Possible Clues:

• Utah's John Stockton led the NBA in them for nine straight years
• If the fool's a backward saint, that's a help
• Provides help as stupid creature is crossing street
• The silly one is up the street like a good Samaritan
• Gives a hand to
• Helps to show where saint was born, shortly before saint returned
• Sits jogging on. Animal is cooperative
• The sac is sound and gives a hand
• Is in the way in a ship, but helps
• They help you make your goals