Karl Malone vs Charles Barkley Duel (PHI @ UTA; 1992.03.25) - Malone With 28, Barkley With 23

[@yonlazkanogomez]

Barkley is the best

[@wareagleauburn7721]

Malone was way better than Barkley even if you leave Stockton out he was better defender than Barkley

[@wareagleauburn7721]

Arson Hakobyan hell no he had no Chance of being better stop it please look at the numbers before he got hurt

[@valentino8625]

@Arson Hakobyan stat don't tell everything. You should have seen the game first. And in my opinion, Malone was more stable and better in defence.

[@Herbalizer28]

Malone spent his entire career with one (if not THE) best past first PG and mastered the pick and roll ..while Barkley never had a pass first PG in his entire career and had to work on the offensive board to get a few extra pts ! Barkley led the league in offensive rebounds 4x, was top-5 6x, top-10 2x ..was never worst than 16th (his last injury plagued year in PHO). Even at age 35 he was 2nd in ORB in the league and would have been top-5 in his last year if he had played more than 42 games ...Charles rebounding and post game is still underrated today. Malone was more consistent and had a better outside shot, but he had it easy with Stockton. Both are great but I give the edge to Charles.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Yawn with your excuses smooth brain

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

And Malone gets the edge

[@Herbalizer28]

@@nonamewillbegiven2412 You damn right my brain is smooth...I see yours is jagged and doesn't work properly..can you even come up with an argument ?

[@chokewholeddotcom]

Barkley had a much wider shot selection, had better maneuverability around the rim, could take control of games, incredible rebounder, the best willpower next to Jordan, sensibility of game nature, and was craftier than The Mailman. Malone had an incredible jump shot, fade away, Scoring IQ, team dynamic, the best longevity out of any player, amazing defender (people give him flack for not blocking a lot of shots but he was not a center), explosive first step (watch how he could move from a wide stance) and more agile than Sir Charles. Overall I think Charles had the higher ceiling, but his ego and poor team play, and health damaged him a lot while Malone's rock-paper-scissors style (like Harden) made him more predictable; but he was better at sustaining a high scoring input that dwarfed Barkley. I think if Malone had a great second-option scorer he would of possibly got a ring; I mean he pushed the Lakers to 7 games while they had showtime. He also went to the finals twice and lost to Jordan twice. Lost in the WCF against Hakeem, and lost to Clyde's grea Blazer team. Charles if healthy with more scoring help, could of possibly won a ring. The problem with both of these hall of famer's careers is they had to play against the best defenders of all time while being the only true scoring option (No Stockton and KJ are not top scoring options when you have to go up against Hakeem and Pippen who are better offense and defense players). These guys are two of the biggest roadblocks that any star has faced, and Pippen was the greatest addition to Jordan possible IMHO.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Jordan made Pippen smooth brain

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

​@arsonhakobyanbe quiet

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

@arsonhakobyan be quiet

[@RickyMoss]

Barkley Malone neither one can stop the other

[@wwavyy]

i can't choose barkley or malone.. both are great

[@bryggreen77]

Both are very good friends. I don’t choose. They’re equal in my book.

[@mathewstovell5167]

@Arson Hakobyan And Barkleys 'fat' didn't stop him from possesing a 39 inch vertical leap - compared to Malone's which was apparently under 30 inches. Barkley wasn't that fat. He was stocky and wide. If he had a high percentage bodyfat - he wouldn't have been one of the most athleticly dominating small forwards in the league.

[@mathewstovell5167]

@Arson Hakobyan Barkley had the thickness and power of a power forward, but was surprised to see him play in the 'small forward' position ( a mere technicality), in a lot of games. He would often be defending against the opposing teams small forward rather than their power forward. Apart from the game shown here where he's often matched with Malone. But he was versatile and could play either position. It's also why his name is not mentioned as often as others when they talk about the great power forwards and the great small forwards. He was kind of both. Where as a Dr J for example - would never be a power forward and a Tim Duncan would never be a small forward. Barkley was too fast for the power forwards and too strong for the small forwards - was the general consensus. But I'd agree with you about Malones' consistency and work ethic. He was probably one of the very fittest men in the NBA at his peak. And seemed to be near his peak or at it - for an extreemely long time. It's hard to choose between the two.

[@mathewstovell5167]

@Arson Hakobyan I wonder if Barkley was better in the early 90s. I think by 1989 Barkley was doing amazing things. An unusual stat I didn't know they kept: Barkley had highest av amount of dunks p/game in 1989. Something like 2.5 p/game. Not important - but showed how aggresive he played. To be the lead leader in dunks p/game and rebounds p/game in the same year at 6-4 tall - is incredible. That's what I like about him. He was differant. Anything he was doing early 90s - he was already capable of in late 80s. He was just more motivated, optimistic and having more fun with it in the early 90s - espcially first year with Pheonix. 89 to 93 Barkley v peak Malone? If I had either for only one year - at their best - It's too hard to choose. May well come down to who else was on my team. Team has no leader?, - need a bit of a spark?, I'd add Barkley. Team already has the spark and the excitement and a leader? I'd have Malone instead. Like a 'safe bet' position. It would literally come down to nuances like that - to decide. (becuase both of them are already stacked with abilities ).

[@i8rmnky]

Barkley was far more skilled than Malone, but didn’t have the same work ethic or discipline. Malone was one of the first players to hit the weight room, was always better conditioned than Barkley and other power forwards (except Rodman), worked hard to develop an unstoppable go to move, and worked great with Stockton. Barkley was force of nature.

[@Scott-hq3jq]

i8rmnky 1 year ago "Barkley was far more skilled than Malone"-- Yes and... "Barkley was force of nature"-- Yes 😀

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Barkley wasn't more skilled than Malone smooth brain

[@Herrera777]

I always thought Barkley was more agile and aggressive but Malone a better shooter.

[@titanhovey]

Barkley's 2 pointers were better that Malone, he actually led the league for FG

[@user-di4ec1bk1d]

They both were great. But Malone was more durable

[@sodica81]

Malone is a better rapist and more boring player all time

[@sodica81]

@Jack Burton Hahaha Malone the most dumber player

[@Herrera777]

@@titanhovey I thought Malone had a better outside jumper and turn around jumper. Both were dominant in the paint. Barkley was better in the open court. Barkley maybe a better rebounder.

[@kongstrong1938]

people dont realize that barkley and malone were the first Lebron James. they had handles and could lead the fast break. if they played today they avg. 30 plus a game and 20 rebs.

[@sportsfanatic1936]

Eternity Infinity no they would not

[@kongstrong1938]

Sports Fanatic im sorry, youre right, they would avg 35 and 25 rebs.

[@sportsfanatic1936]

Eternity Infinity I'm sorry, you're a fucking dumbass. Making up fantasy bs. Stop dreaming, wake up. Ain't no bigman doing that shit now. Not a chance

[@kongstrong1938]

Sports Fanatic that is your opinion. stop acting effiminate and bitchy

[@caron1873]

Sports Fanatic Karl and charles werent even that big. they werent 7 foot giants

[@gabe418]

In my opinion, at their very best I’d say Barkley was a little bit better. But, Malone had a longer prime as he did a better job of taking care of his body.

[@mikemike7264]

I would add garnett, dirk and Chris webber

[@mikep6979]

Malone for me. Better two way player and not a knucklehead.

[@user-rb6tm7sp3b]

In offensive end, both were equally great. But in defensive end, Malone was far better. Overall, Malone wins

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

​@arsonhakobyannope

[@maninblack9850]

Tim Duncan, Kevin McHale, Charles Barkley and Karl Malone. All dominant power forwards and there is no way to rank one above the other objectively.

[@dejancavic3696]

Kevin Garnett?

[@jimb8695]

Oops a little travel there by the mailman at 1:37.

[@igmelvega8261]

Sir Charles 🐐

[@trebledc]

I would put malone, barkley, rodman in my top power foward anytime. Those hits just to get a basket, damn they are strong.

[@elai3147]

trebledc rodman does not belong in conversation, he was a hall of fame defender and rebounder but not a franchise player

[@back2back379]

Rodman's great, and there are certain scenarios where you might want to take him over Barkley or Malone. For example, if my team already is ranked #1 in the league in offense and has plenty of scoring options, at other positions, it might be wiser to take Rodman. In most scenarios though, you'd have to take Barkley or Malone over Rodman.

[@timhoward5]

Right!

[@hoopsfan3437]

Barkely would be considered a top 15 player all time if he had been able to win a ring or 2 imo

[@luperios3781]

I'm a Lakers fan butt Malone was so good playing b-ball he was good all around!!! if Malone would shoot 3s he would winn championships and more mvps!!!! and if malone would be more healthy with the lakers they would winn a championship it was a hard for Malone that year playoff wore tuff for him!!!! lots of good defenders agents him!!!!!!!

[@Riles3152]

Anybody know why Barkley wore #32 that year?

[@melvynsngltn27]

Magic Johnson who had to retire before the start of the 1991-92 season due to the HIV virus

[@forceline8426]

Stockton made Malone better,Barkley made his teammates better, there is difference.

[@farrgone]

Force line Nobody "made" Malone. His work ethic and skill were unsurpassed!

[@MichaelCorleone_]

Scalping Forever Houston Barkley wasn’t Barkley, just like how Toronto Olajuwon wasn’t really Olajuwon.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Malone made himself better so no smooth brain

[@shinrips]

Armand "The Hammer" Gilliam

[@timhoward5]

*Malone: PF/C* *Barkley: PF/SF*

[@SeanSwann1]

Damn that’s a 260 lb man exploding to the rim 😮

[@paritzazakub]

Peak time go Barkley All career go Malone

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

No

[@powerboatguy2308]

Malone was a better player later in his career, Barkley was better than Malone in their peak years.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

No Barkley wasn't smooth brain

[@patrickpang2911]

I think Lebron is closer to Chuck style of play.

[@kenpachiclay11]

Patrick Pang he's has Chuck aggression when going to the paint.pippen all around game.big like Karl Malone or nearly as big.take over a game like mj

[@jeffheath5152]

This does not look dated at all

[@petervanbuskirk500]

The 76ers center didn't bother jumping

[@elai3147]

Peter Van Buskirk bol can't jump, and shackleford was a serious scrub

[@powerboatguy2308]

Barkley was a better 29 and younger player, Malone was better in his 30s, a lot of help having Stockton.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Nope

[@Daewonnni]

Malone would of had a Dominique Wilkins like career if it wasn’t for Stockton and Sloan. Barkley the much better basketball player. FACTS.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

No facts found smooth brain

[@SummeRulz]

Barkley would roll and bounce when he moved at speed. Had better legs than Malone.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Nope

[@zcharg0]

There’s more talent in general these days but players talented as much as Barkley and Malone are once in a generation type players that you don’t see much of these days

[@iamthenight8683]

More talent my ass

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

No there's not smooth brain

[@timhoward5]

*Both wearing the same number.*

[@JayBabyEars]

Stockton completely flopped at around 4:10 lol.. Glad the refs didn't call that

[@hititmanify]

eLbOWeD u have to be biased and blind. The ref mustve been busy laughing . Fuck the jazz

[@agda11]

Malone and Barkley much better than lebron

[@agda11]

Arson Hakobyan you need to watch more basketball If you think that, inside the 92 dream team we can find at least 5 players better than Lebron

[@agda11]

Arson Hakobyan there is no doubt that Bird and Magic are better than lebron. I said it before, Malone is such better than Lebron, Barkley too, they fight against Jordan in the finals. If Lebron had played against Jordan in finals I am sure that Jordan would have won 4-0. Lebron is the king of lost finals. Olajuwon and shaq (dream team 96) are better than lebron too.

[@agda11]

Arson Hakobyan Drexler is not better than lebron in general terms but in technique is absolutely better.

[@agda11]

Arson Hakobyan for me the basketball of Drexler is the most aesthetic of all times.

[@bryggreen77]

Those sizers unis were awful!

[@franknberry6397]

I hated them.

[@kellyjohnson9394]

Carl Malone’s behind should be IN JAIL FOR LIFE.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Be quiet

[@rxj0765]

Malone got nothing on barkley

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Keep telling yourself that smooth brain

[@Maal7432]

Neither team had much talent. I see a bunch of nobodies out there.

[@Lalexander3324]

You don't know basketball then

[@leweiwang3209]

i've watched a lot highlights videos from the 90s I never felt that the defense then was significantly more physical than the current one. Every time Charles said in his era the defense would kill current warriors players I wonder if that is just his fantasy. Players today train with better knowledge and has multiple skills even you are a big man..

[@jaycee9153]

Rule changes designed to make it easier for the offense (for fan pleasure) have made the game significantly less physical. Can't really put your hands on guys like they used to.

[@ranholic5027]

Its ur opinion so its ok but remember this alot of analyst, players, coach said that late 80s 90s was more physical than todays basketball but its just more complex today becuz of technology and age... And u are just watching highlights..

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

Yawn trolll

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

​@@ranholic5027ain't nothing complex about it

[@ramonsantiago693]

Stockton and Malone are the inventor of FLOP in the NBA

[@JayBabyEars]

@Arson Hakobyan Ur a James Harden fan...aren't you?

[@JayBabyEars]

@Arson Hakobyan to each is own