How good was Moses Malone?

He scored 27,409 points in his career, the ninth-most in the NBA. From 1979 to 1983, Malone was the best player in the NBA, better than Julius Erving and Abdul Jabbar. In those five years, he won three NBA MVP awards, four rebounding titles, one NBA Championship and one NBA Finals MVP.

What was Moses Malone known for?

A center, he was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times, was a 12-time NBA All-Star and an eight-time All-NBA Team selection. Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA championship in 1983, winning both the league and Finals MVP.

Who is the better Malone?

Scoring – Karl Malone When looking at the resume of both of these great players, it is clear Malone is a better scorer. He averaged more points per game, averaged less than 20 PPG only twice in his 20-year career, and ranks second in all-time points scored.

Is Karl Malone in the Hall of Fame?

2010
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After retiring from the NBA, Malone joined the staff of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team in 2007 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 twice – for his individual career, and as a member of the 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team.

What is Karl Malone’s nickname?

The Mailman
Karl Malone/Nicknames
He was also selected to the 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and won two Olympic gold medals. As a player who consistently delivered on the court, he deserved the nickname of “The Mailman.” Malone will also be forever linked to Utah Jazz teammate and point guard John Stockton.

How many teams did Moses Malone play for?

For six of the seven seasons from 1978 to 1985, he led the NBA in rebounds. Malone was a member of eight NBA teams, including the Washington Bullets and the Atlanta Hawks.

Is Darryl alive?

Deceased (1957–2015)
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