Moses Malone in 1981-1982 had one of the greatest seasons ever...

[SHAQisGOAT]

Prime Moses was a goddamn beast, too many people sleep on it.

[Dr.J4ever]

Obviously he was the greatest rebounder of his time by a mile, but watching him I noticed he's also very underrated offensively... it wasn't all putbacks. His quickness, agility and footwork, were nothing to laugh at. There's a bit of Hakeem before Hakeem in the way he scores his points, using quick, aggressive moves instead of relying on length like Wilt or Kareem were able to do.

Funny you mention Hakeem. Hakeem had his moves because Moses taught it to him. Yes, you heard it. Hakeem learned his drop steps from Moses.

When Hakeem was with the Univ of Houston, the so called "phi slamma jama", he would approach Moses then with the Rockets, and Moses schooled him with his drop steps, and all.

This is a forgotten fact of history.

[LAZERUSS]

What would an 81-82 Moses do to THIS era?

[Dr.J4ever]

What would an 81-82 Moses do to THIS era?

I imagine him today playing with 4 "smalls" because Moses would be all the inside game you would need. Moses wasn't a great passer so you would need more players out there to handle the ball and to give Moses more room to dominate.

But in the paint, he would dominate. People forget that Moses had a decent 12 footer when he played with the 76ers. He could face up and drive, he could post up, drop step to you to death, and offensive rebound you 'till you're crying home to momma.

On the boards, he would be the best in the league without any doubt. On a team that featured him, Moses today would do 25-26ppg, 15-17 boards easy.

[Dr.J4ever]

The other thing about Moses is that he studied rebounding. He really studied it, meaning the bounce of the ball off the rim. He knew where the ball was headed depending on the type of shot, and where in the rim it bounced.

He said this during his 76er days. Of course, rebounding is desire, and Moses worked as hard as any player ever.

Man, that Sixer team in 83 was a combination of the last 2 MVPs in one team. Can you imagine that there were some doubters before that Sixer season? Some thought Moses would slow down Philly. Moses wasn't as good of an outlet passer as even Dawkins. Some believed there wasn't enough ball to go around for Doc and Moses.

Doc assimilated Moses in and made it work. It could have been a disaster, if not for Doc.

[dankok8]

What would an 81-82 Moses do to THIS era?

The number of available rebounds in Moses' prime is virtually identical to today. He would be an absolute monster in his peak, in discussion for best player in the league. Could put up 30+/15+ with today's bigs. Like those above said he had incredible quick feet and just sheer desire to go after every rebound.

[dankok8]

From 80-81 to 82-83...

vs. Kareem: (11 games)

Moses: 30.5 ppg, 16.0 rpg

Kareem: 21.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg

vs. Gilmore: (6 games)

Moses: 29.2 ppg, 14.6 rpg

Gilmore: 19.5 ppg, 11.8 rpg

vs. Parish: (9 games)

Moses: 27.9 ppg, 14.1 rpg

Parish: 17.0 ppg, 11.2 rpg

vs. Sikma: (12 games)

Moses: 30.3 ppg, 15.8 rpg

Sikma: 17.0 ppg, 11.2 rpg



84-85 already in decline...

vs. Kareem: (2 games)

Moses: 25.5 ppg, 13.5 rpg on 50.0% shooting

Kareem: 23.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg on 50.0% shooting

vs. Gilmore: (2 games)

Moses: 27.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg on 45.2% shooting

Gilmore: 15.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg on 50.0% shooting

vs. Parish: (6 games)

Moses: 26.5 ppg, 16.3 rpg on 48.6% shooting

Parish: 13.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg on 47.6% shooting

vs. Sikma: (2 games)

Moses: 26.0 ppg, 12.5 rpg on 55.2% shooting

Sikma: 22.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg on 46.9% shooting

vs. Hakeem: (2 games)

Moses: 26.5 rpg, 10.0 rpg on 51.7% shooting

Hakeem: 19.0 ppg, 11.5 rpg on 51.7% shooting

[riseagainst]

I imagine him today playing with 4 "smalls" because Moses would be all the inside game you would need. Moses wasn't a great passer so you would need more players out there to handle the ball and to give Moses more room to dominate.

But in the paint, he would dominate. People forget that Moses had a decent 12 footer when he played with the 76ers. He could face up and drive, he could post up, drop step to you to death, and offensive rebound you 'till you're crying home to momma.

On the boards, he would be the best in the league without any doubt. On a team that featured him, Moses today would do 25-26ppg, 15-17 boards easy.

15-17?

[La Frescobaldi]

15-17?

yeah, probly. The dude was absolutely ferocious on the boards