The Mailman — the second-highest scorer in NBA history with 36,928 points across 19 seasons, built on the most relentless conditioning regimen in basketball history.
Karl Malone is the second-highest scorer in NBA history with 36,928 points, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His 19-season career with the Utah Jazz was built on the most rigorous conditioning programme in basketball — he entered every season in extraordinary physical condition. His pick-and-roll partnership with John Stockton is the most prolific in NBA history. He won two MVP awards but never an NBA Championship.
He never missed a game due to conditioning issues in 19 seasons — his extraordinary physical regime meant he played more games than almost any other player.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- NBA MVP 2x
- 14x All-Star
- Olympic Gold 1992 1996
- 36,928 career points (2nd all time)