Karl Malone Stats: NBA Career


Karl Malone headshot, wearing the NBA team jersey
Meet Karl Malone, the legendary power forward who made a lasting impact on the NBA during his illustrious career with the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches tall, Malone dominated the court with his impressive skills and physicality, earning him the nickname "The Mailman" for always delivering on the court.
Malone began his NBA journey in the 1985-86 season with the Utah Jazz and quickly established himself as one of the premier power forwards in the league. Over ...his remarkable 19-season career, Malone showcased his durability and consistency, playing a total of 1476 games and amassing an incredible 54,852 minutes on the court.
Scoring came naturally to Malone, as evidenced by his impressive stats. With a total of 26,210 field goals attempted and 13,528 made, Malone boasted an impressive field goal percentage of 51.6%, showcasing his efficiency and scoring prowess. When it came to free throws, Malone was equally reliable, making 9787 out of 13,188 attempts with a remarkable free throw percentage.
Rebounding was another area where Malone excelled, tallying a total of 14,968 rebounds throughout his career. His tenacity on the boards, including 11,406 defensive rebounds and 3562 offensive rebounds, made him a force to be reckoned with in the paint. Additionally, Malone showcased his playmaking abilities with 5248 assists, highlighting his all-around skills on the court.
On the defensive end, Malone's impact was equally impressive. Known for his physical style of play, Malone recorded 2085 steals and 1145 blocks, demonstrating his ability to disrupt opponents and protect the rim when needed.
However, it was Malone's scoring prowess that truly set him apart. With a total of 36,928 points scored throughout his career, Malone ranks second on the NBA's all-time scoring list, a testament to his scoring ability and longevity in the league. His unique combination of size, strength, and skill made him a nightmare for opposing defenses and a fan favorite wherever he played.
Throughout his career, Malone earned numerous accolades and achievements, including two NBA MVP awards, 14 All-Star selections, and two trips to the NBA Finals with the Utah Jazz. His partnership with fellow Hall of Famer John Stockton formed one of the most iconic duos in NBA history, leading the Jazz to multiple successful seasons and playoff runs.
While his career may have come to an end in 2004, Karl Malone's impact on the game of basketball continues to be felt to this day. His legacy as one of the greatest power forwards to ever grace the court is secure, and his influence on future generations of players is undeniable.
For a deeper dive into Karl Malone's impressive career statistics and achievements, explore the charts and data provided on this page. Get to know the player behind the numbers and discover what made "The Mailman" a true legend of the game.

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Games Played

Karl Malone Games–Played Career Chart

Points

Karl Malone Points Career Chart

Assists

Karl Malone Assists Career Chart

Rebounds

Karl Malone Rebounds Career Chart

Steals

Karl Malone Steals Career Chart

Minutes Played

Karl Malone Minutes–Played Career Chart

Turnovers

Karl Malone Turnovers Career Chart

Blocks

Karl Malone Blocks Career Chart

Karl Malone Career Stats Table


  SEASON TEAM AGE GP GS MIN FGM FGA FG % FG3M FG3A FG3 % FTM FTA FT % OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1 1985-86 UTH 22 81 76 2,475 504 1,016 49.6% 0 2 0.0% 195 405 48.1% 174 544 718 236 105 44 279 295 1,203
2 1986-87 UTH 23 82 82 2,857 728 1,422 51.2% 0 7 0.0% 323 540 59.8% 278 577 855 158 104 60 237 323 1,779
3 1987-88 UTH 24 82 82 3,198 858 1,650 52.0% 0 5 0.0% 552 789 70.0% 277 709 986 199 117 50 325 296 2,268
4 1988-89 UTH 25 80 80 3,126 809 1,559 51.9% 5 16 31.3% 703 918 76.6% 259 594 853 219 144 70 285 286 2,326
5 1989-90 UTH 26 82 82 3,122 914 1,627 56.2% 16 43 37.2% 696 913 76.2% 232 679 911 226 121 50 304 259 2,540
6 1990-91 UTH 27 82 82 3,302 847 1,608 52.7% 4 14 28.6% 684 888 77.0% 236 731 967 270 89 79 244 268 2,382
7 1991-92 UTH 28 81 81 3,054 798 1,516 52.6% 3 17 17.6% 673 865 77.8% 225 684 909 241 108 51 248 226 2,272
8 1992-93 UTH 29 82 82 3,099 797 1,443 55.2% 4 20 20.0% 619 836 74.0% 227 692 919 308 124 85 240 261 2,217
9 1993-94 UTH 30 82 82 3,329 772 1,552 49.7% 8 32 25.0% 511 736 69.4% 235 705 940 328 125 126 234 268 2,063
10 1994-95 UTH 31 82 82 3,126 830 1,548 53.6% 11 41 26.8% 516 695 74.2% 156 715 871 285 129 85 236 269 2,187
11 1995-96 UTH 32 82 82 3,113 789 1,520 51.9% 16 40 40.0% 512 708 72.3% 175 629 804 345 138 56 199 245 2,106
12 1996-97 UTA 33 82 82 2,998 864 1,571 55.0% 0 13 0.0% 521 690 75.5% 193 616 809 368 113 48 233 217 2,249
13 1997-98 UTA 34 81 81 3,030 780 1,472 53.0% 2 6 33.3% 628 825 76.1% 189 645 834 316 96 70 247 237 2,190
14 1998-99 UTA 35 49 49 1,832 393 797 49.3% 0 1 0.0% 378 480 78.8% 107 356 463 201 62 28 162 134 1,164
15 1999-00 UTA 36 82 82 2,947 752 1,476 50.9% 2 8 25.0% 589 739 79.7% 169 610 779 304 79 71 231 229 2,095
16 2000-01 UTA 37 81 81 2,895 670 1,345 49.8% 2 5 40.0% 536 676 79.3% 114 555 669 361 93 62 244 216 1,878
17 2001-02 UTA 38 80 80 3,040 635 1,399 45.4% 9 25 36.0% 509 639 79.7% 142 544 686 341 152 59 263 229 1,788
18 2002-03 UTA 39 81 81 2,936 595 1,289 46.2% 3 14 21.4% 474 621 76.3% 113 515 628 379 136 31 210 204 1,667
19 2003-04 LAL 40 42 42 1,373 193 400 48.3% 0 1 0.0% 168 225 74.7% 61 306 367 163 50 20 103 116 554

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