Karl Malone

Biography

Karl Anthony Malone, nicknamed "the Mailman", is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 18 seasons with the Utah Jazz, and in his last season, the Los Angeles Lakers. During his tenure with the Jazz, he formed a formidable duo with his teammate John Stockton and together they led the team to two NBA Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998, losing both times to the Chicago Bulls. Malone's 36,928 career points scored rank third all-time in NBA history and he holds the records for most free throws made and attempted, in addition to being tied for the second-most first-team All-NBA selections with Kobe Bryant (11), both behind LeBron James (13).

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Awards & recognition

• ★All-NBA Team · 1999
• ★NBA All-Defensive Team · 1999
• ★NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1999
• ★All-NBA Team · 1998
• ★NBA All-Defensive Team · 1998