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Karl Malone
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 a…
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entertainment · American basketball player (born 1963) · basketball player · basketball coach · actor · also Karl Malone, Karl Anthony Malone, The Mailman, Malone
Born 24 July 1963 · Q199896
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2026· 1 entry
2024· 3 entries
USA Today rated the claim “Trump appointed Karl Malone as director of Child Protective Services” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “In November 2024, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appointed former NBA star Karl Malone as the head of Child Protective Services.” Labeled Satire.
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PolitiFact rated the claim “"Donald Trump has appointed NBA legend Karl Malone as the new director of Child Protective Services."” False.
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2022· 1 entry
To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Malone as the 16th greatest player in NBA history
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2019· 1 entry
Bought a Toyota dealership in Ruston, Louisiana, now called Karl Malone Toyota of Ruston
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2018· 2 entries
Malone said about his relationship with his older children, "I didn't handle it right; I was wrong
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In 2018, Malone said about his relationship with his older children, "I didn't handle it right; I was wrong. ...
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2014· 1 entry
The two repaired their relationship and were in regular contact by 2018
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2013· 1 entry
Malone returned to the Utah Jazz to work as a big man coach
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2010· 1 entry
Was inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with the rest of the original Dream Team
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2008· 1 entry
The Buffalo News reported that Bell's first meeting with Malone came shortly after Bell graduated from high school
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2007· 3 entries
Malone became director of basketball promotion and assistant strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater Louisiana Tech University and donated $350,000 to the university athletic department
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And was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 twice – for his individual career, and as a member of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team
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Joined Louisiana Tech in 2007.
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2006· 1 entry
When the Jazz hosted the Washington Wizards
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2005· 1 entry
At the Delta Center, Malone officially announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons
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2003· 1 entry
Joined Los Angeles Lakers in 2003.
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2002· 2 entries
Malone donated $1,000 to the campaign of incumbent U
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In 2002, Malone donated $1,000 to the campaign of incumbent U.S.
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1999· 3 entries
Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1999).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1999).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1999).
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1998· 4 entries
During the lockout that shortened the 1998–99 season, Malone declared on his Los Angeles-based radio show that he would demand a trade from the Jazz after the end of the lockout, citing a lack of respect from the team ow
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1998).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1998).
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The tabloid newspaper The Globe reported that Malone had been a defendant in paternity lawsuits, filed shortly after Malone began his professional basketball career in the late 1980s
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1997· 5 entries
Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1997).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1997).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1997).
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Where they played the Jordan-led Chicago Bulls
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And 1998, losing both times to the Chicago Bulls
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1996· 3 entries
Awarded All-NBA Team (1996).
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Malone renewed his contract with the Jazz
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As part of the NBA's 50th Anniversary, Malone was honored as one of the 50 greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 50th Anniversary Team
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1995· 1 entry
Awarded All-NBA Team (1995).
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1994· 2 entries
Awarded All-NBA Team (1994).
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Malone recorded a career-high 23 rebounds, but the Jazz lost to the Golden State Warriors 116–113
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1993· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1993).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1993).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (1993).
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In a game against the Lakers, Malone surpassed 16,000 career points
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1992· 3 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1992).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1992).
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Joined United States Basketball in 1992.
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1991· 3 entries
When the Jazz played against the Detroit Pistons, Malone elbowed the Pistons' Isiah Thomas on the forehead
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Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1991).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1991).
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1990· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1990).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1990).
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Against the Golden State Warriors, Malone scored 49 points, and on April 12 against the Lakers he scored 45
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Malone scored a career-high 61 points in a 144–96 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks
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1989· 4 entries
Malone scored 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in a 94–80 win over the home team, Cleveland Cavaliers
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Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1989).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (1989).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1989).
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1986· 2 entries
Awarded NBA All-Rookie Team (1986).
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The Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 105–102 to snap the Rockets' 20-game winning streak at home
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1985· 2 entries
Played for Utah Jazz (1985–2003).
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Joined Utah Jazz in 1985.
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1984· 2 entries
And to first place in the Southland Conference in 1985
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Malone and Stockton were both cut from the United States men's national basketball team but joined the team in 1992, when national basketball teams welcomed NBA players
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1983· 1 entry
Competed in that year's Summer Universiade along with fellow future NBA player Charles Barkley
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1982· 2 entries
Played for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball (1982–1985).
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Joined Louisiana Tech in 1982.
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1963· 1 entry
Born 1963-07-24.
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