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Karl Malone Retired

Forward · Utah Jazz · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1985
2× MVPHall of FameUtah Jazz
In short

Karl Malone is a retired forward and Hall of Famer who starred for the Utah Jazz. The Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list. Career averages: 25 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Karl’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Karl Malone is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 25 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

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Career avg
25 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
10.1 rpg
career
Assists
3.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Karl Malone is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most iconic with the Utah Jazz.

The Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list.

He retired with career averages of 25 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Utah Jazz legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring86
Playmaking53
Rebounding69
Perimeter D48
Rim protection46
Spacing52
Athleticism70
Clutch66
Hall of FameUtah Jazz1985 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Malone is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
25
per game
Career RPG
10.1
per game
Career APG
3.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list.

Hardware

NBA MVP
14×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Utah Jazz legend.

Karl Malone's place in history is settled: The Mailman — third on the all-time scoring list.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — a Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Karl Malone's career averages?

Karl Malone averaged 25 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game over his career.

Is Karl Malone in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Karl Malone is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.