Opinion: A.I., Kobe's draft class best since '85 Jun 21, 2008
1985Any coach would have loved to have had any of these guys: Ewing, Chris Mullin, Detlef Schrempf, Charles Oakley, Karl Malone, Joe Dumars, A.C. Green and Terry Porter. 6. (MSNBC -- Sports)
AN OAK WITH DEEP ROOTS Jun 21, 2008
Karl Malone reached the top of his profession but never felt bigger than home Saturday, June 21, 2008By Ted Lewis. hese days, the Karl Malone Story most likely would have played out differently. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The Big Three played as one all year Jun 19, 2008
Remember the 2003-04 season when Karl Malone and Gary Payton sought their first rings by joining Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant with the Lakers. The Lakers had injury woes and much drama on and off the court before losing to the Pistons in the Finals. (Boston Globe)
Is Kobe as good as MJ? Jun 17, 2008
Jordan: d-d-d-defense; Bryant: yeah, his defense is all right - but can you honestly see him stealing the ball from Karl Malone with fewer than 30 seconds left in Game Six. Most importantly, Jordan is the most clutch athlete in the history of any and all sports. (Daily Iowan, IA)
PULLING HIS WEIGHT Jun 14, 2008
Joining him is Louisiana Tech and NBA basketball star Karl Malone, former NFL stars Leonard Marshall and Aeneas Williams, former major leaguer Darryl Hamilton, former LHSAA Commissioner Tommy Henry, former Jena girls basketball coach Geraldine "Jelly" Pigott and women's golfer Barbara Fay White-Boddie ... "He's the John Wooden of weightlifting. Karl Malone should be honored to go in with him.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sidelines: Helena’s Erickson looks to clean up at rodeo Thursday Jun 10, 2008
Obviously they re not as aged as the 2004 Lakers with Gary Payton and Karl Malone, but the Lakers look a step slow and not as athletic as the Celtics, which is pretty tough to overcome. L.A. is a much younger team than Boston, which starts three players Kevin Garnett (32), Ray Allen (32) and Paul Pierce (30) that are all over 30. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Head coaching job still eludes Kareem Jun 8, 2008
If his career scoring record will ever be broken: "It's not unbreakable. I thought Karl Malone was going to do it. He got injured. The odds caught up to him. The odds didn't catch up to me for 20 years. Father Time got me.". His longevity: "It was just a year at a time. When you do it like that, time flies ... I led my team in scoring and blocked shots in 1987 and I had just turned 40. I didn't realize at the time how remarkable that was.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Kevin can't wait Jun 7, 2008
This series is vital to Garnett because without a ring he'd be in the same sentence with Charles Barkley and Karl Malone. That is still splendid company, but if you put all of them in a room there'd be no bling. (CBS News)
Letting bygones be bygones Jun 6, 2008
Within hours of the Jazz being eliminated again by the Chicago Bulls in the 1998 NBA Finals, Karl Malone went public with his demand that heads roll. (Granted, Karl in a pique in those days was hardly an isolated event. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
RINGING ENDORSEMENT: Does ring validate one's career? Jun 5, 2008
Like Boston teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, he is in good company here, too, rubbing elbows with Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Elgin Baylor, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Nate Thurmond, Dikembe Mutombo, Chris Mullin, Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki. Still, it's another of those rooms you'd rather not work, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres when you're hungry for a four-course meal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fishers thrives in return to Lakers Jun 3, 2008
In his first tour of duty, he deferred to the likes of Shaquille O'Neal, Robert Horry, Rick Fox, Karl Malone and Gary Payton. "He has more responsibility now,'' said Kobe Bryant, who entered the NBA the same year as Fisher and has played his entire career with the Lakers. "He's the same way now he was back then. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suns look at Lakers assistant May 29, 2008
Shaw spent most of his career as a backup but was a locker-room leader who mediated O'Neal's relationship with Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles and was called back from scouting duty to help with Gary Payton and Karl Malone. Shaw, 42, played 14 NBA seasons at guard and half of them were with O'Neal in Orlando and Los Angeles, being part of the Lakers' three-peat to start this decade. (AZCentral -- Sports)
It's drive time for Garnett May 28, 2008
He's never going to be Wilt Chamberlain or even Karl Malone in the low block. "There were times where I just thought we didn't get it to him, and then he ended up floating out because of the ball being on the other side," said Rivers. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Steve Aschburner May 25, 2008
Outrageously talented big men who, had they come along a decade or two earlier, surely would have been labeled "centers'' and planted in the low post by coaches heeding the traditions of the game. For most of eight seasons, Garnett and Wallace -- with Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, Chris Webber, Shawn Kemp early in that span, Dirk Nowitzki later -- anchored and largely defined the Western Conference from their power-forward position. Each of them eventually had to move to redefine himself, Wallace... (SI.com)
Spurs eager to leave Game 1 woes behind them May 23, 2008
Karl Malone's stray elbow that rendered David Robinson unconscious with concussion in '98 ... The Jazz drafting Karl Malone. (USA Today -- Sports)
Moving Forward May 22, 2008
Date: May 21, 2008 Karl Malone is the greatest power forward ever; he did everything on the court that you could ask of a power forward. Before he became the second highest scorer ever in the NBA, Malone played for Louisiana Tech University. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Simmons: KG's crunch-time woes May 21, 2008
The Mailman choked so many times I once wrote, "You know you're watching ESPN Classic if it's 2 a.m. and Karl Malone looks like he's about to throw up." David Robinson was an extremely nice guy who played like one in big games. GARNETT PLAYS DIFFERENTLY DOWN THE STRETCH BY NOT PLAYING DIFFERENTLY. (ESPN -- Golf News)
The staging of NBA basketball May 21, 2008
DD wrote on May 20, 2008 1:14 PM:" Welcome to the world of pro sports where the superstars are given a pass to the foul line for minor contact, and can get away with infraction like "traveling" with the basketball regularly. It's been that way for many years. Let me tell you -- nobody went to the foul line more than Karl Malone did the last 10 years of his playing career. He was definitely given the "superstar" break by the refs.Same thing happens in football. You can't touch Randy Moss or... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Congressman confirmed as NRA board member (692) May 17, 2008
to join a 76-member board whose members have included actor Tom Selleck, professional basketball player Karl Malone and rock musician Ted Nugent. NRA spokesman Dan Arulanandam said other members of Congress on the board are U.S. Rep. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Lakers tune out Jazz May 17, 2008
For the first time since the Lakers tried but failed to be champions with Karl Malone and Gary Payton imported to join Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal in 2003-04, the Lakers have reached the league's postseason final four. It's not Kupchak's style to scream anything, so he simply walked off the court after this 108-105 victory just behind Kupchak, though, Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf skipped off with his tongue wagging through a broad smile, eyes all lit up. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lakers, Jazz Prepare For Pivotal Game 6 May 16, 2008
Sloan was coaching Utah in that series and could rely on veterans John Stockton and Karl Malone to counter Jordan and the Bulls. He has a considerably younger team this year, led by third-year point guard Williams. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Jack McCallumINSIDE THE NBA May 14, 2008
Everybody thought Sloan would go off and be content to drive his John Deere tractor after John Stockton and Karl Malone left. In point of fact, even before they left, Sloan always told me how much he was looking forward to the challenge of coaching without them. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Schedule still works in favor of Lakers May 12, 2008
He's from Louisiana Tech, as was Karl Malone. Likenesses of Malone and John Stockton are cast in bronze outside the arena, Malone rising for a shot and Stockton making a no-look bounce pass, but the former Jazz greats rarely attend games. (Los Angeles Times)
Commentary: BCS commissioners, Kobe's MVP award and Barry Bonds — oh my! May 11, 2008
People like Charles Barkley and Karl Malone won during that era as well. They were great players, but Jordan was better. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Jonah FreedmanINSIDE SOCCER May 10, 2008
(I've often compared the scenario of the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers, whose power quartet of Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Gary Payton similarly collapsed under the weight of egos. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bryant wins MVP award May 8, 2008
Bryant, who said he had given up hope of ever winning the award, matched 1997 MVP Karl Malone of Utah with the most years in the league before winning the award, each having finally taken the honour in their 12th NBA campaign. I didn't think this award would ever come to me in my career, Bryant said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kobe Crowned MVP May 7, 2008
ESPN - Bryant wins first MVP after carrying Lakers to big year - NBA. Bryant wins first MVP after carrying Lakers to big year - NBA. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Nothing easy for Jazz May 2, 2008
My seat for Game 4 was next to a writer from a Chinese paper in Houston, who told me he was a big Karl Malone and John Stockton fan. And yes, he felt Michael Jordan pushed off when he made the game-winning shot to end the 1998 NBA Finals. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ruston Showcase Apr 22, 2008
Games will be held at Ruston High School, the Lambright Intramural Center and Memorial Gym at , and the championship game will be played on Karl Malone Court inside the Thomas Assembly Center. Head Coach Ro Russell is scheduled to bring his team, Grassroots Canada, and the Arizona Celtics are also scheduled to attend. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Deserving of honorable mention Apr 13, 2008
Assuming Jordan, Robinson, and Stockton get in, that leaves Mullin, Karl Malone (eligible in 2009), and Scottie Pippen (eligible in 2009) as the only NBA members of the original Dream Team still not enshrined. The lone collegian, Christian Laettner, should be in the discussion, as one of the greatest and winningest college players ever. (Boston Globe)
Ewing, Hakeem, Riley top hoops 2008 HOF class Apr 8, 2008
ESPN - Ewing, Hakeem, Vitale headline 2008 Naismith Hall of Fame class - ESPN. Ewing, Hakeem, Vitale headline 2008 Naismith Hall of Fame class - ESPN. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Being benched would be OK Mar 30, 2008
But according to the Elias Sports Bureau, only seven players in NBA history matched or exceeded Webber's totals in all three of those categories: Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Elgin Baylor, Karl Malone, and Kevin Garnett. Five of those seven are in the Hall of Fame and the other two are in the green room. (Boston Globe)
Blazers could soon part with Darius Miles Mar 22, 2008
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Kaltefleiter: Do Bulldogs have enough left in reserve? Mar 20, 2008
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Fresh Betting Fool: Was Favre a choker? Mar 7, 2008
He's a lot like Karl Malone and Alex English in the NBA.. If he was a college basketball coach, he'd be fossilic Dean Smith, bitter Eddie Sutton or even Bobby Knight, staying around so long that huge numbers have to pile up. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dool(ey) Role Mar 7, 2008
With people like Dr. Reneau, Derek Dooley, Kerry Rupp, Wade Simoneaux, and Karl Malone determined to make it work, who is going to get in our way. Related Stories. (CollegeInsiders.com)
AD search nearly over for Utah St. Mar 6, 2008
With Barnes aboard, those Fresno State teams were 25-8 and 23-9, losing to Louisiana Tech and Karl Malone in the 1984 NCAA tournament and the next year advancing to the NIT s third round before UCLA eliminated them. He is obviously one of those student-athletes who s translated accomplishment on the court into real life. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
USU returns to conference play Feb 28, 2008
He also became good friends with NBA great Karl Malone, an LTU alum. Now the Utah native, who played on the USU junior varsity team in the early 1970s before transferring to Southern Utah, is trying to rebuild a program that lost its seven top scorers from a year ago. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
After trade deadline, how will the West be won? Feb 23, 2008
Luckily, he doesnt have to be Utahs multi-faceted attack will bring them back to the glory days of John Stockton and Karl Malone. Averaging almost 10 assists per game, point guard Deron Williams is playing the Stockton to Boozers Mailman, but there are two distinct differences between Williams and his predecessor. (Yale Herald, CT)
NBA stars put on high-flying act Feb 19, 2008
Green got a 45 score on the dunk, receiving all nine's on a 10-point scale by judges Dominique Wilkins, Karl Malone, Julius Erving, Magic Johnson and Darryl Dawkins. On Green's final dunk in the finals, Green took off his shoes and as he soared, he pushed the ball through his legs before dunking with his right hand. (Nola.com -- Sports)
WP: New Orleans offers NBA a new beginning Feb 18, 2008
$7 online stock trades. New Orleans offers NBA a new beginning. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Soaring Superman slam -- piece of cake Feb 18, 2008
The crowd roared and a celebrity panel of judges including Magic Johnson, Karl Malone as well as Dominique Wilkins, Julius Erving and Darryl Dawkins -- three of the game's most famed dunkers -- all gave him perfect 10s. Not to be outdone, Green tried to blow the field away. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pistol Pete still part of the game Feb 18, 2008
Yes, not even an LSU freak-of-nature phenomenon or two small-college legends -- who each won two NBA championships -- could crack a starting five of Maravich, Bob Pettit, Robert Parish, Karl Malone and that Ragin' Cajun, Dwight "Bo" Lamar, the three-time all-American at Southwestern Louisiana. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Garnett hopes he's ready to go Feb 18, 2008
" Scalabrine ailingRivers said forward Brian Scalabrine likely will be out the entire five-game Western trip because of a right groin injury.Of forward Kendrick Perkins, who missed the previous three games with a strained left shoulder, Rivers said, "He'll be OK." Rookie forward Glen Davis, who has a strained left quadriceps and a knee bruise, is expected to practice tonight.The Celtics players and coaches attending All-Star weekend were slated to fly to Denver after last night's game. There is... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Allen (28) shining Star for the East Feb 18, 2008
"There was much ado made about whether the Lakers' Kobe Bryant should play for the West because of a right pinkie injury. Bryant had to play, however, because he played in LA's last regular-season game before All-Star weekend. Bryant ended up starting and came out the game for Phoenix's Steve Nash with 9:13 left in the first quarter after touching the ball only twice without taking a shot. Scott said he was given orders by the NBA to play Bryant as little as possible."Our interest in Kobe is... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
ALL-STAR SATURDAY / The dunk is out of its funk Howard needs a super... Feb 17, 2008
ALL-STAR SATURDAY / The dunk is out of its funk / Howard needs a super performance to beat a creative field. I just tried to add a little bit of my personality. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
There's no need for defense; it's just time for fun Feb 17, 2008
"These guys are serious for the preseason, 82 regular-season games and the playoffs," said Karl Malone, who made 14 consecutive All-Star appearances before his retirement in 2004. "Allow them to enjoy themselves for one game. I guarantee one thing I have never seen is a person play an All-Star Game that didn't want to win.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
SHOOTING STAR Feb 17, 2008
He is not the character hounding Charles Barkley about his Fave Five in television advertisements, but rather the one dancing in a Louisiana tourism commercial that also includes Karl Malone and Willis Reed. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Dr. Jack still calling it like he sees it Feb 17, 2008
First team: Point guard: Magic Johnson; shooting guard: Michael Jordan; center: Bill Russell; power forward: Karl Malone; small forward: Larry Bird. Second team: Point guard: John Stockton; shooting guard: Oscar Robertson; center: Wilt Chamberlain; power forward: Bob Pettit; small forward: Elgin Baylor. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets'Paul's biggest assist goes to Katrina victims Feb 16, 2008
He is currently featured in a commercial with NBA legend Karl Malone for the Louisiana Office of Tourism, in which he is covered in beads and does a second-line dance with an umbrella over his head and musicians playing swinging jazz music. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shaq to get rare view from sideline at All-Star Game Feb 10, 2008
If O'Neal had been selected, he would have surpassed Jerry West and Karl Malone for most consecutive selections. Before his trade this week to the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal told reporters in Miami that he did not deserve to be selected with the Heat sputtering at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Shaq says he doesn't deserve to be an All-Star Feb 2, 2008
Lynne Sladky / API appreciate my coach for sticking up for me, but I dont want to be handed anything, said Shaquille ONeal, whose run of 14 straight selections matched Jerry West and Karl Malone as the most in NBA history ... I appreciate my coach for sticking up for me, but I dont want to be handed anything, said ONeal, whose run of 14 straight selections matched Jerry West and Karl Malone as the most in NBA history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shaq disagrees with Riley over spot in All-Star game Feb 2, 2008
"I appreciate my coach for sticking up for me, but I don't want to be handed anything," said O'Neal, whose run of 14 straight selections matched Jerry West and Karl Malone as the most in NBA history. O'Neal is still headed to New Orleans. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Paul, West give Hornets two All-Stars Feb 2, 2008
That tied the record held by Jerry West and Karl Malone. Paul, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, and West have helped the Hornets to a 32-13 record. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shaquilles streak of 14 straight NBA All-Star selections ends Feb 2, 2008
O Neal, Jerry West and Karl Malone are the only players selected to 14 straight All-Star games. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shaq's All-Star streak ends at 14 Feb 2, 2008
O'Neal, Jerry West and Karl Malone are the only players selected to 14 straight All-Star games. Byron Scott of the New Orleans Hornets will coach the Western Conference at the game. (Xinhuanet, China)
Paul, West lead home reserves Feb 1, 2008
" Also missing out during the worst season of his career was , ending his streak of 14 consecutive All-Star selections. That tied the record held by Jerry West and Karl Malone. Paul, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, and West have helped the Hornets to a 32-13 record, which led the Southwest Division entering the night. New Orleans earned another representative later Thursday, as Byron Scott secured the West coaching nod after Dallas' loss at Boston. Paul is averaging 20.8 points, 10.7 assists and a... (ESPN -- Golf News)
Parker, Ginobili left off All-Star team Feb 1, 2008
That tied the record held by Jerry West and Karl Malone. Paul, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, and West have helped the Hornets to a 32-13 record, which leads the Southwest Division. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shaq's All-Star streak is history Feb 1, 2008
The only other players named to 14 consecutive All-Star Games are Jerry West and Karl Malone. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has most All-Star selections with 19. (The Palm Beach Post)
FORWARD THINKING Jan 28, 2008
Karl Malone paves the way for those who follow at Louisiana Tech Sunday, January 27, 2008By John Reid. Three-and-a-half years after retiring from the NBA, Karl Malone is still working ... Tech men's and women's teams play on the Karl Malone Court at the Thomas Assembly Center. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Boozer helps Jazz beat Kings 127-113 Jan 26, 2008
Karl Malone holds the Jazz record for field goals without a miss, going 12-for-12 twice. Kirilenko's 25 points were a season high and he added four blocks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Boozer makes first 13 shots in Jazz's win over Kings Jan 26, 2008
"That's the way the game should be played.''Kyle Korver made the technical free throw to give Utah a 106-93 lead. Later in the fourth, Harpring was called for an offensive foul and this time Martin started to go after him. Theus was called for a technical on that play and Korver hit the free throw again.Artest was close to getting another technical several times down the stretch, then got kicked out for a one-handed push toward Boozer with 4:34 remaining.Notes: The Jazz outscored the Kings 54-34... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ags sloppy, but extend streak to 10 Jan 25, 2008
Former Utah Jazz All-Star Karl Malone, who played at LTU, has become more involved with his former school. He is on the school s athletic staff and donated money for facility improvements, thus the new hardwood is now called Karl Malone Court, including a signature by the Mailman. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Shaq's All-Star streak in jeopardy Jan 13, 2008
The Heat center equaled the mark shared by Jerry West and Karl Malone last season when he was selected to his 14th straight game. He is more than 750,000 votes behind Orlando's Dwight Howard in a contest that closes today for paper ballots and in a week on. (The Palm Beach Post)
NBA Stars Promote La. Tourism Jan 11, 2008
In the 30-second TV spot, New Orleans Hornets player Chris Paul interacts with Louisiana-born NBA legends Willis Reed and Karl Malone, who keep imploring Paul to get off the basketball court and fish, hunt and camp with them. "Come on, CP, lighten up," says Reed. (MediaWeek.com)
