Utah Jazz legend and NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton did not hold back on his former team. The legendary Jazz point guard criticized Utah's tanking and questioned the direction of their upcoming NBA season. He admitted he’s not following the team closely but said , “there doesn’t seem to be a mission to win.” Stockton’s frustration stems from wanting a culture of sustained competitiveness.

The Jazz endured a very rough NBA season. The team finished 2024–25 with a 17-65 record, their worst mark in franchise history. They were the last team to notch a win and were eliminated early from playoff contention. Stockton pointed to the steep drop from past seasons, stressing that building a winning culture is difficult, and once it’s gone, restoring it is even harder.

Over the last five ye

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