Malone will retire

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Sleep well timvp, he ain't coming.

[SuperSpur]

On TV Now Karl Malone to retire Sunday.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

already posted it

[MannyIsGod]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigzak25]

i won't believe it til pasacrita confirms....http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif

[davi78239]

are you kidding me? what the hell is going on here?

[exstatic]

Malone to play for Detroit, next on...
As the Stomach Turns
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[LilMissSPURfect]

Malone to play for Detroit, next on...
As the Stomach Turns
[/que suspenseful soap opera music]


Again ............dang

[LilMissSPURfect]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1989341

[nbascribe]

This came from the associated press.

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/8185494

But I ain't buying anything ANYONE says right now until I hear it from Malone himself.

Right now everything is speculation.

[LakerGod]

Yep!

I told you so!

[SPARKY]

Good riddance.

[ducks]

Malone to retire in Utah as NBA's No. 2 all-time scorer


Feb. 11, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports



SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl Malone is retiring, ending a career in which he became one of the NBA's greatest power forwards and was No. 2 on the league's all-time scoring list.
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Malone, who teamed with guard John Stockton for 18 seasons with Utah to form one of the NBA's greatest duos, will announce his retirement Sunday at the Delta Center, the Jazz said Friday.

The 41-year-old Malone underwent knee surgery last summer and has not played since last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the Lakers at a greatly reduced salary before last season in an attempt to win an elusive NBA championship by playing with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Detroit beat Los Angeles in the NBA Finals in five games.

The Jazz had no comment Friday on the decision by Malone, whose agent said last week it was possible Malone might return to action with San Antonio.

The Lakers were not surprised.

"We've had one year with him and everyone in the organization, from the front office staff, fellow players, coaches, everyone really enjoyed having Karl around for that year," Lakers spokesman John Black said. "He was a real addition to our team last year in helping us get to the NBA playoffs."

Malone finishes his career 1,459 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's career scoring list.

Last season, he missed 39 games after injuring his right knee, and was hurt again during the playoffs, missing the last three games of the NBA Finals.

Malone opted out of his $1.65 million contract following last season, making him a free agent. He and his family live in nearby Newport Beach, Calif. They also have a home in Salt Lake City.

His agent, Dwight Manley, said in October that his client wasn't ready to play, but if he returned, it would only be with the Lakers.

That changed late last year after Malone was accused by Kobe Bryant of making a pass at Bryant's wife. Malone, through Manley, denied the accusation and apologized to Bryant and his wife for any remarks she might have considered inappropriate.
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[ducks]

Malone to retire in Utah as NBA's No. 2 all-time scorer


Feb. 11, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports



SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl Malone is retiring, ending a career in which he became one of the NBA's greatest power forwards and was No. 2 on the league's all-time scoring list.
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Malone, who teamed with guard John Stockton for 18 seasons with Utah to form one of the NBA's greatest duos, will announce his retirement Sunday at the Delta Center, the Jazz said Friday.

The 41-year-old Malone underwent knee surgery last summer and has not played since last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the Lakers at a greatly reduced salary before last season in an attempt to win an elusive NBA championship by playing with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Detroit beat Los Angeles in the NBA Finals in five games.

The Jazz had no comment Friday on the decision by Malone, whose agent said last week it was possible Malone might return to action with San Antonio.

The Lakers were not surprised.

"We've had one year with him and everyone in the organization, from the front office staff, fellow players, coaches, everyone really enjoyed having Karl around for that year," Lakers spokesman John Black said. "He was a real addition to our team last year in helping us get to the NBA playoffs."

Malone finishes his career 1,459 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's career scoring list.

Last season, he missed 39 games after injuring his right knee, and was hurt again during the playoffs, missing the last three games of the NBA Finals.

Malone opted out of his $1.65 million contract following last season, making him a free agent. He and his family live in nearby Newport Beach, Calif. They also have a home in Salt Lake City.

His agent, Dwight Manley, said in October that his client wasn't ready to play, but if he returned, it would only be with the Lakers.

That changed late last year after Malone was accused by Kobe Bryant of making a pass at Bryant's wife. Malone, through Manley, denied the accusation and apologized to Bryant and his wife for any remarks she might have considered inappropriate.
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[CHAMPS AGAIN]

i won't believe it til pasacrita confirms....http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif

Pasacrita confirms it,Parcells and Vinny are still with the SPURS opps Cowboys :elephant :smokin :drunk

[blackbucket]

The Spurs could have used him. Oh well.

[CHAMPS AGAIN]

Yep!

I told you so!

lakers will get blown out by the pistons :elephant :smokin :drunk

[IcemanCometh]

yay!

[BigVee]

Too bad. Hope the Spurs are still lookilng for front court help.

[LilMissSPURfect]

:rolleyes

he can still polish the trophy for us cant he?

[ladiesman]

Good... Now, lets talk about that blow out last night?

[timvp]

I don't buy it. This is just another Drama Queen moment. He saw the other news reported so now his camp leaked it to AP to create this article. In the next few days he'll have a change of heart and we should hear something a couple days before the All-Star game that he's coming to SA.

Don't be fooled. This is part of the act.

[bigzak25]

i don't like being toyed with....i hope he rides a single passenger train into town on those fucked up tracks....

[Kori Ellis]

NEW: Malone to retire from NBA
Web Posted: 02/11/2005 12:38 PM CST

Johnny Ludden
Express-News Staff Writer

Karl Malone will announce his retirement at a news conference Sunday in Salt Lake City, an NBA spokesman said today.

Malone had been debating whether to sign with the Spurs for the remainder of the season.

Tim Frank, the NBA’s vice president of basketball communications, said Malone will make his retirement official on Sunday.

Malone met with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan on Saturday in San Antonio. He said he enjoyed the visit, but still needed to gauge whether he was emotionally and physically ready to resume his career.

Popovich was unavailable for comment this morning.

The Jazz also announced the news conference will be at 3 p.m. at the Delta Center.

[2centsworth]

I don't buy it. This is just another Drama Queen moment. He saw the other news reported so now his camp leaked it to AP to create this article. In the next few days he'll have a change of heart and we should hear something a couple days before the All-Star game that he's coming to SA.

Don't be fooled. This is part of the act.


Yeah right, Pop will not put up with that bullshitt. The team is gonna need the 2nd half to get over that freakin fiasco. Shocking, but Kobe was right. What a distraction.

[Kori Ellis]

The Jazz issued a press release and the NBA spokesman said it, so I don't think Malone can change his mind now. Obviously he's made the decision. The broadcaster in Utah who had his story all over the place this morning about Malone signing with SA obviously has bad sources.

[foodie2]

Well, crap. I never wanted him to come here, but then you guys got me all freaked out about the Zo/Shaq tandem at Miami, and now I find myself in the odd position of being disappointed.

So now what do we do to beat Miami in the Finals, should it come to that?

[Streakyshooter08]

So, who do you sign now for front-cout help? I don't know. It would be tough to beat Miami if they sign Zo...

[timvp]

Let's review this Drama Queens actions:

October 1st -- Malone To Not Play This Season (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3730)

October 2nd -- Malone Might Not Retire, But Won't Be A Spur (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3750)

December 6th -- Lakers Make Room For Malone (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7242)

December 7th -- Malone Not Re-Signing With Lakers (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7344)

December 11th -- Malone To Retire (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7573)

December 14th -- Malone Camp Pursues Spurs (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7712)

December 15th -- WOAI Radio Reports Malone To Sign With Lakers (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7862)

December 15 -- HoopsWorld Reports Malone To Sign With Spurs (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7784)

December 24th -- Malone To Meet With Lakers (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8163)

January 11th -- ESPN.com Says Malone To Retire (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8935)

February 6th -- Malone Meets With Spurs (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10254)

February 11th -- Spurs To Sign Karl Malone (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10557)

February 11th -- Karl Malone To Retire (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10571)




This is just the beginning, Spurs fans. The Drama Queen is just warming up.

Nice.

:shootme

[LilMissSPURfect]

So, who do you sign now for front-cout help? I don't know. It would be tough to beat Miami if they sign Zo...

We still #4..........Sean Marks!

[Streakyshooter08]

Now I believe he is really going to retire. A NBA spokesman is pretty official isn't it?

[T Park]

Marks blows.

I could care less when he comes.

When he comes hell help the team. Period.


But if he doesnt, big deal.


This sounds pretty concrete that he is to retire.

[timvp]

This is all part of the Drama Queen game. Next expect something like, "Malone's Press Conference Called Off Abruptly; Future Unknown".

[BigVee]

This is all part of the Drama Queen game. Next expect something like, "Malone's Press Conference Called Off Abruptly; Future Unknown".

Who knows? But, every LA sportstalk show, both papers, and every major news service.....all saying the same thing...Malone has informed the NBA he is retiring.

[T Park]

Well see.

I think hes done.

[Kori Ellis]

all saying the same thing...Malone has informed the NBA he is retiring.

What's weird about the AP articles, etc. is that none of them say that Malone or Manley informed them. It's just like an NBA spokesman said it, the Jazz issued a press release, and that's it. I'm not saying that he's not retiring, but no quotes from his agent is odd.

[timvp]

Spurs fans better get used to this. You want Karl Malone ... now deal with the distractions.

[timvp]

What's weird about the AP articles, etc. is that none of them say that Malone or Manley informed them. It's just like an NBA spokesman said it, the Jazz issued a press release, and that's it. I'm not saying that he's not retiring, but no quotes from his agent is odd.

Malone's camp caught wind of that other article saying Malone to sign with the Spurs. They new they needed to do something else to keep Malone's name in the spotlight. Now they have everyone thinking Malone will retire ... but as he's ready to cross the I's and dot the T's on his retirement papers he's going to put on his superman cape and fly to San Antonio to save the struggling Spurs and carry them to a championship.

It Was Written.

[spurster]

Maybe his agent is mad because he'll have no more paydays (or publicity).

[Kori Ellis]

I know that is your biggest nightmare, but I'm completely disagreeing with you. I've said for months that I think he's retiring. I think I'm right.

[BigVee]

What's weird about the AP articles, etc. is that none of them say that Malone or Manley informed them. It's just like an NBA spokesman said it, the Jazz issued a press release, and that's it. I'm not saying that he's not retiring, but no quotes from his agent is odd.
The article on MSNBC quotes Manley...he says KM gave the Spurs consideration before deciding to retire and KM will give more details on Sunday.

[Kori Ellis]

I haven't seen that article. I apologize.

[BigVee]

I haven't seen that article. I apologize.
No problem, I was hoping he would sign with the Spurs

[Spurminator]

I'll believe it when he's dead.

[Kori Ellis]

I'll believe it when he's dead.

:lmao

timvp just said that to me five minutes ago.

[Streakyshooter08]

By the way: Kori! I am going to take the pictures tomorrow for your international spurs fans article. It would be an honor to be mentioned on WOAI.com. I'll sent them to you tomorrw night

[Shelly]

Dang...I think Timvp made a vodoo doll at pinstruck.com of Karl and it actually may have worked.

[Spurminator]

timvp just said that to me five minutes ago.

Great minds think alike... And so do me and timvp.

[Kori Ellis]

By the way: Kori! I am going to take the pictures tomorrow for your international spurs fans article. It would be an honor to be mentioned on WOAI.com. I'll sent them to you tomorrw night

Great! Email them to either [email protected] or [email protected]

Thanks.

Btw, I edited your post by accident when I was trying to quote it. :lol Sorry.

[Streakyshooter08]

No problem. :)

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao @ spurm, nice.

[Rummpd]

Updated: Feb. 11, 2005, 2:36 PM ET
(www.espn.com)
Agent speaks

Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl Malone is retiring, ending a career in which he became one of the NBA's greatest power forwards and was No. 2 on the league's all-time scoring list.



Malone




Malone, who teamed with guard John Stockton for 18 seasons with Utah to form one of the NBA's greatest duos, will announce his retirement Sunday, the Jazz said Friday.



Malone, who is 41 and underwent knee surgery last summer, is healthy and works out every day but has not played since last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the Lakers in an attempt to win an elusive NBA championship, but failed to do so despite playing with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.



Malone will announce his exit at a news conference at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.



His agent, Dwight Manley, said Malone was "very serious" about returning to action with the San Antonio Spurs before he decided to retire.



"I can tell you he's given a tremendous amount of thought to this decision, but the specific details are best left to him to make on Sunday," Manley said.



The Jazz did not elaborate on the announcement. Speaking to reporters at the Delta Center before Friday's game against Minnesota, coach Jerry Sloan called Malone "a unique individual and I'm glad I got the opportunity to coach him."





Malone is the second-leading scorer in NBA history, 1,459 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played 18 seasons for Utah before joining the Lakers for the 2003-04 season at a greatly reduced salary, saying he wanted to win a championship before retirement.



He missed 39 games last season after injuring his right knee, and was hurt again during the playoffs, missing the last three games of the NBA Finals, all of which the Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons.



Lakers spokesman John Black said Malone's retirement was no surprise.



"We wish him and his family the best ever. We've had one year with him and everyone in the organization, from the front office staff, fellow players, coaches, everyone really enjoyed having Karl around for that year," Black said. "He was a real addition to our team last year in helping us get to the NBA playoffs."



Malone opted out of his $1.65 million contract after last season, making him a free agent. He and his family have homes in Newport Beach, Calif., and Salt Lake City.



Malone was a key factor in the Lakers' victories over the Spurs in last year's Western Conference semifinals and Minnesota in the conference finals.



Manley had said in October that his client wasn't ready to play but that if he returned, it would only be with the Lakers.



That changed late last year after Malone was accused by Kobe Bryant of making a pass at his wife. Malone, through Manley, denied the accusation and apologized to Bryant and his wife for any remarks she might have considered inappropriate.


Stockton, who with Malone formed the famed pick-and-roll tandem, retired after the 2002-03 season.

[Kori Ellis]

“We wish him well,” Spurs General Manager R.C. Buford told News 4 WOAI’s David Chancellor. “Sunday will be a great day for his family and the fans in Utah.”

[timvp]

I can almost hear Malone and his publicists laughing at all the reports flying around now.

[usckk]

I knew he was not comig. Timvp, your right about Malone being a drama queen and how he always changes his mind. But I'm sure this one is true for sure. Nothing will change. MALONE WILL RETIRE :)

[exstatic]

My lunch, redux, next on...
As the stomach turns

[2Cleva]

Could someone please post that Malone drama queen pic?

[Streakyshooter08]

I can almost hear Malone and his publicists laughing at all the reports flying around now.

Do you still think he is comming?

[airjer15]

Timvp Fuck you!

My prediction, San Antonio don't get a ring now. sorry all, your team is still just another team, that plays good in the regular season and chokes in the playoffs.

[SPARKY]

Oh no he 'idn't!

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/magazine/backtalk_20020109_in.jpg

[usckk]

I bet Malik is dancing around right now.

[tekdragon]

Well, shit.

Charles Barkley will be pleased. No longer the best player never to win a ring.

[We now return you go your regularly scheduled hatred of Karl Malone, already in progress]

I guess that's some consolation: I can go back to hating him like I have my entire basketball-watching life.

Would have been real nice to have him, though.

Here's hoping Mass, Marks, and Malik can get it done. Not a real intimidating bunch. Massenburg will get his chance in the playoffs, lets hope he's got a few vicious elbows left in him. We're going to need them.

[tekdragon]

airjer, you need help.

Exactly how many times have the Jazz won it?

And that "just another team" shit is about as weak as Massenburg>Malone. You're talking to the best team in the league, with the record to prove it.

Where are the Jazz right now? I guess it's easy to talk about other teams choking in the playoffs when you don't have to worry about that happening to your team.

Can't choke from the 10th seed, can you?

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao @ Jazz fan going into a pyscotic haze where the Jazz aren't the ultimate choke job of all.

My friend, you are throwing rocks from a glass MANSION.

[myhc]

This doesn't surprise me one bit. I had this feeling he wasn't going to come. He wanted a ring but would he be willing to become known as the hall of famer who became a 30 game mercenary to get a title after being a 1 season mercenary the year before and failing? His legacy is Utah and when the Lakers lost last season and when he couldn't make up his mind this season, all the indecisiveness was just too much for him to play for another team. And I feel that in his eyes, maybe it wouldn't have been such a "legitimate" title if he wasn't in some way leading the team to victory. He tried it once, and it failed. I don't think he wanted to have that possibility of failing again.

[BigVee]

Jazz, 10th seed? They wish. Try 13th

[Slomo]

Could someone please post that Malone drama queen pic?

http://www.cikava.com/gallery/albums/album04/Drama_Queen.jpg


I've been with timvp on this subject since day one, but now I really hope he's wrong. But just to be sure I'll wait a little longer before starting posts with the dancing pink elephant.

[maxpower]

Timvp Fuck you!

My prediction, San Antonio don't get a ring now. sorry all, your team is still just another team, that plays good in the regular season and chokes in the playoffs.

Ultimate myopian.

[SpursWoman]

:lmao @ Jazz fan going into a pyscotic haze where the Jazz aren't the ultimate choke job of all.

My friend, you are throwing rocks from a glass MANSION.


No shit. :lmao :lmao

[Useruser666]

THIS JUST IN!!!!

Malone to retire in Utah as WWE's No. 2 all-time champoin.

Feb. 11, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports



SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl Malone is retiring, ending a career in which he became one of the WWE's greatest powers and was No. 2 on the league's all-times wrestling match list.
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Malone, who teamed with Dennis Rodman for 18 matches with the WWE to form one of the WWE's greatest duos, will announce his retirement Sunday at the Delta Center, the WWE said Friday.

The 41-year-old Malone underwent knee surgery last summer and has not wrestled since last season with the WWE. He joined the wrestling league at a greatly reduced salary before last season in an attempt to win an elusive WWE championship by playing with The Big Show and The Rock. The WWE beat WCW for the wrestling championship in five matches.

The WWE had no comment Friday on the decision by Malone, whose agent said last week it was possible Malone might return to action with LMGHA(Little Mexican Girl Hunting Assoc.)

The WWE was not surprised.

"We've had one year with him and everyone in the organization, from the front office staff, fellow players, coaches, everyone really enjoyed having Karl around for that year," WWE spokesman John Black said. "He was a real addition to our team last year in helping us get to the WWE championships."

Malone finishes his career 1,459 punchs behind Rick Flair on the WWE's career scoring list.

Last season, he missed 39 matches after injuring his right knee, and was hurt again during the championships, missing the last three matches of the WWE Finals.

Malone opted out of his $1.65 million contract following last season, making him a free agent. He and his family live in nearby Newport Beach, Calif. They also have a home in Salt Lake City.

His agent, Dwight Manley, said in October that his client wasn't ready to play, but if he returned, it would only be with the WWE.

That changed late last year after Malone was accused by The Rock of making a pass at The Rock's wife. Malone, through Manley, denied the accusation and apologized to The Rock and his wife for any remarks she might have considered inappropriate.
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[SpursWoman]

:lol :lol

[Bandit2981]

the only reason i even remotely wanted Malone was to knock the shit out of Danny Fortson...hope TMass can handle the job

[sungo99]

My feelings on Malone are pretty clear.

Zo or no Zo, I'm still more worried about Detroit than Miami.

[SPARKY]

Thank God. Now I can be a Spurs fan without having to use a prophylactic.

[MannyIsGod]

Thank God. Now I can be a Spurs fan without having to use a prophylactic.

:lmao

[Spurminator]

Many congratulations to Karl Malone on his first of what will probably be several retirements. After stringing the press, Laker fans, Spurs fans and Heat fans along with daily indecision on whether or not you would be rejoining the league, you have finally come to this week's conclusion that you are closing the book on a long and... long career.

Your impact on the game was always clear... from your college days when you ended the career of Rice center Dave Ramer to the prime of your career where anyone who stood in your path (for instance Isiah Thomas and David Robinson) could expect to pay with a visit to the hospital. And we cannot forget the "Twilight Period" of your career (1999-2004) when you fought the injustices you faced under owner Larry H. Miller in Utah.

You may be retired for now, but your legacy remains. Every time a muscle-bound behemoth falls to the ground after being grazed by a point guard, we will think of you. Every time a defender is called for a foul for being kicked in the shins while guarding a jump shot, we will remember you. Every time a team stacked with four Hall of Famers fails to win a Championship, you will be in our minds.

I hope your retirement is fulfilling, whatever you decide to do - whether it be hunting, wrestling professionally, or hinting at a possible comeback. And may you have no trouble finding someone to carry you along in every venture, as you have for the last 20 years.

[timvp]

Many congratulations to Karl Malone on his first of what will probably be several retirements. After stringing the press, Laker fans, Spurs fans and Heat fans along with daily indecision on whether or not you would be rejoining the league, you have finally come to this week's conclusion that you are closing the book on a long and... long career.

Your impact on the game was always clear... from your college days when you ended the career of Rice center Dave Ramer to the prime of your career where anyone who stood in your path (for instance Isiah Thomas and David Robinson) could expect to pay with a visit to the hospital. And we cannot forget the "Twilight Period" of your career (1999-2004) when you fought the injustices you faced under owner Larry H. Miller in Utah.

You may be retired for now, but your legacy remains. Every time a muscle-bound behemoth falls to the ground after being grazed by a point guard, we will think of you. Every time a defender is called for a foul for being kicked in the shins while guarding a jump shot, we will remember you. Every time a team stacked with four Hall of Famers fails to win a Championship, you will be in our minds.

I hope your retirement is fulfilling, whatever you decide to do - whether it be hunting, wrestling professionally, or hinting at a possible comeback. And may you have no trouble finding someone to carry you along in every venture, as you have for the last 20 years.

Instant Classic.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1989341

[NZHayden]

well its bout time old man made up his mind

[Jimcs50]

:depressed

[Uncle Donnie]

This is the best news of the entire season. Fuck Malone. I'm sure he'll eventually change his mind again but he can find some other team to put up with the drama queen bullshit.

Pop fucked up for even entertaining his shit at this stage of the game. Now we get to read headlines like "Malone spurns Spurs" and worry about whether this fucking distraction has any affect on the rest of team.

Enjoy watching us win the title bitch and wondering what could have been. Maybe Shaq will let you "kiss the rings", just make sure to wipe his man-seed off your mouth first.

[Chi-Ice44]

so what's next?

[duncan2k5]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! Now We Will Win It This Year!!!!!!!! You Cannot Deny The Curse Of Malone.

[Chi-Ice44]

:fro :fro :fro
so what's next?

[rr2418]

I for one would've liked to have Malone on the Spurs roster. He would've given them more depth and would've been a bruiser under the basket. You can say all you wnat about Malone and his elbows, but this guy wanted to win a ring real bad, so I think he would've done anything to make it happen.

[Spurs_rock05]

this guy wanted to win a ring real bad


yeah as a coattailer doin nothing

[rr2418]

yeah as a coattailer doin nothing

Yes I know it's hard to forget about the elbows and all the dirty stuff he did to "our" Spurs, but I think Malone still could've played 15-20 minutes a game and contribute. I'm looking at this from a basketball point of view.

[milkyway21]

Malone to retire in Utah as NBA's No. 2 all-time scorer


...AND AS ANOTHER NBA GREAT RETIRING W/ NO RING :lol

...I was right it was ALL drama
:rolleyes SHaQ wld kill him if he join the Spurs :lol

Malone is a great player, but I FEEL RELIEVED.At least he didn't sign w/ LAKERS, WOLVES OR HEAT.

Good luck :angel

[Dre_7]

I just hope all the people who didnt want Malone arent bitching if we lose in the Finals to Shaq/Zo MIA!

Personally, I still think we will win it all. Malone woulda been nice, but Im not complaining. Ive always said that wed win it alll either way. I woulda liked to have Malone, but we are still OK.

[milkyway21]

Reggie Miller One Of The Best Clutch-Time Player & 3-Pt Scorer Announced Retirement, Too.

Another Great Retires W/ No Ring

[mattyc]

:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

Thank fuck for that. Happy days.

Malone never wanted to be in San Antonio - for the fans, for the team or for the town.

All he wanted was to be here for himselfas we are the best option for a ring with 30-odd games left in the season to get an easy ring.

Fuck off Karla. :drunk :drunk :drunk

[TDMVPDPOY]

have we been chasing any other players during this time besides malone??

[Mijo]

I support the Spurs with Malone or without him but I can't quite figure out why some Spurs worry about Zo signing with the Heat. I'd be suprised if he could finish out the season.

[Mijo]

Man, can I kill a thread or what??? :drunk