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Karl Malone’s Son, KJ, Speaks Out On Controversy Surrounding His Dad

Nico Martinez
May 19, 2020
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One thing the last episodes of “The Last Dance” highlighted was the dominance and skillset of one Karl Malone — 2x MVP, 14x All-Star, and 14x All-NBA player.

But it’s hard to talk about Malone these days without bringing up his rather dark past. Malone reportedly impregnated a 13-year-old girl named Gloria Bell when he was a student at Louisiana Tech. He agreed to an out-of-court settlement with her family regarding child support payments and it went largely unnoticed as his NBA career took off.

Today, though, it’s become attached to Malone’s legacy and people are quicker to pass insults and judgment upon Malone than recognize him for anything he may have done on the basketball court.

In response, his son (KJ Malone) went on social media in defense of his father and family.

https://twitter.com/Kj63Kj/status/1262459187877027842https://twitter.com/Kj63Kj/status/1262459561975439360https://twitter.com/Kj63Kj/status/1262459693991108610

While it’s hard to ignore what Malone did, and the fact that he never really faced any consequences for it, we shouldn’t lose sight of how it’s affecting his family. By their testimony, and fans who have met Malone personally, it seems he was a decent enough man who made some very serious mistakes.

Nonetheless, the Mailman knew how to dominate on the basketball court — and that can never be taken from him.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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