In the first game of the 97 finals, Karl Malone stood at the free throw line and prepared for a free throw. Pippen walked to Malone and whispered, "The postman won't work on weekends." After that, Malone lost both free throws and gave Jordan a lore. Opportunity, Jordan saw this lore opportunity, as if a hungry wolf sees its prey, hit the ball with a knife in his hand, completed the lore, the Jazz lost the game, "The postman does not work on weekends"" It has also been handed down to this day.
In the finals, Malone was not the protagonist. He lost all free throws and was intercepted once, making Malone the background board for Jordan's god. Even so, we can't look down on Malone, as Malone said Said: "Jordan is a ruthless character, and so am I. "Ma Long is not bragging, he is indeed a ruthless character. He has played in the NBA for 19 years. At the age of 39, he scored 40 + 9 + 7 + 4 to help the team take away the victory. Ma Long has a brilliant career and countless wonderful moments.
Attacking power forward
In the first two years of Malone's NBA career, the offensive method was still in the low post, first jammed, then received the ball, and completed the shot. The face-to-face ability was not as strong as the later, and the physique was not as strong as the later. In three seasons, Malone developed his face frame shot, and then we have a familiar scene. Malone and Stockton played the pick-and-roll. After the disassembly, Malone completed the shot.
Yes The CIC made it easier for Malone to score points, and it also gave the Jazz an offensive core. In the 88-89 season, Malone showed off his ability on the offensive end. With the CIC, Malone is really hard to defend. Scored 41 points and scored 30+ 32 times. Against Barkley, Malone scored 44 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 2 blocks. In terms of personal performance, he completely suppressed Barkley’s 24 points and 9 rebounds. 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. This season, Malone averaged 27.7 points, 12 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals. For the first time in his career, he averaged more than 25 points per game. In the next 10 seasons, Malone’s average points per game are all No less than 25 points, he developed a face-to-face shot, which greatly benefited Malone and became one of the best power forwards in the league.
A helpless scoring machine
In the 89-90 season, the young Malone went downhill. The Tigers slaughtered all quarters on the offensive end,Destroying the defender’s confidence, in the season opener, Malone made 18 of 25 shots, scored 40 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. In the first game of the season, he scored 40 points. Malone told everyone with actions. Malone this season will be even more dangerous.
In the game against the Nuggets, Malone contributed 48 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. He rewritten his single-game highest score to 48 points. Malone’s fiery touch did not follow. After the end of the game, Malone scored 31 points in one game, 42 points in one game, and 40 points in one game in the next three games. In the game against the Bucks, Malone played 33 minutes. He scored 61 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. The efficiency was so high that it was jaw-dropping.
In NBA history, there are only 11 players who scored 61 points, and Malone is one of them. In the forward position, only Malone, McGrady and LeBron James scored 62 points. This season, Malone’s single-game highest score was 61 points, the second highest was 52 points, and the third highest was 49 points. There were 7 games with 40+ and 42 games with 30+. The season averaged 31 points and 11.1. He had 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals.
Throughout the history of the NBA, there are only 12 players who can average 30 points per game while contributing 11 rebounds and 2 assists. The last time such an average data appeared was the 75-76 season, by Bob Mike Adu played, he averaged 31 points, 12.4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Malone used his super ability to present the long-awaited average data to the world. In the scoring list that season, Malone ranked second, in the efficiency list, Malone also ranked second, this season Malone is only under the "god of basketball" Michael Jordan.
The older the more demon, the old postman won two MVPs
In the 96-97 season, Malone was 33 years old. At this time, Malone had a deeper understanding of the game after years of battle, which gave him a better understanding of how to play Leading the team to win the game, he exploded a bit less data, the season's highest single-game score was only 41 points, but the team won more games.In the 95-96 season, the Jazz's record was 55 wins and 27 losses. In the 96-97 season, the Jazz's record was 64 wins and 18 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference and second in the league. The Jazz can achieve better records, and Malone's evolution is inseparable.
Since the 93-94 season, Malone has been learning to cope. In the pick-and-roll with Stockton, Malone no longer played the simple tricks of taking apart and going down, or drawing the face frame. , But a more responsible way of playing like a system. Malone will still play pick-and-rolls with Stockton. This is the core, but after that, a lot of changes have been made. Malone can cut inside. With that muscle, it is also a threat to get inside. Exactly, Malone can also pull out and make a mid-range shot. If you don't follow it out, you can easily score for Malone.
If you follow out, then you will be counted. Malone can pass to the teammate who cuts to the basket, let his teammates score, or defeat your defense. In short, compared with the past, the biggest change is Malone You can support your teammates and feed your teammates. This makes Stockton's pressure much less. From a single-core organization to a dual-core organization, it is more difficult for opponents to predict how the Jazz's offense will be launched and how it will end.
In the 1996-97 season, Malone averaged 27.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. The assist rate was 24.5%. You know, the assist rate of a starting point guard is also around 25%. This forward has developed the defender’s organizational skills, allowing him to have a stronger and more comprehensive influence on the game. At the end of the season, the MVP selection began. Malone won the regular season MVP with a 32.98% vote rate. At this time, Malone NBA Won the MVP trophy for the first time in his career.
In the 98-99 season, the league was temporarily suspended due to salary issues, and the season finally started in February. These setbacks did not disrupt Malone's rhythm. During the offseason, he maintained a good condition. The first game of the season, Malone He scored 6 of 10 shots, scored 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, helping the team win the opponent.
In the closing game of the season, Malone played 37 minutes, scored 29 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He helped the team win the opponent with a comprehensive performance.The 98-99 season ended with a victory. At the end of the season, Malone delivered an average of 23.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. In the MVP selection, Malone narrowly defeated Aran with 26.96% of votes. Zomonin was re-elected as MVP. This year, Malone is 36 years old. He can still get MVP at the age of 36, which shows that Malone has a solid foundation.
With unfinished dreams, the old postman retired
On April 30, 2003, the Jazz lost to the Kings in the away game. This means that the 02-03 season is over. This is Malone playing for the Jazz. In his 18th season, 18 years of ups and downs, Salt Lake City’s face changed several times. The little baby who was waiting to be fed is now spending his childhood on the field. Look at Malone, he is also old, he Leaving his youth here, he wanted to win the championship here, but unfortunately he could not achieve it.
Now that he is getting old, his arms and legs often hurt. Malone knew that he would not be able to fight for long. Before he left, he still wanted to win a championship, so he bid farewell to Salt Lake City and came to Los Angeles , And Peyton, Kobe, and O’Neal formed the "Lakers F4". They are fighting for the championship, but Malone, who is not often troubled by injuries, was found by a knee injury. He missed 40 games in the regular season. After his comeback, Malone In the finals, the Lakers met the defensive Pistons. Under the defensive defense of the Pistons, Malone did not perform well. The Lakers failed to win and unfortunately missed the championship. .
On February 14, 2005, Ma Long held a press conference. At the press conference, Ma Long wore a cowboy hat and announced his decision to retire. The number of years Ma Long has been in the NBA has been fixed at 19 years. NBA has Ma Long. This is the end of the era.
Ma Long made it to the finals three times, but all of them went down. It is a pity for Ma Long to lose a championship for life, but the NBA is not only the playoffs, but also the regular season. In the regular season, Ma Long is also the king, and Ma Long’s individual The ability is top-notch, failed to win, just lack of luck. Malone's brilliant performance in the NBA is remembered by people. He is a superstar in NBA history that will never be forgotten.
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