Deseret News archives: Jazzman Karl Malone was one of a kind, and an MVP at it
Karl Malone, a legendary player for the Utah Jazz, was honored as the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 1998-99 season. This marked the second time he received the Maurice Podoloff trophy, making him one of only nine players in NBA history to achieve this feat. Malone is celebrated for his impressive career, including 14 All-Star selections and a formidable partnership with teammate John Stockton.
- ▪On June 3, 1999, Karl Malone was named the NBA MVP for the 1998-99 season.
- ▪Malone is recognized as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history.
- ▪He ranks third all-time in NBA scoring with 36,928 career points.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/deseret-news-archives-jazzman-karl-183020093.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:04:52 +0000 |
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