{"id":45026,"date":"2014-07-24T16:23:57","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T16:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilcomprd.wpengine.com\/?p=45026"},"modified":"2023-12-27T11:28:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T19:28:58","slug":"karl-malone-elbows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/karl-malone-elbows\/","title":{"rendered":"Karl Malone and the deadliest elbows in NBA history"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some say Deke. Some say Shaq. Many will say Metta but I say Karl Malone had the deadliest elbows in NBA history. The Mailman has delivered (but not on Sundays) more than his share of deadly bows to the faces of NBA players -- including greats like David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas (who needed 40 stitches) -- during his fabulous 18-year career.<\/p>\n

Those elbows turn a year older today and unlike most retired NBA players, Karl Malone still looks great and is currently 256 pounds, which is what the two-time NBA MVP weighed when he was busy putting up enough points to finish second in NBA history.<\/p>\n

In honor of the Mailman and his elbows, here are his greatest hits and arguably his greatest game.<\/p>\n

61 points (21-26 shooting) in 33 minutes<\/h3>\n