Karl Malone
Karl Malone started really playing basketball at the age of 20, which is surprising to most since he is now, one of the greatest power forwards to every play the game of basketball. Karl grew up in a small town of a little more than 200 people. He was born in Summerfield, Louisiana. Karl Malone played college ball at Louisiana Tech where he was just developing his true potential. His free throw percentage was in need of improvement. After leaving Louisiana Tech Karl Malone took his chances with the NBA and entered the 1985 NBA Draft.
Karl was nicknamed "The Mailman" while he played at Louisiana Tech because he always delivers. The 15 year Utah Jazz went from a small farm boy who knew nothing about Utah, to being the star and leader of the team. Karl Malone has been the MVP twice in 1996-97 and 1998-99 and 14 out of his 15 years in the NBA he has been an All-Star selection. Karl being the great power forward that he is was named one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History". Karl Malone is an 11 time All- NBA First Team selection.
"About the only thing I'd rather do than play basketball is hunt. There's nothing like enjoying the great outdoors with my friends and family. Plus the challenge posed by the superior senses of your game. I grew up hunting in Louisiana and I think it's a tradition we should pass on." -- Karl Malone
<"...You can take away a lot of things from Karl Malone, but his guns, that's not one of them..." -- Karl Malone
Karl Malone signed the Athletes Letter Supporting George W. Bush