Stockton would go on to retire , while Malone would play with the Lakers next season before retiring in mid-2004 .
The elimination of Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs marks the end of 18 year Karl Malone -- John Stockton tandem .
John Stockton would go on to retire , while Karl Malone would play with the Lakers next season before retiring in mid-2004 .
The elimination of Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs marks the end of 18 year Karl Malone -- John Stockton tandem .