spokane, Washington (USA) and attended Gonzaga Preparatory School. As a senior in 2008/09, he averaged 12.4 points in 20 games as he helped lead the Bullpups to a 24-6 record.
He led all scorers with 22 points as Gonzaga Prep defeated Inglemoor 72-64 in overtime to claim fourth place in the 2009 Washington State Class 4A Basketball Tournament.
He also quarterbacked Prep’s football team to a 8-2 record as senior.
After redshirting the 2009/10 season.
FAMILY: David is the son of NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton.
NBL EXPERIENCE
David Stockton made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 25 years of age. He scored 17 points in his first game.
Following the Breakers’ 2016 grand final loss, chief executive Richard Clarke and coach Dean Vickerman parted ways with the organisation, with Paul Henare stepping up from assistant to take the reins as head coach, while Dillon Boucher took control of the front office as general manager.
Joining Dean Vickerman in departure was Cedric Jackson and Tai Wesley, both of whom moved across the Tasman and joined Melbourne United. While retaining Thomas Abercrombie, Corey Webster, Alex Pledger and Mika Vukona, the Breakers acquired the services of club legend Kirk Penney. With two vacant import spots, the Breakers signed Ben Woodside and Akil Mitchell. A strong New Zealand contingent also stepped up from development player roles this season, with Finn Delany, Shea Ili and Jordan Ngatai all being elevated onto the full-time roster.
An injury filled pre-season saw Shea Ili (back), Penney (calf) and Webster (hip and back) suffer injuries that would see them miss multiple games during the first half of the season. Even when Webster did return mid-season, he was never fully recovered and his production dropped from 19.6 ppg to 11.7 ppg as he battled to shake off a prolonged hip injury. After 20 games New Zealand had a total of eight wins and the ‘injury bug’ only got worse. Abercrombie (11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists) and Woodside (8.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.3 steals) both spent time missed games due to injury and then in January, during a loss to Cairns (81-94), Mitchell (9.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists) suffered a poke to the eye from Taipans centre Nnanna Egwu which caused his left eyeball to come out of its socket. He was rushed to hospital and although his vision was restored that night, he returned to the US to seek further specialist advice.
Webster made a valiant second return to the court before the end of the season, but under medical advisement, it was felt his injuries were too serious and he was shut down for the remainder of the season. New Zealand added import forward Paul Carter (9.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists) and shortly replaced a underperforming Woodside with David Stockton, the son of NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton. Stockton (8.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists) lasted only 10 games before he too succumbed to injury and was replaced by another import, Kevin Dillard.
The combo of Dillard (18.1 points, 4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals) and Penney (17.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists) helped salvage the remainder of the Breakers’ season. The duo propelled New Zealand to a four game winning streak and revived the Breakers playoff hopes, but after back-to-back losses in round 17, they dropped to fifth place (14–14) and their playoff hopes were shattered.
Despite winning their last two games of the season, they fell short of a playoff spot, finishing in fifth place (14–14).
David Stockton played one season in the NBL. He averaged 8.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 10 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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| 2016-17 | 25 | New Zealand | 14-14 (5) | 10 | 210.1 | 83 | 27 | 42 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 76 | 37% | 10 | 34 | 29% | 17 | 22 | 77% | 48% | 43% | 24 | Totals | 10 | 210 | 83 | 27 | 42 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 76 | 36.8% | 10 | 34 | 29.4% | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | 0.4843604108 | 0.4342105263 | 24 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 25 | New Zealand | 14-14 (5) | 10 | 21.0 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 37% | 1.0 | 3.4 | 29% | 1.7 | 2.2 | 77% | 48% | 43% | 24 | Total | 10 | 21.0 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 36.8% | 0.03684210526 | 29.4% | 1 | 3.4 | 77.3% | 0.4843604108 | 0.4342105263 | 24 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 24 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Stockton played 6 games in the NBA. He averaged 3 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- September 26, 2014: Signed a contract with the Washington Wizards
October 3, 2014: Waived by the Washington Wizards.
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February 20, 2015: Signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings.
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April 12, 2015: Signed a multi-year contract with the Sacramento Kings
October 22, 2015: Waived by the Sacramento Kings.
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October 10, 2017: Signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings
October 14, 2017: Waived by the Sacramento Kings.
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March 17, 2018: Signed a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz.
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March 27, 2018: Signed a 2nd 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz.
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April 6, 2018: Signed a contract for the rest of the season with the Utah Jazz
August 14, 2018: Waived by the Utah Jazz.
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October 4, 2019: Signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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October 15, 2019: Waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 61% | 95% | 57% | 48% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 28 | 76 | 36.8% | 10 | 34 | 29.4% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 26 | Utah | PG | 3 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 2 | 3 | 67% | 4 | 4 | 100% | 105% | 42% |
| 2014-15 | 23 | Sacramento | PG | 3 | 0 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 33% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 3 | 6 | 50% | 46% | 42% | Total | 6 | 0 | 42 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 44% | 3 | 5 | 60% | 7 | 10 | 70% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 26 | Utah | PG | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 67% | 0.7 | 1.0 | 67% | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100% | 105% | 42% |
| 2014-15 | 23 | Sacramento | PG | 3 | 0 | 11.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 33% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 50% | 1.0 | 2.0 | 50% | 46% | 42% | Total | 6 | 0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 44% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 60% | 1.2 | 1.7 | 70% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Croatia - Cedevita Zagreb (2016) | New Zealand - New Zealand Breakers (2016–2017) | Germany - Medi Bayreuth (2018–2019) | Puerto Rico - Mets de Guaynabo (2020–2021), Cangrejeros de Santurce (2023), Capitanes de Arecibo (2024), Piratas de Quebradillas (2025–2026)
Stockton joined Cedevita Zagreb for the 2016–17 ABA League season in Croatia, scoring 26 points with 4 assists and 2 steals against Budućnost VOLI.
After playing 10 games in the NBL, Stockton joined Medi Bayreuth for the 2018–19 Basketball Bundesliga season in Germany, averaging 9.8 points and 4.1 assists across 20 domestic league games.
He also played 13 Basketball Champions League games for Medi Bayreuth in 2018–19, averaging 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Stockton signed with Mets de Guaynabo for the 2020 Puerto Rican BSN season, averaging 18.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists across 12 games.
He returned to Mets de Guaynabo for the 2021 Puerto Rican BSN season, averaging 20.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists while finishing as the BSN assists leader.
Stockton joined Cangrejeros de Santurce for the 2023 Puerto Rican BSN season, averaging 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists across 24 games.
He joined Capitanes de Arecibo for the 2024 Puerto Rican BSN season, averaging 17.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists across 40 games.
Stockton signed with Piratas de Quebradillas for the 2025 Puerto Rican BSN season, playing one regular-season game and recording 1 assist.
He remained with Piratas de Quebradillas for the 2026 Puerto Rican BSN season.
COLLEGE
Stockton joined the Gonzaga Bulldogs for his freshman season in 2010/11.
He appeared in 34 of 35 games off the bench as he averaged 4.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assist in 15.6 minutes per game.
In 2011/12, Stockton played 33 games and made his first career start in the season opener against Eastern Washington before returning to a reserve role for the rest of the year, finishing the season at 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 16.8 minutes per game, and he appeared in Gonzaga’s NCAA Tournament run that ended with a 73–66 loss to Ohio State on March 17, 2012 (14 minutes, 1 point, 5 assists).
In 2012/13, he played in all 35 games and made one start (against Lewis-Clark State), averaging 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.5 steals in 18.7 minutes per game, and he produced season-high 13 points against Lewis-Clark State after opening the season with 12 points against Southern Utah; in Gonzaga’s 2013 NCAA Tournament second-round loss to Wichita State, he logged 17 minutes and went 2-for-2 from the field for 4 points while adding 3 assists and 2 rebounds.
In 2013/14, Stockton moved into a full-time starting role and started all 36 games, averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals in 27.8 minutes per game, and he was named to the WCC All-Tournament Team as Gonzaga won the conference tournament; during the WCC tournament semifinal against Saint Mary’s on March 10, 2014, he matched his career-high with 21 points in a 70–54 win, and Gonzaga’s season ended in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 with an 84–61 loss to Arizona on March 23, 2014, with Stockton playing 28 minutes and scoring 4 points in that game.
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