Moses Malone tallied his 15,000th career rebound during an Atlanta Hawks versus Dallas Mavericks game. Malone was known for his defensive skills and led the league in rebounds six times, including a five season streak between 1981 and 1985. Malone was nicknamed “Chairman of the Boards” and had the most combined ABA and NBA offensive rebounds (7,382) at the time of his retirement. Malone ranks ninth overall in career points (29,580) and third in total rebounds (17,834) throughout his professional career. Malone was named to the ABA All-Time Team and the NBA’s 50th Anniversary team; he was inducted into the basketball hall of fame in 2001.
Today in Sports History: March 15
AUBURN HILLS, MI - 1991: Moses Malone #2 of the Atlanta Hawks goes up for a rebound against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan during a game circa 1991. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1991 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. BernsteinNBAE via Getty Images)