Introduction
Michael Stockton (born May 7, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for Westminster College and is the son of long time Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton.
Professional career
Stockton went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. In July 2011, he signed his first professional contract with BG Karlsruhe of the German Pro A league.
In July 2012, Stockton joined the Utah Jazz for the 2012 NBA Summer League where he averaged 3.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in five games. He later re-joined BG Karlsruhe for the 2012–13 season.
In July 2013, Stockton re-joined the Utah Jazz for the 2013 NBA Summer League where he averaged 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in three games. On August 30, 2013, he signed with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of the Basketball Bundesliga.
On June 10, 2014, Stockton re-signed with Riesen Ludwigsburg on a one-year deal. In July 2014, he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2014 NBA Summer League. In 28 games for Ludwigsburg in 2014–15, he averaged 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
On October 31, 2015, Stockton was selected by the Grand Rapids Drive in the second round of the 2015 NBA Development League Draft and later that night traded to the Canton Charge for Adrian Forbes.
After joining the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016 NBA Summer League, Stockton signed with Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League on September 10, 2016.
Personal
Stockton is the son of John and Nada Stockton. His father played 19 years for the Utah Jazz and entered the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. His great-grandfather, Houston Stockton, played football for Gonzaga from 1922 to 1924, going undefeated his senior year of 1924 as he earned All-America honorable mention honors. His brother, Houston, played football for University of Montana, and brother, David, played professional basketballfor the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.