When leaving Salt Lake City, Stockton asked Gan Guoyang a question: "Sonny, will you participate in the 1992 Olympics?"
Gan Guoyang gave a positive response: "Of course, I will definitely participate. Representing my country in the Olympics is more important than winning the NBA championship."
Stockton said, "Anyway, you already have championships... I don't know if I'll be able to participate..."
As he said this, Stockton seemed somewhat anxious. Not being selected for the 1984 Olympic Team tryout camp had always been a regret for him.
Even today, after so many years, Stockton has already proven himself in the NBA to be better than Alford.
He made it to the All-Star game and became the NBA's assist leader since the 1987-1988 season—a title he would dominate for nine seasons.
And Alford, who was picked over him? Entering the NBA in 1988, he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks but always struggled on the fringe of the league.
