These fellas today missing 1/2 the season for stress or a toe nail hanging. The players then played with less amenities and staff, and still went out there to ball.
@@Mr.Edwards233 And these LeBron lovers with their "This era of players is better than the players from Jordans era" bullshit... Ain't no way, them dudes back then were all tough players who were as good or better then the players we have now....
Thing I admired the most is how he kept developing his game. From a block player to by the end of his career a stone cold shooter from 15 feet and at the elbow
Karl Malone was super fit. That's one reason he's one of the highest scorers in the history of the game. Missing only 6 games in 18 years is incredible..
Dude was rock solid. All Muscle. Fit as can be. To not even tweak an ankle or suffer the myriad of injuries that a player can suffer, is truly insane. Perfect example of what a strong NBA body is. Anthony Davis should be ringing up Malone for his entire dietary and fitness routine
“Must win, ballons are on the ceiling and the champagne is on ice.” A classic quote. If you want to hear stories about unrequited love, talk to Karl, Charles, Patrick and Dominque. As a NBA fan that loved the way they all competed their stories are the best soap operas because they were real and the passion was so obvious.
One of the best if not the best power forward ever to grace the hardwood! With Stockton the were almost unstoppable but there was a 6'6 guard named Micheal Jeffrey Jordan.
@@elipav484 JORDAN DIDNT HAD CLUTCH GENE VS BIRD 0-6 VS BIRD ALSO NEED KERR 2 DAGGERS, KUKOC, PAXSON TO CLOSE GAMES FOR HIM. JORDAN SO CLUTCH NEVER WON 1 PLAYOFF SERIES PRIOR PIPPEN. LOL JORDAN IS NOBODY. FIRST ROUND EXIT.
Malone was 31-11-7 that game. He did it great. MJ was just amazing at D and had to score almost 50 to beat them. Stockton had bad game, so passive and somehow got away with it.
I remember watching game 6 in 1998. I really feel bad for Malone, how could he have known that MJ would be willing to leave a shooter open in the corner to risk getting a steal off of him
When Karl Malone was in college, he had a child with a 13-year-old girl. But instead of facing statutory rape charges or any legal penalties at all, Malone went on to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
That's what MJ did! He was a great defensive player, but it was his single best defensive attribute. He was always slapping or blocking the ball from behind.
24:16 He should have been in prison. It’s amazing how money protects people. Equally pissed at the people who ignored this so they could get their cut.
@@wb3725 no he didn't get locked up.He was smart because he always denied that was his kid Had he admitted it he would had gone to jail.The mother never went to the police she was old fashioned she thought Karl would accept responsibility but he didn't.Till to this day idk why after he denied that was his kid she never went to the police?
Karl Malone is My Favorite NBA Player. I'm so Glad I got to shake his hand after a Utah Jazz Win on April 11th, 2003 in Salt Lake City. He was So Fun to Watch and Stronger Than Most People Could Imagine!
When Karl Malone was in college, he had a child with a 13-year-old girl. But instead of facing statutory rape charges or any legal penalties at all, Malone went on to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
This man was a BEAST ! We’re not gonna see players like that no more ! Players today they all look almost the same , they all have almost the same style of play , nobody is unique , nothing like old school players ! They all had different styles , this guy was unique !
Won plenty. Didn't get a championship. Not everyone does. Karl ain't my favorite player, I don't care about the jazz, but I f you can't respect 19 playoff appearances in a row then I don't know what to tell you. The glass will always be half empty I guess.
@@Jbeeze82 JUST LIKE JORDAN NEVER WON 1 PLAYOFF SERIES WITHOUT PIPPEN SAM JONES 10 RINGS >>> JORDAN DENY OR U R PATHOLOGICAL LIAR. U CANT BE GOAT WHEN SAM JONES IS BEST GUARD IN HISTORY 10 RINGS. JORDAN HAS NO ENOUGH RINGS.
Imagine having a dad that's famous, rich, and a hall of fame athlete and you still wish your father was someone else. I imagine that's how his son feels about him.
@@markbrinton6790 Naw, cause they cool now doesn't excuse his terrible behavior. They may be alright but man he caused a lot of hurt. Plus his first child's mother was underage. Hitting on Kobe's wife. This guy is a POS.
@@mikeb3936 and Kobe raped and cheated on his wife. Do you feel the same about him? Malone has done what he can to make things right with all of them. It's interesting how they have all moved on and have a relationship now with him, and have forgiving him, but nobody's like you with little info on the situation continue to bash away. Whatever makes you feel better I suppose. He's done tons of charity work and givin back to the less fortunate. I suppose you'll continue to crucify a man for a bad choice he made at age 19.
@@markbrinton6790 who's talking about Kobe? What you just did is called a false equivalency. You took something were not even talking about to something else look better. That's not how you win an argument. Smh 😅
When Karl Malone was in college, he had a child with a 13-year-old girl. But instead of facing statutory rape charges or any legal penalties at all, Malone went on to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
@@richardmyers7847 Thank you..,. No one talks about the fact that this guy's a sexual predator and a deadbeat. disgusting human being. as well as a DIRTY PLAYER.
He made me love basketball in the 90s. Loved the tough and rough play. To me he's the best power forward of all time. Duncan couldn't handle that kind of beat down every game. Mail man !
Sometimes, more than often, I really question our sports owners will to win in Dallas. I had no idea that WE COULD'VE HAD Karl! WTF man? How do you select Shremp over Malone? It's UN-FREEKIN-FATHOMABLE! With no disrespect to Detlef, but the sheer brute strength. With him on the team with Rolando, Aguirre, Jason, Jimmy, and Jamal. We were supposed to have at least 2 more NBA CHIPS!
When Karl Malone was in college, he had a child with a 13-year-old girl. But instead of facing statutory rape charges or any legal penalties at all, Malone went on to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
@@richardmyers7847 I'm well aware of how strange that sounds in these times. Different states have different laws on when a female is considered a woman. Louisiana is one of those states. They're old laws, but they are law. IDK how old you are, but 13 was marriage age in many places. Families were so poor they married the girls 9ff young. That's another reason why they had so many kids too, and great grandparents lived long enough to know their grt. grandchildren. No more.
@@richardmyers7847 No justification to you! Apparently not everyone agrees with what you think. Times are different now, like said, but it wasn't always that way. That's the truth. I didn't say I agreed with it.
As a kid I liked that he had a different style, the man man’s style! He looked like a super hero to me as kid and now ! But was never a fan of the jazz.
@@BadTV1993 the Catapults! Really though Hakeem with Spalding, SHAQ, and LA Gear/Apex for Karl gotta believe those were custom made for their feet not just generic from the rack
Grew up a bulls fan and have tremendous respect for Magic Johnson. However, given the situation surrounding Magic's retirement, I can't say I disagree with Malone's stance. It was extremely risky to let Magic come back and play after the HIV diagnosis. Any someone plays a full contact sport there is a possibility of suffering an open wound
When Karl Malone was in college, he had a child with a 13-year-old girl. But instead of facing statutory rape charges or any legal penalties at all, Malone went on to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
Kobe jacking up bad shots all during that finals and not passing, I think Malone was injured. You check out the Stockton interview on Fearless with Whitlock?
As a Michigander watching that team whoop this scumbags team was a little cherry on top of winning that year. Karl has been despised since he tried taking zekes head off with that dirty ass elbow here. Being tough is fine but he was dirty as I've ever seen on the court
Carl Malone was a good power forward in n.ba and one of best in the league and he played well on Utah jazz basketball team he is a hall fame m.v.p and now working with his own truck business and community in his state and helping people
I have to say I think Scottie Pippen’s dig when Karl was on the free throw line in a key moment (‘97 finals?) was priceless. “You know the mailman doesn’t deliver on Sunday’s.” Malone missed both free throws. Very funny.
RIGHT ON! MAILMAN- I was a student at Grambling when he was at Tech.... I knew about him back then. No one could really stop him in college in the area of Ruston & Monroe LA... but there was one guy name Bobby Jenkins - 6,6" from Northeast University in Monroe LA.
do you remember BOBBY JOE DOUGLAS ? that dude was a BEAST around that time while he was still in HS..Marion,LA ..if not, google him...whew he was a monster & also went to NorthEast La U 1980-1984 5’11 guard
When Karl Malone was in college, he had a child with a 13-year-old girl. But instead of facing statutory rape charges or any legal penalties at all, Malone went on to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
I mean this respectfully, how many dudes did Karl's Mom have the 9 kids with? Without the commitment of marriage, what did she expect to happen once prego?
This just goes to show you the force Michael Jordon was. To single handedly stop a man like Malone from "eating" especially in two finals was some feat. That being said Karl should face the penalty for his actions in impregnating a minor.
not a fan of karl malone but i admire his skills, longevity, honesty, directness. he would have got a ring if he got a better team ard him other than john stockton. he is a real man!!
I noticed that many felt what Karl needed judging as if they qualified as Malone's father. Seems wholly patriarchal. Often we assume a role in relationships and Karl often played along to get alone. See, black folks put various folks in family positions like Cuz, Sis, etc. I could feel the love ithers all had for him. From Louisiana to Utah is enough trauma for a 33 yr old person!! At 23?? All love.
Black folks black folks blah blah….. So is it typical for a black adult male have a baby with a 13yr old, refuse to be a father to that child, and after becoming a millionaire paid about $300 a month in child’s support?………it’s not about color or how “black culture” see you or trauma. There are pedos in every race….
I wasn't a fan but the dude was tough, it's a shame all them years making the playoffs & then finally making it to the Finals only to run into a damn back to back Jordan / Bulls roadblock...
John Stockton and Karl Malone both have an incredible work ethic. They definitely got it from their mothers. Also, Karl needs a cameo role in Yellowstone. MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Its one of the sad stories of the NBA, John Stockon and Karl Malone, were so close to became champions... And, nothing. 2 of the most Talented athletes in the sport ever, without a ring. What a shame.
I really don’t care for the Utah Jazz but that 90s squad was fun to watch lead by both John Stockton and Karl Malone. Damn shame both of them never won a championship cause of MJ and unfortunately for Karl Malone in 2004, that close to win a chip with the Lakers if it wasn’t for Kobe (God rest his soul) being a ballhog. I also gotten familiar with most of the 90s players cause of NBA Jam (Stockton and Malone are a top tier duo in the game LOL), plus Malone was freaking jacked, if he would’ve retired in the late 90s he would’ve been a decent wrestler considered that him and Rodman both appeared in WCW.