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Moses Malone Retired

Center · Houston Rockets · 7'0", 255 lb · Drafted 1974
1× NBA Champion3× MVPHall of FameHouston Rockets
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In short

Moses Malone is a retired center and Hall of Famer who starred for the Houston Rockets. Fo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder. Career averages: 20.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Moses’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Moses Malone is one of the NBA's all-time greats. Fo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 20.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists and won 1 championship.

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Career avg
20.6 ppg
Center
Rebounds
12.2 rpg
career
Assists
1.4 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Houston Rockets
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Moses Malone is a retired Hall of Fame center, most iconic with the Houston Rockets.

Fo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder.

He retired with career averages of 20.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Fo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Houston Rockets legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring80
Playmaking42
Rebounding76
Perimeter D48
Rim protection62
Spacing38
Athleticism71
Clutch75
Hall of FameHouston Rockets1974 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Malone is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Fo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
20.6
per game
Career RPG
12.2
per game
Career APG
1.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyFo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder.
Titles1× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
3×
NBA MVP
1×
Finals MVP
12×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Houston Rockets legend.

Moses Malone's place in history is settled: Fo-fo-fo — three MVPs and a relentless offensive rebounder.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 1× champion and Houston Rockets icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Moses Malone's career averages?

Moses Malone averaged 20.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game over his career.

Is Moses Malone in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Moses Malone is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 1 NBA championship.