The NBA 22-23 season began, for us 80, 90 years old NBA has too many memories, before that print media era is over, look at the NBA magazine at the time, see a report of Marlon's retirement in 2006, full of memories! The story is called – The Postman's Last Letter!
On March 24, 2006, Carl Malone, the NBA's "most punctual postman in 20 years," delivered his last letter to Jazz fans at Triangle Center. The No. 32 jersey hanging high above the stadium, the Malone waving goodbye in front of the bronze statue, and the fans wearing the characteristic "MAILMAN" hat, all this has ended an era. Malone and his partner Stockton served with the Jazz for 18 seasons, and today, the bronze statue representing their spiritual strength will continue to guard the Delta Center, guarding that sweet memory...
The Sloan-Marlon-Stockton duo is a more distinctive symbol for the Jazz than the Salt Lake City Snowy Mountains, and textbook blocking and dismantling is staged here every night. Most of Malone's career record remains: the second-highest playing time in NBA history (54,852 minutes); Ranked second overall score (36,928 points); The only player in history to score more than 2,000 points in 12 consecutive seasons; The most consecutive free throw shots in the playoffs (18); When he scores above 30 points, the Jazz's win percentage is 73.1% (312-115); 14 All-Star squad appearances; Twice regular-season MVP 1997 and 1999).
Since the NBA already has a god, it is inevitable for the opponents of the gods to play the unfortunate role that was sacrificed. Unfortunately, Marlon, who was born at the wrong time, was very weak and became the unlucky unlucky egg. "If there had been no Jordan..." This may be the common voice of Malone and his fans. But if losing two Finals was Malone's lifelong regret, then the nightmare of the last season with the Lakers was his real bleakness.
Rodman is undoubtedly the most cunning "enemy" Marlon has ever encountered, and he has a set of methods to tease Malone on and off the field. While Rodman and Malone are not at all a level in terms of achievement, like Jordan, he is also an opponent that Malone has never been able to cross face to face in his career.
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