Hard in Da Paint: Scottie Pippen and Karl Malone's Most Badass Moments
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Hard in Da Paint: Scottie Pippen and Karl Malone's Most Badass Moments
Being known as "The Mailman" or as Robin to MJ's Batman (respectively) may not be the most intimidating monikers but tomorrow Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen will get their time to shine. That's right—the NBA greats will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday afternoon in Springfield, Massachusetts . These ballers have done it all from setting numerous NBA records to giving out ferocious facials (II). Word to the man with the Gumby chain, these dudes truly went hard in the muthafuckin' paint. So, in honor of the two hardwood legends, check out this YouTube collection of Scottie Pippen and Karl Malone's most badass (on and off the court) moments...
Karl Malone Drops Career-High 61 Points
When: 1/27/1990
Moment: Malone shot 21 for 26 from the field for a career-high 61 points in the Jazz's 144-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. It was the most points scored by a Jazz player since their move to Utah in 1979.
Complex says: And you thought Malone only enjoyed killing deer in the offseason.
Karl Malone Gives Isiah Thomas a 40-stitch Lesson
When: 12/14/1991
Moment: Malone's elbow to Isiah Thomas' face opened a gash that required 40 stitches. Malone said it was an accident, but still received a $10,000 fine and one-game suspension.
Complex says: Bad boy or not, Zeke was most definitely left leakin'.
Scottie Pippen's "Submarine Threesome" Commercial
When: 1991
Moment: Pippen appeared in this local Chicago ad for Mr. Submarine's fast-food chain during his fourth season in the NBA.
Complex says: A party involving two actresses, some foot-longs, and Scottie Pippen. Yup, the video speaks for itself.
Scottie Pippen Named All-Star Game MVP
When: 2/13/1994
Moment: Pippen earned MVP honors by leading the 1994 Eastern squad to victory with 29 points and 11 rebounds.
Complex says: Pip put on a show, but what was most impressive were the kicks he was rocking. That soo-woo fiyah!.
Pippen's Playoff Facial on Patrick Ewing
When: 5/20/1994
Moment: During game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Pippen delivered this monstrous dunk over Patrick Ewing. The Bulls went on to win the game but the Knicks won the series in seven games.
Complex says: Yup, we enjoy facials just as much as your favorite porn stars. Pause.
Pippen: "The Mailman Doesn't Deliver on Sunday"
When: 6/1/1997
Moment: With only seconds remaining in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals, Karl Malone went to the free throw line with the game tied and a chance to give Utah the lead. Pippen psyched him out beforehand by telling him "Just remember, the mailman doesn't deliver on Sundays, Karl." Malone missed both free throws and MJ went on to hit the game-winning shot for the Bulls.
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Pippen's Game-Winning Steal During '97 Finals
When: 6/13/1997
Moment: With the Jazz trailing by two and only seconds remaining in Game 6, Pippen stole Brian Russell's inbound pass intended for Shandon Anderson and passed it to Toni Kukoc, whose dunk sealed the victory and the Bulls' fifth championship.
Complex says: Damn, another classic Bulls highlight against the Jazz? Scottie and Mike must really hate Mormons. We kid! They just hate white supremacists and polygamist cults.
Karl Malone wrestles Dennis Rodman
When: 1998
Moment: Malone teamed up with Diamond Dallas Page for his wrestling debut vs. Dennis Rodman and Hollywood Hogan at WCW's "Bash at the Beach." Malone and Page lost the match.
Complex says: Though this shit faker than Heidi Montag (peep the fugazi choke hold at the 40 second mark), seeing two of the craziest NBA vets go at it was still entertaining.
The Mailman sets a Playoff Franchise Record
When: 4/22/2000
Moment: At 36, Malone became the oldest player to score 50 points in a playoff game, and set a Utah Jazz franchise record for most points in a playoff game.
Complex says: With younger rivals like Duncan, Garnett, and Webber gunning for his spot, Malone proved that he was still one of the greatest power forwards in the game. Kinda like what Hov tried to do on Kingdom Come—except successfully. Superman is alive! Wait, no, that's Dwight Howard.
Malone Becomes Oldest Player to Record a Triple-Double
When: 11/28/2003
Moment: The Mailman became the NBA's first 40-year-old to record a triple-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in 26 minutes of play against San Antonio.
Complex says: This and the Mailman trying to deliver his package into Vanessa Bryant's slot were sadly the only highlights in Malone's tenure with the Lake Show.
