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Thanks, John — Stockton simply the best
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He told fans the retirement of his number was something they can "all take pride in."
"I felt welcome every day I played here," Stockton told the crowd.
His number was unveiled in the rafters, accompanied by a recorded version of Tina Turner's "Simply the Best." She didn't get any argument.
That time he received a one-minute ovation.
Stockton smiled a tight smile but only for a few moments. He squirmed and waved an awkward wave.
Then he walked to his seat, eyes ahead, his mind on the business at hand. Exactly as he did over 1,500 times as a player in 1984, 2003 and all the years in between.
On a night both he and his fans got to recall the games they'll never forget.
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