Moses Malone scores a third-quarter foul shot during a 1994 Philadelphia 76ers versus Charlotte Hornets game. This shot tipped him into third place in the league’s all-time scoring list with 27,314. He surpassed Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes. Malone currently ranks 9th for career points with 29,580. Moses Malone is known as one of the greatest players of his generation, and perhaps ever. His resume contains several accolades such as winning 3 MVP awards, leading the league in rebounding 6 times, and winning the NBA Finals as well as Finals MVP in 1983.
Today in Sports History: March 22
INGLEWOOD, CA - 1987: Moses Malone #24 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Magic Johnson #32 and Kareem Abdul Jabbar #33 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game circa 1987 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewod, California. 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 1987 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)