David Stockton will close the season out with the Utah Jazz

With his second 10-day contract on the books, David Stockton will sign a new deal to remain with the Utah Jazz for the rest of the season.

David Stockton‘s recent stint with the Utah Jazz has undoubtedly been one of the feelgood stories of the year for fans. Not only because he’s the son of Hall of Famer and Jazz legend John Stockton either (although the nostalgia factor is very strong). He’s also the hometown kid making good; a lovable underdog.

Although his second 10-day contract with the team reached its end this week, Stockton’s story isn’t over yet.

According to The Vertical’s Shams Charania, the Jazz are set to ink Stockton for the remainder of the 2017-18 season.

Utah’s need for another point guard first arose when Raul Neto fractured his wrist during a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on March 11. Neto was re-evaluated on Tuesday and has shown progress toward a return, but keeping him on the floor has proven challenging this season.

The team also needed an insurance policy with Ricky Rubio playing through lingering injuries.

Since joining the Jazz, Stockton has appeared in three games, averaging 3.3 points per contest. He’s hit on 2-of-3 attempts from 3-point range and all four of his free throw attempts in nine total minutes.

On Thursday, he stepped onto the court at Vivint Smart Home Arena — the same building where his father became basketball royalty — for the first time as a Jazzman. He was met with a raucous ovation from the Jazz faithful, after which he rewarded them with a 3-point bucket.

After the game, Stockton expressed his gratitude for the moment via Twitter —

Clearly, playing for the Jazz is no small thing for Stockton. The 26-year-old admitted as much in an interview with The Gonzaga Bulletin in late March.

Said Stockton —

"“It’s always been a dream of mine to play for this team growing up, but now that I’m here I want to extend it any way possible.”"

Mission accomplished, Stock.