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Moses Malone: the case for the GOAT

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    Moses Malone: the case for the GOAT

    Center · Rockets, 76ers · Born 23 March 1955, Petersburg, Virginia, USA · Died 2015 · Career 1974–1995

    A relentless rebounding center who went straight from high school to the ABA and later starred for the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers.

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    Why Moses Malone could be the GOAT

    Moses won three MVPs and led the 1983 76ers to a title with a 12–1 playoff run. No one has grabbed more offensive rebounds, and his work rate on the glass was legendary. He was among the first players to go pro straight out of high school and paved the way.

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    Moses Malone is #26 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 3–8 head-to-head record from 157 NBA votes. See the full NBA GOAT ranking

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