5 Reasons Karl Malone Was The GOAT Of The NBA
2023-02-19
- Career Statistics - Karl Malone is second all-time in points scored in the NBA with 36,928. He is also first all-time in free throws made (9,787) and attempted (11,564). He is also third all-time in rebounds with 14,968.
- All-Star Appearances - Malone was an All-Star for 14 consecutive seasons, and was named an All-Star MVP twice. He was also part of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History list.
- Awards - Malone was a two-time MVP, 11-time All-NBA selection, and a 14-time All-Star. He was also named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1997 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
- Clutch Player - Malone was known for his ability to come up big in the clutch. He was the all-time leader in fourth quarter points scored with 8,919, and was the all-time leader in points scored in the playoffs with 4,761.
- Longevity - Malone played a total of 18 seasons in the NBA, all but one with the Utah Jazz. He was a force in the league during his entire career, and even at the age of 40 he was still one of the best players in the NBA.
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