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Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / August 15

John Stockton Explains Why Karl Malone Is One Of The Greatest Players In NBA History

In the 90s, the Utah Jazz featured the pairing of John Stockton and Karl Malone, one of the greatest pairings the league had ever witnessed. While discussing why the combination worked on "The Ultimate Assist", Stockton also shared what made Malone one of the greatest players in NBA history.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 14

John Stockton Calls Karl Malone The Best Ever, Describes Michael Jordan And LeBron James With One Word

On a recent appearance on The Maverick Approach podcast, NBA legend John Stockton participated in a rapid-fire segment where each prompt required just a one-word response.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 10

Karl Malone Made His Feelings Clear About Michael Jordan

Karl Malone is one of the best players in NBA history. The Utah Jazz legend was unable to win a title after they lost to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in two straight NBA Finals appearances.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 6

Analyst Explains Why He Chooses Karl Malone over Suns Legend

One of the most engaging discussions in NBA discourse is who the best player to never win a ring is. There are a ton of names one can think of, but the list has ultimately come down to two greats -- Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley and Utah Jazz great Karl Malone.

San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / July 26

Wembanyama blasts NBA’s tribute to Karl Malone

Karl Malone is an NBA legend. He’s the third leading scorer in NBA history and was one of the top players in the NBA for the entire decade of the 1990s.

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NBA News / CBSSports.com / July 10

Frank Layden dies at 93: Ex-Jazz coach, GM brought Karl Malone, John Stockton to Utah

Layden was instrumental in laying the foundation for the Jazz to become perennial NBA contenders

NBA News / ESPN / July 9

Former Jazz coach and GM Layden dies at age 93

Frank Layden, who led the Jazz to their first playoff appearance and was part of the front office that selected John Stockton and Karl Malone, has died.

NBA News / CBSSports.com / July 9

Frank Layden dies at 93: Ex-Jazz coach, GM brought Karl Malone, John Stockton to Utah

Layden was instrumental in laying the foundation for the Jazz to become perennial NBA contenders

Chicago Bulls News / Ball Exclusives / June 14

On this date: Michael Jordan clinches sixth title

On June 14, 1998, a moment that would go down in NBA history occurred: Michael Jordan sank a jumper that secured the Chicago Bulls their sixth championship in eight seasons.

NBA 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.

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.

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.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 30

Walton claims Malone's injury led to downfall of 2003-04 Lakers

Luke Walton claims Karl Malone's injury led to the downfall of the 2003-04 Lakers

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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 / 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.

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.