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On YouTubeNBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 10
Michael Jordan’s trainer gives his account of the iconic flu game, ‘sounds better…’
Michael Jordan had many memorable games in his NBA career. However, the iconic ‘flu game’ is one of the most special, as it came in the 1997 NBA Finals against the Karl Malone and John Stockton-led Utah Jazz.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 3
'Karl Malone Had an $18 Million Deal': Ex-Clippers Center’s Dream of Winning Ring With Shaquille O’Neal Was Ended by Dirty Agent
Journeyman center Olden Polynice was nearing the end of a productive 15-year NBA career during his short stint with the Utah Jazz. Serving in the team’s starting frontcourt alongside Karl Malone, Polynice had proven he could still produce at age 36.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 24
LeBron James needs to repeat Karl Malone’s 2003 sacrifice for LA Lakers, it would cost him more than $100 million
LeBron James should consider Karl Malone’s move to help the Los Angeles Lakers win an NBA Championship. As shocking as it was, the Los Angeles Lakers trading for superstar Luka Doncic in the middle of the 2024-25 season was a move that helped the team enter a new era.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 23
The NBA legend who missed just six games in 18 years, but lost two finals
This NBA legend just missed six games over 18 years with an NBA team. As the league has evolved over the years, fans have witnessed a plethora of superstars who have dominated the game in one way or the other.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 23
Michael Jordan Graciously Awarded Karl Malone Secondary MVP In 1997
Hall of Famer Michael Jordan was known as an ultimate competitor who hated to lose. But also knew when to give credit. That was the case when he lost to 1997 regular season MVP award to Utah Jazz star Karl Malone.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 5
10 greatest Jazz in franchise history, ranked
Many great players have suited up for the Utah Jazz in the franchise’s 50 seasons, but ranking players across eras is always difficult. Before we see who
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 7
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn Not Along Malone, Abdul-Jabbar Award Finalists
Despite putting up some tremendous numbers this season, Purdue junior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has not been named a finalist for the Karl Malone Award or the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award.
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / March 5
Michael Jordan Doesn’t Believe Bulls Would Have Won 8 Titles In A Row If He Didn’t Retire To Play Baseball: ‘The Atmosphere On The Team Wasn’t The Same’
Michael Jordan doesn’t believe the Chicago Bulls would have won eight NBA titles in a row if he didn’t retire to play baseball. The Bulls won three straight championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 6
LeBron James Closing in on Karl Malone in Major Career Stat
With his chase-down blocks becoming a signature defensive weapon, LeBron James is not your typical small forward. His shot-blocking prowess separates him from what has traditionally been the position's role.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 30
Luke Walton claims Karl Malone's injury led to the downfall of the 2003-04 Lakers
Upon assembly of the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers roster, fans and critics were confident that the Hall of Fame-stacked squad would win the title.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 19
Amar'e Stoudemire snubs Karl Malone from his Mount Rushmore of power forwards: 'He wasn’t as good as Dirk'
The debate over the best power forwards is as old as the position itself, spanning decades of dominance by players like Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, and Dirk Nowitzki.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 13
Stephen Jackson Throws Shade At Karl Malone While Selecting His Top 5 Ringless Players Of All Time
Winning an NBA Championship is the crowning achievement for most players in their careers, as it is the moment everyone who's played basketball dreams of.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 10
Del Harris named the player who was the closest to Karl Malone: 'The only player I have ever seen to match Malone's all-round skills'
When Karl Malone was in his third NBA season, he was already making a name for himself with his remarkable skills on the court. This impressed then-Milwaukee
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 9
'Jordan's biggest talent is his heart; it's not his skills' - Karl Malone on Michael Jordan's biggest talent
Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Utah Jazz icon Karl Malone got to know Michael Jordan as a foe and a teammate. They faced each other several times in the NBA Finals and became teammates in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / December 6
Chris Webber Reveals Player Who Paved Way For Tim Duncan, Karl Malone
When discussing signature moves in the NBA, plenty come to mind. The Michael Jordan fadeaway. The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar skyhook. The Dirk Nowitzki step-back.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 4
'The most arrogant person I have ever met in my life' - Jayson Williams on being teammates with Karl Malone in the All-Star game
There's no denying the All-Star game contains some of the most talented basketball players in history. According to ex-NBA power forward Jayson Williams, that game also shows how a lot of these stars are really egotistical.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / November 29
Karl Malone once called LeBron James the most talented player he ever saw: 'For all those haters out there, sit back and enjoy'
Many NBA stars have seen a decline in their play in their early 30s. Some of them, though, have been able to continue playing at a high level by the time they're 35.
NBA News / Basketball Network / November 26
Byron Scott explains what makes Tim Duncan superior to Karl Malone: 'Tim got rings and Karl got zero'
During the recent episode of "Byron Scott's Fastbreak podcast," the former Los Angeles Lakers guard had his Showtime running mate James Worthy as a guest.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 30
Michael Jordan Was Deeply Motivated To Beat Jazz In 1997 Finals Since Karl Malone Won MVP Over Him: ‘You Think He’s The MVP? Okay Fine, No Problem’
Michael Jordan was deeply motivated to beat the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals since Karl Malone won MVP over him. Jordan was second in MVP voting in 1996-97. “I’m not saying he wasn’t deserving of it,” Jordan said in The Last Dance documentary.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 11
Scottie Pippen Upset At Michael Jordan For Not Including His ‘Mailman Doesn’t Deliver On Sunday’ Trash Talk To Karl Malone In ‘The Last Dance’ Doc: ‘You Can Bet That If MJ Had Uttered Those Words, The Moment Would Have Received The Full Treatment’
Scottie Pippen is upset at Michael Jordan for not including his trash talk to Karl Malone during Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz in ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries. The Bulls beat the Jazz in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals by a final score of 84-82.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2023
Karl Malone somewhat responds to criticisms over All-Star weekend involvement
Malone is a Hall of Famer but is now more so known by many for controversial off-the-court happenings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2023
NBA faces criticism for including Karl Malone in All-Star weekend
The 2023 NBA All-Star weekend is taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the NBA made it a point to bring back Jazz legend Karl Malone to be one of the faces of the weekend.
Dennis Rodman: Career retrospective
He's a top 10 power forward all-time and top 10 at making headlines off the court. But there is so much more to Rodman. Let’s take a look at one of the wildest careers in NBA history.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2020
Karl Malone: I played the Chicago Bulls, not Michael Jordan
Malone famously had the ball stolen by Jordan with under 25 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the '98 Finals before Jordan buried what became a title-winning shot over Russell at the other end of the court.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2020
Karl Malone, Bryon Russell declined 'The Last Dance' interview requests
Russell was on the wrong end of Jordan game-winners during the 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals. Before MJ drained his memorable shot in the waning seconds of Game 6 of the '98 Finals, he picked Malone's pocket for one of the most costly turnovers ever committed by The Mailman.
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