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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by navy
Karl Malone gets a bad rap for not winning unfortunately.
Yup. I doubt Duncan would have beaten Jordan either.
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The Beast In Me
Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by russwest0
Yup. I doubt Duncan would have beaten Jordan either.
Yeah, because Karl met Jordan in the Finals 6 times.
That's what I hate about the Jordan era argument. Unless you went up against him every single year, you have no excuse. And guess what, throughout Karl's 20 years of dominance (), he only made the Finals three times.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by russwest0
Yup. I doubt Duncan would have beaten Jordan either.
Definitely tough competition... The Jazz also lost to the Blazers, Suns, Warriors, Sonics, Rockets... and later the Mavs and Kings.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Karl Malone is one of the most underrated players on here, while you have guys like Garnett getting overrated to death and being rated ahead of him. People can't be serious if they watched both.
Karl was a great man defender, particularly in the 2nd half of his career, and he could actually lead as the main guy on offense unlike Garnett. This guy is the 2nd highest scorer of all time, a great defender, insane longevity, a 2 time MVP, and he was a winner in his career. He consistently led his teams to great records.
If he just won a single title in his career, he is more than likely considered top 12 by most.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by plowking
Karl Malone is one of the most underrated players on here, while you have guys like Garnett getting overrated to death and being rated ahead of him. People can't be serious if they watched both.
Karl was a great man defender, particularly in the 2nd half of his career, and he could actually lead as the main guy on offense unlike Garnett. This guy is the 2nd highest scorer of all time, a great defender, insane longevity, a 2 time MVP, and he was a winner in his career. He consistently led his teams to great records.
If he just won a single title in his career, he is more than likely considered top 12 by most.
They had a great record twice and Stockton was helping lead them. Considering he played his worst ball when it mattered most it's arguable as to whether he should be considered a winner.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
The negative (mis?) conception about Karl Malone the basketball player:
- Dirty player, especially with elbows
- Not very good at creating own offense
- Choke artist in big moments
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Also, his percentage dropped down greatly in the playoff, contributing to his negative traits.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by Artillery
Dirtiest player of all-time. He wouldn't be effective in the modern era though. Would foul out of games or be ejected for some the garbage he used to get away with in the 90s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bM-Y4UoiAY
That probably wouldn't go over well today.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by SCdac
Yeah that's cool and all, but Duncan's third season was Malone's 50th. I don't know why you got so defensive. I put several names in there. I forgot Shaq's though.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by D.J.
Malone was entirely too ****ing powerful for plays like that. I think he could really have killed somebody if he did it MWP style with cocking it all the way back and throwing it full force.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by Rocketswin2013
Yeah that's cool and all, but Duncan's third season was Malone's 50th. I don't know why you got so defensive. I put several names in there. I forgot Shaq's though.
You can't say he owned Duncan and then when Duncan does the same (and 46 points on a player is complete and utter domination) it's, "Oh, Malone was old and washed up by then."
Where's the great defense?
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by T_L_P
You can't say he owned Duncan and then when Duncan does the same (and 46 points on a player is complete and utter domination) it's, "Oh, Malone was old and washed up by then."
Where's the great defense?
Not to mention Malone was fresh off winning an MVP award and finished top-5 again in 2000. He may not have been in his physical prime, but no doubt Tim Duncan could handle his own against Malone. Averaged about 25 ppg to Malone's 20 ppg in their regular season meetings.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by plowking
Karl Malone is one of the most underrated players on here, while you have guys like Garnett getting overrated to death and being rated ahead of him. People can't be serious if they watched both.
Karl was a great man defender, particularly in the 2nd half of his career, and he could actually lead as the main guy on offense unlike Garnett. This guy is the 2nd highest scorer of all time, a great defender, insane longevity, a 2 time MVP, and he was a winner in his career. He consistently led his teams to great records.
If he just won a single title in his career, he is more than likely considered top 12 by most.
If you have any conception for postseason basketball, Malone isn't underrated.
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by Rocketswin2013
Malone was entirely too ****ing powerful for plays like that. I think he could really have killed somebody if he did it MWP style with cocking it all the way back and throwing it full force.
Like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BgSB2aFRP4
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Re: Karl Malone's defense
Originally Posted by T_L_P
You can't say he owned Duncan and then when Duncan does the same (and 46 points on a player is complete and utter domination) it's, "Oh, Malone was old and washed up by then."
Where's the great defense?
I'm not about to go back and watch the game but Duncan shot a ton of free throws and Malone only had 2 fouls. I doubt he was guarding him.
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