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Our lord and saviour
Just how good was Karl Malone?
Where do you guys have him in your all time list?
Anyone here who got to watch him consistently?
Really wondering about that guy, seen some of his stats and they were crazy good. Two time MVP and what not. But still, nothing beats the eye test.
Any 90's fans who care to enlighten?
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Mugshot from SlyCooper
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Pretty damn good.
https://youtu.be/cgfwpQMslp8
This is a really underrated performance. 39 points to keep the Jazz season alive in Chicago including some clutch shots down the stretch.
He also averaged 30 ppg and 11 rpg in the final 3 games of that series.
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Our lord and saviour
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Originally Posted by Nilocon165
Pretty damn good.
https://youtu.be/cgfwpQMslp8
This is a really underrated performance. 39 points to keep the Jazz season alive in Chicago including some clutch shots down the stretch.
He also averaged 30 ppg and 11 rpg in the final 3 games of that series.
Damn.
That is a nice jump shot for a big guy.
That Mid-range shot really thrived in the 90s huh?
Thanks for the link my friend.
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Very good NBA starter
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
A Top 5 PF of All Time
One of the strongest players ever
One of the best shooting big men of all time.
Good rebounder
Became Good passer
Solid defensively
Probably the GOAT Catch and Finish Player in Fast Break Situations (Sampson and Worthy are up there too)
Last edited by Round Mound; 10-01-2016 at 02:03 AM.
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the kkklaw
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
A dirty player who also is a child molestor. Terrible character on and off the court.
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The Sheriff
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
He was so good back in the 90s, OP would have made a thread wishing an acl injury on him
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Our lord and saviour
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Originally Posted by Round Mound
A Top 5 PF of All Time
One of the strongest players ever
One of the best shooting big men of all time.
Good rebounder
Became Good passer
Solid defensively
Probably the GOAT Catch and Finish Player in Fast Break Situations (Sampson and Worthy are up there too)
Top 5 PF all time?
Interesting. Still, where would you put him in your All Time list? Is he a top 15? Oddly enough I didn't see anyone give him that honor yet at least here. What is your personal opinion?
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Devin Booker MVP
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
He was a great and amazingly CONSISTENT player, that's probably his greatest trait. You knew exactly what you were gonna get with him every game.
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meat mountain
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
not sure if i love your threads
can't tell if you're trolling or not
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Our lord and saviour
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Originally Posted by avonbarksdale
not sure if i love your threads
can't tell if you're trolling or not
Disclaimer:
This Thread is in no way related to the All time ranking of Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant or to my Favorite Team the Timberwolves. This Thread only refers to the Subject mentioned in the title, Original Post and subsequent comments made by the OP.
Honest.
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I get superstar calls
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Best pick and roll player and is up there with the best pf's at the mid range jumpshot. Had solid defense, was able to score consistently in the post and in his younger days a VERY underrated floor runner. Look up some 80's/ early 90's malone highlights, you're looking at a 6'9 bodybuilder run the floor like a guard. Only bigs I can think of better in the open floor were Charles Barkley and Shaq. I'd hear arguments for DRob and Anthony Davis. He's also a good passer. Maybe not on the level of a Cwebb, but the next tier down. Very complete powerforward.
The cons were Malone did have some choking moments in late playoffs, finals games (big one being him getting blindsided by MJ for the to leading to the famous 6th ring gamewinner).
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Seething...
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Originally Posted by j3lademaster
Best pick and roll player and is up there with the best pf's at the mid range jumpshot. Had solid defense, was able to score consistently in the post and in his younger days a VERY underrated floor runner. Look up some 80's/ early 90's malone highlights, you're looking at a 6'9 bodybuilder run the floor like a guard. Only bigs I can think of better in the open floor were Charles Barkley and Shaq. I'd hear arguments for DRob and Anthony Davis. He's also a good passer. Maybe not on the level of a Cwebb, but the next tier down. Very complete powerforward.
The cons were Malone did have some choking moments in late playoffs, finals games (big one being him getting blindsided by MJ for the to leading to the famous 6th ring gamewinner).
Let's not forget game 1 of the 1997 finals. Game tied, has 2 free throws and can give his team the lead and misses both. Bulls come down on the other end and MJ hits the game winning jumper as time expires. One superstar came through, the other didn't.
But yeah, I can't think of another big who was better at the p&r than Malone, whether rolling or the pick and pop. His midrange was absolutely automatic. About as automatic as it gets. And yes, his ability to run the floor like a deer also gets overlooked. They see his body and think he's just a bruiser. WRONG! He was very athletic and mobile.
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Very good NBA starter
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Originally Posted by BigKAT
Top 5 PF all time?
Interesting. Still, where would you put him in your All Time list? Is he a top 15? Oddly enough I didn't see anyone give him that honor yet at least here. What is your personal opinion?
Only Duncan and Barkley where Better. Kevin McHale before breaking his foot has a case.
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I Insist
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
Top 20 player all time, maybe top 15, and the goat pf since Duncan is a c.
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College star
Re: Just how good was Karl Malone?
To me, he is the best player ever to not win a ring. 3 Finals losses. imo, the best power forward ever after Tim Duncan. Greatest Jazz player of all time. I would have him in my top 20 for sure.
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