Video Of Karl Malone Elbowing Michael Jordan, David Robinson, Isiah Thomas: “Jordan Is Down And Hurt… His Nose Is Bleeding”

Karl Malone is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history but he was also one of the roughest players of his generation.

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The era of ’90s basketball is often glamorized for its physicality and slower pace compared to the modern game, which is faster, de-incentivizes contacts, and focuses on fine skills a lot more. While both eras have pros and cons, the modern NBA is a much cleaner product that can appeal to every corner of the world and is growing in popularity every season.

The ’90s era is good for its time, as evidenced by how one of the greatest scorers of the time, Karl Malone, used to play. Malone is the third-highest scorer in NBA history and enjoyed a long and prosperous career in the league, though he never won a championship. There was a dark side to Malone’s game, which included him violently elbowing opponents during a matchup.

He clocked various star players over the years, such as Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, David Robinson, Steve Nash, and others. A fan shared a compilation of the gruesome hits Malone delivered on a basketball court.

The hits on Robinson and Elliot Robinson were exceptionally brutal. Those were MMA-style knockouts. While physicality might be a little too muted in this era, there is no professional basketball league that wants this kind of violence during games.


Is The Era Of Physicality Over?

Malone isn’t the only player in the 1990s that was guilty of playing this style. The reason he did it is because every big man in the NBA did it. Isiah Thomas may have been clocked by Malone, but his Bad Boy Pistons teammates put players through a world of hurt every time they faced them. 

The modern NBA can have moments of physicality and bullying, but the game has completely changed in the years since. Even minimal physical contact can lead to fouls, which has made the game a little harder to officiate. However, if strict penalties are the reason the era of physicality is over, maybe it is a good thing. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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