Karl Malone

Date of Birth: July 24, 1963

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Karl Malone, also known as “The Mailman,” is a retired professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. Born on July 24, 1963, in Summerfield, Louisiana, Malone played the majority of his career with the Utah Jazz, forming a legendary partnership with point guard John Stockton. Malone’s career spanned from 1985 to 2004, during which he earned 14 NBA All-Star selections, two NBA MVP awards, and was named to the All-NBA First Team 11 times. He is the second-leading scorer in NBA history, with 36,928 career points. After retiring from basketball, Malone has remained active in various business ventures and philanthropic efforts.

5 Interesting Facts about Karl Malone

1. Karl Malone played his college basketball at Louisiana Tech University.

2. He earned the nickname “The Mailman” because he always delivered, especially during crunch time.

3. Malone won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 1992 (Barcelona) and 1996 (Atlanta).

4. He is the second all-time leading scorer in NBA history, trailing only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

5. After retiring, Malone has been involved in various business ventures, including owning a car dealership and a cattle ranch.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Karl Malone

1. “I don’t have time to be negative.”

2. “I always believe someone somewhere is working harder than me and that motivates me to work harder.”

3. “I never wanted to be the next Michael Jordan; I only wanted to be Karl Malone.”

4. “Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people; greatness is being accepted by the people.”

5. “To catch the ball, face your man, and pivot, that’s the most important part of the game.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$85 million

Children

Karl Malone has four children with his wife Kay Kinsey, a former Miss Idaho USA. Their names are Kadee, Kylee, Karl Jr. (K.J.), and Karlee. Additionally, Malone has three other children from previous relationships: Cheryl Ford, Daryl Ford, and Demetress Bell.