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The Statistical Legacy Of Karl Malone
Leaving it all on the floor every night for 19 season made Karl Malone one of the most respected and accomplished competitors in NBA history. Opponents and teammates alike knew that Karl was going to deliver every day, hence the nickname "The Mailman." February 13 he makes his last delivery to Utah, this time in the form of his official retirement from professional basketball.
The numbers from his career are stunning and easily rank with the greatest performers the sport of basketball has ever seen including Jordan, Abdul-Jabaar, Chamberlain and even Stockton. It's a legacy that may be forever unmatched in its depth and diversity. As a tribute to the Mailman and a reference for his fans, we present the statistical legacy of Karl Malone.
Career
Averages
Totals
Points
25.0
36,928
Rebounds
10.1
14,968
Assists
3.6
5,248
Steals
1.4
2,085
Blocks
.78
1,145
Games Played:
1,476
Playoffs
Averages
Totals
Points
24.7
4,761
Rebounds
10.7
2062
Assists
3.2
610
Steals
1.34
258
Blocks
.70
135
Games Played:
193
Regular Season Notes and Records
36,928 points ranks second in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabaar's 38,387
25.0 scoring average ranks 10th all-time
Is NBA's all-time leader in both free throws attempted & made (9,787-13,188)
Ranks 2nd in shots taken with 26,210 (Abdul-Jabaar, 28,307) and shots made with 13,528 (Abdul-Jabaar 15,837)
Is sixth on the league's all-time rebounding list (14,968)
2,085 steals puts Karl at 9th all-time (Stockton leads with 3,265)
54,852 minutes played is also 2nd to Abdul-Jabaar (57,446)
One of two players (Jerry West to average at least 25 points in 11 consecutive seasons (1989-99)
Holds NBA record for most consecutive seasons (11) with 2,000 or more points and most total seasons (12) with 2,000 plus points
Scored in double figures 575 consecutive games, third longest streak in NBA history behind Michael Jordan (840) and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar (787), from December 18, 1991 through March 26, 1999
Led league in free-throws made a record eight times (1988-89 thru 1992-93 and 1996-97 thru 1998-99)
Played in career-high 543 consecutive games from December 18,1991 to April 8, 1998, with streak ending due to league suspension
Played all 82 games in a season 10 times, tied for third all-time (14- John Stockton, A.C. Green, 10-Randy Smith)
Ranks behind only John Stockton (1,504) for most games played with one franchise at 1,434
Scored a career-high 61 points (21-26 FG, 19-19 FT), the most by a Jazz player since the franchise moved to Utah, vs. Milwaukee on January 27, 1990
Has scored 50+ points four times, 40+ 44 times, 30+ 427 times
Jazz were 312-115 (.731) when the Mailman scored 30 or more points
Registered three triple-doubles in his career (29 pts, 12 rb, 10 as v. Clippers on 5/4/99)
Karl also has the second most fouls in NBA history (Abdul-Jabaar 4,657)
Playoff Notes and Records
19 years in the playoffs ties Karl with John Stocton for most in NBA history
4,761 playoff points ranks third behind Jordan (5,987) and Abdul-Jabaar (5,762)
193 playoff games ranks fourth
7,907 minutes is fourth most
Karl is third in both field goals made and attempted (3,768-1,743)
He is second in free throws made and third in free throws attempted (1,269-1,725)
Ranks fourth in rebounds with 2,062
Eighth in steals (258)
Committed 662 personal fouls, third most
All-Star Game Notes and Records
Selected to the game 14 times, tied for second most with Jordan behind Abdul-Jabaar (18)
Played in 12 games, 7th best all-time
Co-MVP with John Stockton of 1993 All-Star game held in Salt Lake City
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