The Karl Malone Thread

[nuraman00]

Malone should have kept going until Davis figured it out.

The autograph was too much of a reveal.

They also could have tried something else in addition to interrupting the photo shoot.

 

[MHSL82]

I have joked about Malone being second to Stockton, second to Kareem in points, and second in the NBA Finals three times. And I appreciate John Stockton being mentioned in the passing category.

But I think it's absolutely stupid that Malone isn't there for his fadeaway postup shot. He was pretty damn accurate on those (relatively speaking to anyone else). I don't see very many fadeaway jumpshots from the postup position anymore.

The NBA's best signature moves, from Jordan's fadeaway to Iverson's crossover

And no, I'm not going to complain about his hand behind the head drunk as a signature move or anything. I saw other examples of signature moves and I feel that the fadeaway jumpshot from the post qualifies.

 

[nuraman00]

I have joked about Malone being second to Stockton, second to Kareem in points, and second in the NBA Finals three times. And I appreciate John Stockton being mentioned in the passing category.

But I think it's absolutely stupid that Malone isn't there for his fadeaway postup shot. He was pretty damn accurate on those (relatively speaking to anyone else). I don't see very many fadeaway jumpshots from the postup position anymore.

The NBA's best signature moves, from Jordan's fadeaway to Iverson's crossover

And no, I'm not going to complain about his hand behind the head drunk as a signature move or anything. I saw other examples of signature moves and I feel that the fadeaway jumpshot from the post qualifies.

Overall, I agree.

But that link almost seems like it's tied to people with signature shoes or something? Most of the players mentioned seemed to be Nike clients. Although I Allen Iverson wore Reebok.

I also don't know why the figurines were color coded the way they were.

Maybe whoever came up with that list, and those figures, had a very specific vision of who qualified. I don't know.

 

[nuraman00]

I'm also not sure whether to consider a mid range fadaway, a "post move".

That's one reason I sometimes didn't consider Kevin Garnett a post player either. Because his main shot was his turnaround jumper.

Maybe high post moves are also considered post moves. I guess this topic can be explored more, if desired.

Karl had low post moves, so he always would have been considered a post player.

 

[MHSL82]

I'm also not sure whether to consider a mid range fadaway, a "post move".

That's one reason I sometimes didn't consider Kevin Garnett a post player either. Because his main shot was his turnaround jumper.

Maybe high post moves are also considered post moves. I guess this topic can be explored more, if desired.

Karl had low post moves, so he always would have been considered a post player.

Malone did the turn around better, but just like Garnet was showered with praise for averaging 21 points all the time, his spot was overrated.

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[MHSL82]

 

[nuraman00]

Malone did the turn around better, but just like Garnet was showered with praise for averaging 21 points all the time, his spot was overrated.

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I'll watch the video later.

I'm sure I praised Garnett, but I always thought Olajuwon or Malone did in a better manner.

To me, Garnett was more similar to Nowitzki, in that both shot a lot of jump shots. Any criticisms of Nowitzki's game, should have also been applied to Garnett, IMO. They probably didn't get equal criticism on offense, but to me, they were more similar than the perception might have been.

Nowitzki eventually expanded his game a little more, to the foul line and in area.

 

[MHSL82]

 

[Ojb81]

 

[nuraman00]

I don't hear audio.

What is that creature? It looks like there's a beaver or gecko on a nest, or a little boat.

 

[nuraman00]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[MHSL82]

When did Malone do the same dunk as Gordon?

 

[nuraman00]

RE: Whether two hands on a player is allowed.

Here's another example which shows it is allowed. Leonard was not called for a foul on this play:

I was going through my pictures.

I found this again.

It seems like it isn't working in the OP, so I'll re-attach it.

 

[nuraman00]

@MHSL82, you uploaded a Malone assist highlights video. Where is that? I still haven't watched it.