Though they may often be the smallest players on the court, great point guards can control the flow and have an outsized impact on the outcome of a basketball game. Along these lines, during the 1980s and 1990s, the diminutive floor generals John Stockton and Isiah Thomas each stood only a shade above six feet tall and weighed barely 170 to 180 pounds, yet were among the biggest and brightest stars in the Association; while the former was more of a pass-first point guard and the latter was a more dynamic scorer, each led their respective teams to unprecedented success. As we look back on this rugged era of NBA play and compare and contrast the careers of both players, we ask the question:
Who was better – John Stockton or Isiah Thomas?
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