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In 2003, the Los Angeles Lakers approached the offseason looking to end an era with a bang. While other teams were gearing up to stop the awesome duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, the front office wanted to expand. How so? They enlisted the services of two more soon-to-be Hall of Famers in Karl […]

There have been a number of superlative performances from superstars like Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. And of course, KD has continued to prove why he just might be the best player in the world. Durant eclipsed the 20-point mark in his 35th straight playoff contest in Game […]

The Jazz were danger of being eliminated from this season’s playoffs on Tuesday night. After dropping the first three games of their first round series against the Houston Rockets, Utah was on the verge of being swept. However, thanks to a second consecutive 30-point performance from Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz managed to walk away with […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter just passed Utah Jazz great Karl Malone for fifth place on the all-time games played list: Congrats to Vince Carter on moving up to fifth place on the NBA's all-time games played list! 👏 pic.twitter.com/d9230ApSZK — NBA TV (@NBATV) March 31, 2019 The 42-year-old Carter is playing in his 1,477th […]

Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul has passed NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone for 10th place on the all-time steals list. Paul entered Thursday’s game against the Miami Heat with 2,085 career steals, the same number as Malone. Chris Paul passes Karl Malone for 10th on the all-time steals list, with 2,086. #Rockets — Stefano […]

Today’s NBA features many talented players who have the potential to win the Most Valuable Player award, and when these players matchup against each other, it proves to be some of most exciting games of the season. The Greek Freak’s showdown with James Harden ended with a Milwaukee Bucks win, but both players posted numbers. […]

Despite being ferocious rivals on the basketball court during their playing years, Biran Grant and Hall of Famer Karl Malone have now formed a precious bond as friends. In fact, when Grant’s Parkinson’s disease became public nearly a decade ago, the Utah Jazz legend was one of the first who reached out to him. Grant […]

As the Utah Jazz part ways with longtime strength and conditioning coach Mark McKown, the organization takes yet another step towards officially putting the John Stockton and Karl Malone era behind them. Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune details how McKown was considered as a vital part of the team when he was first […]

What do the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have in common with all-time greats Bob McAdoo, Bernard King, Moses Malone, Karl Malone, George Gervin, Adrian Dantley, Wilt Chamberlain, Walt Bellamy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Jordan? According to basketball-reference.com, they are the only 12 players in NBA history to average more than 30 […]

Gary Payton looked back on his 2004 stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly on what went wrong with it. Speaking on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Payton pointed out a spate of reasons on why the legendary team comprised of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in their prime, Karl Malone, and himself failed to win a […]

It’s been a long time since Karl Malone retired from the NBA after making a final one-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers after 18 illustrious seasons with the Utah Jazz. The NBA has changed since his retirement in 2005, morphing to a more outside-in European style that is molded into a more dynamic, athletic, […]

LeBron James leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers was a shock to some including former Utah Jazz great Karl Malone. Malone was interviewed during the NBA Summer League and talked about all things NBA, including James leaving for the Lakers. Via the Salt Lake Tribune: He described James’ legacy as “set.” While […]

All-Star forward LeBron James is set to begin his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers after inking a four-year, $153 million deal in free agency earlier this month. James is set to enter the later years of his career while still playing at an elite level with still no sign of decline in his game […]

K.J. Malone, the son of former NBA player Karl Malone, has decided to retire from the NFL before his career could even get started. According to Sarah Barshop of ESPN, the Houston Texans have placed Malone on the reserve/retired list on Monday. After going undrafted out of LSU, Malone signed a contract with the Texans […]

Many remember Bryon Russell as the guy Michael Jordan pushed off, as the latter went up for the jump shot — the shot that won him his sixth NBA Championship ring. But in his own right, Russell is a Utah Jazz legend and was a pivotal part of the team’s success in the 90s. For […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans boast some serious star power across the board. They managed to add to that trait with the signing of former LSU offensive tackle K.J. Malone. Malone is the son of NBA Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz legend, Karl Malone. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston […]

In any other season, Utah Jazz point guard Donovan Mitchell would be rookie of the year. Mitchell has proven that not only is he ready to be in the NBA, he is built for it. He’s competitive, he has the strength and ability, and he has the confidence necessary to be a star. Not only […]

Thanks in large part to Donovan Mitchell’s 33-point performance in Monday night’s 113-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Utah Jazz find themselves up three games to one in their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Though he’s only a rookie, Mitchell managed to break a record held by one of the greatest players in Jazz […]

According to an ESPN article from 2011, an average NBA career lasts for approximately five years. To triple that average and still remain an impactful player in a sport that is quite reliant on athleticism, explosiveness and tiresome scheduling truly is a remarkable feat. Only 151 players in NBA history managed to reach that longevity […]

Former Utah Jazz great Karl Malone recently pulled a fast one on New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. Davis was under the impression that he would be taking part in a promotional shoot for Red Bull. However, Malone, who was disguised as “Sam the Maintenance Man,” had other plans. “Respect your elders around here,” Malone […]

There are now seven 30,000 scorers in league history, with James joining four Hall of Famers in career leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, and two future Hall of Famers in Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki. On Tuesday, LeBron joined this most exclusive club in a career that goes beyond scoring. It […]

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins is known as one of the most electrifying players in NBA history. To this day, his presence is felt by fans in and around Phillips Arena. However, there are even times where “The Human Highlight Reel” ponders what could have been. Wilkins was initially drafted by the Utah Jazz before being […]

When it comes to Utah Jazz rising star rookie guard Donovan Mitchell, his future continues to become that much brighter after every single game he plays. Exactly how good has the 21-year-old rookie out of the University of Louisville been this year so far? Well, he already just tied a very impressive rookie record with […]

Anyone who has been watching the NBA the past 15 years (or sports in general) has noticed LeBron James whether on or off the court. His tantalizing career has been a controversial and dominant spectacle which coincided with the age of social media (age of scrutiny). Ever since he debuted in the NBA on Oct […]

During their playing days with the Utah Jazz, Karl Malone and John Stockton became one of the best duos in the NBA. Their familiarity with each other’s games was very evident on the floor, as they gave their opponents nightmare matchups whenever they competed against them. What’s even more impressive was they were very effective […]

Dirk Nowitzki is near the end of his illustrious NBA career as he’s set to enter his 20th season in the league, which brought questions concerning his legacy. With that in mind, former Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry recently told Dwain Price of Unifyfrisco.com that he believes that Nowitzki is a better player than Hall […]

Despite the fact that we have recently witnessed a mild inflation of the value of the triple-double, courtesy of Russell Westbrook, there is no doubt it has remained one of the most respected and admired single game achievements in the NBA. Not recording a triple-double doesn’t necessarily mean that a player didn’t have a monster […]

How do the Cavaliers and Warriors stack up versus the All-Time NBA Super Powers? This NBA offseason has been all about the super teams. The Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler with the hopes that they have the next super team marinating in Minnesota. Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics via free agency because his All-Star […]

The Golden State Warriors closed out the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games on Monday night that saw Kevin Durant earn the NBA Finals MVP award. Durant was the unanimous choice for the award as the team’s top scorer in the series. According to ESPN, this decision also puts Stephen Curry in […]

Another lost nugget of Russell Westbrook‘s amazing triple-double year is the fact that he is the first player to average 30 points and 10 rebounds for a season since the “Mailman” Karl Malone did so in 1989-90, according to Basketball-Reference. Malone was one of the most dominant forces in the low-post despite being an undersized power forward […]

Gordon Hayward added another splendid performance on Tuesday night to his already impressive season. The Utah Jazz forward led his team to an important win against the Portland Trail Blazers, and finished the game with 30 points, four rebounds and two assists. It also allowed them to create some separation from the L.A. Clippers, who are […]

Karl Malone, John Stockton, Charles Barkley, and Reggie Miller are some of the players who played the most minutes in the NBA without winning a title. Although they were all enshrined to the Hall of Fame and won gold medals while representing the U.S. in the Olympics, a championship ring eluded them throughout their professional careers. […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest centers to ever play in the NBA, but he chose not to rank himself on his all-time starting five list. A day before he heads into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, O’Neal chose to recognize other legends when asked to name five greats that rank above […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost the NBA Finals this year to the Cleveland Cavaliers after failing to close it out in three tries, but they still had the most wins in NBA regular season history with 73. Arguably, the biggest reason for the team’s success is the astounding play of their franchise player, […]

There has been no shortage of reaction to the news of Kevin Durant‘s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. While some applaud the decision, others see it as an easy way out. After all, Durant is joining an already stacked championship team. Also, it’s the same team that beat him and the Oklahoma City […]