Moses E. Malone's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

Julius Erving introduces Moses E. Malone as he delivers his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2001. To learn more about Moses E. Malone take a look at his official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famer...

[@mr.russell5395]

RIP Moses. You were the best at what you did.

[@lloydkline7245]

Will M-Venom mose was the king if basketball and the backboard

[@joannecleveland7827]

Here's another GOAT

[@timhoward5]

VERY underrated.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Chairman of the Boards!!

[@aarondigby9859]

@@RemoWilliams1227 he really put St Petersburg b-ball on the map. From such humble beginnings playing by moonlight and street light.

[@uncletony6210]

I was the biggest Laker fan in the world back in 83, but looking back now, I'm really glad Philly won and Doc and Moses got their rings.

[@sharklady5756]

He drove Kareem crazy. 😂😂

[@robbie192]

Thanks...Dr. J and Moses needed their ring...

[@robbie192]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C you high school robot...no one cares what you think...

[@roundtable3501]

@@robbie192 Dr. J did get two ABA rings though.

[@robbie192]

@@roundtable3501 no shit

[@toddsands6000]

I think Dr. J is by far the most influential player in basketball history. I'm amazed how many times he has presented other legends into the Hall-of-Fame.

[@THESMILINGHARTNELLS]

Agreed

[@sidneyhill7064]

Next to Jordan

[@toddsands6000]

@@sidneyhill7064 If you're looking at it from a fan's perspective, I can respect that. I'm just simply looking at it based on Dr. J's peers asking him to induct them into the HOF. Alex English, Moses Malone, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Wilkins, Artis Gilmore Maurice Cheeks, Allen Iverson and Bobby Jones from all of the speeches I've watched. There may be more. That's an amazing group of legends Dr. J has helped present into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

[@sidneyhill7064]

@@toddsands6000 I'm with you, my 2 favorite players are MJ and Dr. J

[@davidallen1108]

More than Bird and Magic?

[@dannapier2560]

What a speech! Straight out of the country and just as honest as can be. RIP Big Mo.

[@guyhill3528]

My man. He was simply relentless. Relentless. RIP Moses Malone.

[@Milordvega]

RIP Moses Malone. One of the 5 greatest centers of all time.

[@Amick44]

Yes, he is. And he gets the least amount of pub out of all of em. Only Russell, Wilt and Kareem (not by much) were better.

[@lloydkline7245]

Ed Vega greatest offensive rebounder ever

[@trumpderangementsyndrome1091]

top 3 easy

[@fortou7329]

Olajuwon shaq???I think moses is 6th in this list

[@denniskrieg5069]

Ed Vega you're right !!!

[@yaboiikp5849]

I was shocked on day he passed. He knew how to grab rebounds and attack the rim. RIP to a Phenomenal Legend. One of the Greatest Centers of All Time

[@williamgray6456]

Moses was the best. Brought the championship to Philly!!! Great player and man

[@dusk6159]

Lead that 1983 title greatly, and had the demeanor, comedy, character and nature of his pupil Sir Charles. RIP Moses Malone, classic NBA legend.

[@davidcavaliere3954]

Took the Houston Rockets to the finals on his back. Most dominating offensive rebounder I have ever seen. The late great Moses Malone.

[@aarondigby9859]

Saw all those playoff series on tape delay, remember Lakers, Rockets, Kings and Suns in the Western semi finals, Moses carried Houston on his back to the finals.

[@exdemocrat9038]

Well deserved. Thank you for a memorable 83 season. Rest easy Moses.

[@vernonweatherbe119]

"Fo' Fo' Fo'!! " RIP Moses Malone!

[@uncletony6210]

Bucks: "hold my beer..."

[@dusk6159]

@@uncletony6210 Those 80s, and the East especially, were packed, those 80s Bucks were a menace, it wasn't just the classic battles of Celtics, 76ers and Lakers and so on.

[@dusk6159]

Those Fo Fo Fo Moses Malone loaded 76ers (and coached by Billy C) are always something greatly special.

[@yusefanderson5087]

Fo Fi Fo

[@sdlfjlsdkf]

Very humble speech from a very good player. One of my favorite HOF speech

[@glynncolwell1966]

Doc has introduced so many guys going into the hall

[@jakestein3235]

RIP to one of the greatest basketball players ever.

[@Amick44]

Most underrated great center ever. Top 5. A KILLER!

[@yusefanderson5087]

#4

[@Amick44]

@@yusefanderson5087 possibly

[@michaelhenderson2744]

For sure better then most of them a healthy Moses top 3 center in history

[@lcatsgaming]

RIP to this great legend.

[@LIGHTSKINTELEVISION]

I love that brother..I am a sixers fan forever. But, I even had his poster on my wall before he was a sixer still in houston.

[@UberKrispy]

One of the top 5 greatest rebounders to ever play. At 6'10" and not a great leaper. Great speech, great player, awesome dude.

[@joesloadeddiaper3007]

@M the world will end by 2070

[@teofemo7000]

Moses was a quick leaper though.

[@ghostdog6666]

Moses had bounce gotta actually watch games and not highlights he had the touch his back back scratching dunks in the post and he’d take off of one foot and bang it on you, if you watch full games on KZbin you’ll see these I didn’t know myself and was astonished when I started watching full games of him on Houston and on the 76ers he really had bounce I promise you there’s a story of him and another player that goes something like another player in the nba ran and touched his head on the rim a 6 foot 8 player Moses laughed and stood under the rim with no running start and jumped up and tapped his head on the rim. He was hitting those back scratching dunks into his 30’s. On the bullets.Go watch his full finals highlights against the Celtics in 1981 when when he was on the rockets he hit some vicious dunks in that series. Type Moses Malone full finals highlights vs Celtics.

[@LiveByChrist0]

@M it's big but not important, there's like 100 leagues in the soccer and most aren't playing the best teams in the world, so who cares until theirs a story behind the cause .

[@richardwillis8083]

So underrated! I loved his game!

[@aaronz9410]

When the man mentions someone that you have known your entire life (and is one of my pops close friends, and my own Autistic son loves him). @24:17, Gholson, that is Edward (Big E, Ed) Gholson. Yeah that made me smile (I've never seen this until today). Mo and Ed were basketball royalty in the area in their high school days, Mo with Petersburg, and Gholson (and myself later) with Hopewell. Petersburg won states Mo/Gholson's Sophmore year, Hopewell won their Junior year, and then Petersburg in their senior year. Truly lifelong friends, I remember Gholson going to allstar games as a guest of Mo. I met Mo a few times through Gholson, and truly as Mo said, he doesn't forget his friends, truly he never forgot where he came from either. Seen pictures of both Kevin (whom he also mentions) and Gholson with Dr J and Charles Barkley at Mo's 76ers jersey retirement (which should have been done years prior IMHO) Damn shame he is gone.

[@patrickj.7887]

Moses speech was one of the best I've ever heard, it was all from the heart, selfless with total regard for others, what a great player and great man! RIP Moses Malone.

[@nphilly2953]

Moses, thank you for helping Dr. J bring the championship to Philly, RIP...

[@adagemjord]

One of the very best who ever played. Thank you. Be at peace Moses Malone.

[@longhorn2615]

Best offensive rebounder of all time.

[@michaelwilson5826]

Moses, I love you brother You speak from the heart

[@hectornegron9155]

So many beautiful things said about moses and deservingly so. The man was on a league of his own. RIP big guy.

[@brianarbenz7206]

I loved Moses. I remember in high school playing the Derby Festival Classic all-star game in 1974 in Louisville. I was a big fan of his then and in his first two seasons as an ABA player after he made the audacious decision to go right to the pros. He was one of the most genuine people. He never let the hype or commercialism define him. He passed all that over to just play the game. Workmanlike, methodical, with a quiet passion that drove him to go after rebounds with a ferocity unmatched. He didn't try to be a star, but a true player of the game, with class and greatness.

[@mannyrodriguez4992]

MOSES MALONE... ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME !!! MAY HE ALWAYS REST IN PEACE.

[@happycamper8475]

Just a great man, and a great player. So glad I got to watch him play.

[@garyt4551]

Of all these great comments about Moses and what made him great there is one thing missing! Moses was absolutely one of the hardest workers to ever play the game! He was relentless and many other centers he simply out-worked them or wore them out!!

[@lenavangend3676]

+garyt Moses Malone got Aids from Magic Johnson.

[@fridaywalker6198]

+Lena Van Gend Fuck you

[@jonathanhairston5019]

Lena Van Gend Moses was married and so is Magic also to the opposite sex 🙄

[@thomasanderson3892]

Taught Charles Barkley and made Hakeem a beast.

[@bolder2009]

One of the GREATEST players of alltime! Period!

[@williamsanders2439]

Sad that they just don't make players like him anymore, particularly in regard to humility and sacrifice. Mose earned his moment...I'm only sorry there aren't more like him, or even a little like him, just from a human standpoint.

[@mookeychase0907]

William Sanders True definition of a work horse!

[@joecoe4416]

Zach Randolph

[@dusk6159]

@@mookeychase0907 Nailed it!

[@leeinoregon1326]

Heartfelt, that's what that is. The man was as fierce on the court as anyone who ever played.

[@lawrencekokjr.1376]

Two of my very favorite centers are Moses Malone and Robert Parish. Quiet, hard working, productive and fearless against any competition. The stories of Moses' work with young players are plentiful and inspiring. Sounds corny but, it was an honor to have grown up watching him play.

[@CammyPee]

RIP moses you will always be one of the greatest centers of all time

[@plcustodian]

First I want to say, he was a real cool guy and gave me an autograph. Moses was a workhorse at 6'10" 255 (or so) he battled guys like Jabbar, Gilmore, Parish and so many others and also gave and tutored future big men like Hakeem Olajuwon (when Moses was playing in Houston). He was very relentless on the boards and a hard worker who gave it his all every night.

[@traviscarter1023]

He helped Hakeem out that cool.

[@aarondigby9859]

@@traviscarter1023 Moses was the first player to earn $2+million a year, he was a workhorse, he didn't take a play off. Hardest worker, Super lunch pale type of guy, very solid fundamentally. If you pick him at center you'll have that position secured. FR FR.

[@traviscarter1023]

@@aarondigby9859 Which is hard to find nowadays

[@sharklady5756]

The Chairman of The Boards indeed!! I never realized he had 37 (‼️) rebounds in ONE GAME. 😳🥰

[@fasteddie5105]

BIG MOE A REAL ONE N ONE HELL OF A BASKETBALL PLAYER -4-4-4 nufff said

[@StarChava]

Amazing! Be At Peace Moses E. Malone, YOU ARE HONOR ITSELF!

[@maebarnes4753]

R.I.P big guy!! Thanks for all of the great memories.

[@cathysales4529]

My condolences to FAMILY,friends and fans of one the late great basketball players Moses Malone. Rip

[@redhead5150]

One of the best centers period!!!

[@FromRussia_wLuv]

Moses was one of the greatest talents who hopefully will never be forgotten

[@brianperro435]

Moses, Moses! He answered his calling.

[@leodrosia4369]

Still sad that he passed away at 60 , tough,strong guy and extremely dedicated ...rip moses, you were awesome , celtic fan

[@BornToBeRollingStone]

I totally agree with you dude, he is not underrated, he is unknown. I think that the media should talk about him more often, because he was what everyplayer should be : a fighter. The man never gave up, and he put so much intensity in his game, this is why he is one of the greatest rebounders of all time.

[@troberts7259]

Moses was one of the, Men I looked up to him as a young boy. Also Robert Parrish, Doctor J, Magic Johnson, Ronald Isley, Barry White, Al Pachino to name a few and countless others to name a few. I even contemplated on changing my middle name to Moses because of him. This was a man's man to my to me!! His work ethic and drive was so awesome to me. When I played basketball 🏀 I was a dominant force on the boards like him in my eyes. Even though I passed like Magic I always played hard down low like, Moses!! Respect and R.I.P. big Brother!!! The Darkman will always love you. Nuff said.

[@dudeman1389]

my favorite player growing up...you rock Moses!

[@jamesferrell2449]

One of the top NBA players of all time RIP Big Fella 🙏🏽

[@morenativeboytae]

amazing speech rip legend

[@juniorgong1808]

Most underrated center of all time

[@patrickpoindexter7957]

He's a good person and a well respected man of many. The first time I met him he was at the U.S. air arena the date was Nov. 29,1997 and I was 12 yrs old traveling to the bull's and wizard's game with members of my family and I met him at an autograph signing and i had butterflies seeing him and half of the fab 5 of michigan C-Webb and J-How.

[@pathealy8193]

I know nothing about basket ball but I really enjoy listening to the Hall of fame speeches. The best speech by a country mile was this one from Moses Malone. He is just a superb human being. And also I assume a superb basketball player. Respect from Ireland Mr. Malone.

[@Murp268]

Nobody outworked Moses. He was relentless.

[@tomitstube]

got to see moses in his prime with the houston rockets, my wife at the time knew someone with access to kansas city kings tickets, they played in the western conference final, (1980-81) and i watched the entire 5 game series. i'll never forget how moses dominated the series, they had a great team but it seemed every time the rockets needed a play malone provided it. i'll never forget droning "moses, moses, moses" from the seats, after about the 5th time he looked over, and picked me out of the crowd, and just gave me that look that moses had, like "really?" i remember a couple people looking at me and laughing, i stopped doing it. dude was a great basketball player, he owned the paint.

[@mariop4580]

Never knew who Moses Malone was until Charles Barkley talked about him how he was a a great influence to him. After watching this video makes me understand little better and seeing how truly hardworking and humble he is. He loves God.

[@jonrudd4733]

He loved talking in third person. Awesome. Intuitive speech. Always loved watching him play. RIP Moses

[@Daggermouth8k]

love his attitude and personality, cool guy

[@markmail6179]

That was the most down-to-earth Hall of Fame speech from a team players point of view that I might have ever heard

[@michaelpope7857]

Moses Malone the one who came from a small town called Petersburg Virginia who made a difference and impact on the world the same small town I am from man RIP we love ya and will miss your contribution to the world you represented Petersburg like a true champion that you were job well done my brother.

[@mattsharkey8437]

He observed the game and realized what was needed and he delivered better than most. God bless Moses

[@lexxbreeland9351]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@NickPR87]

From one class act to another, great intro by Doc anda nice speech by Moses!

[@mikemouse5299]

Simply a great player.I saw him play in Houston in the early 1980's.He never took a play off.He left everything on the court.

[@classicsurvivor]

It's a good speech. He never did talk to the media so this speech lets you see a side you never saw when he played.

[@PabluchoViision]

True greatness!! Listen to what he says happens when you start to tell yourself you’re the greatest. Beginning around 17:55.

[@truth.74]

Three time MVP.

[@mendozajovy]

Moses Malone is a monster: FO, FI, FO... And he did it with the Lakers in the 1983 NBA Finals

[@bryanfews5295]

Most forget how dominant he was ,I'm glad I saw him as a young man growing up .

[@johnmickns]

✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿....keep snatchin boards in heaven king

[@felixodera6720]

RIP Malone..was a great player and even greater human

[@johngomes4278]

He was the greatest 🎉

[@AaronTheGreat________]

Legend RIP Moses Forever missed

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

You sound like a great person, ma'am. Thank you for the help you no doubt have given to so many over the years -- like Moses.

[@charlesfosterkane8034]

He wasn’t the tallest or greatest leaper but still dominated. This was due to his super intelligence and feel for the game. When a shot was put up he was able to determine if it was good or not and correctly predict which way it would come off the rim. Then hands would act like a bear trap and decisively retrieve the ball. He gave no second chances.

[@henryquarles-os1uc]

Rip moses the best

[@MichaelNavidJampour]

he's humble and funny!

[@dusk6159]

Very Sir Charles-esque also (both him and the speech), what a great and happy surprise. Always RIP, big Mo big Mo will coach you.

[@hotraw69]

rebounds and more rebounds

[@terencewinters2154]

His humility his heart his tenacity , his records in offensive rebounds and free throws will not be broken . Lord have mercy on his soul . A great teammate and sportsmen ..

[@squidlesfiddles]

i dont think he's underrated in terms of true basketball fans, sure they dont talk about him on espn. Ive heard shaq and barkley multiple times talk about him and his greatness. He is ranked at about the right place, on of the greatest offensive big men ever.

[@tyronethomas820]

I beeen sizers 4life then&now long live the doctor moses Andrew tony mo checks &bobby Jones true champions

[@billdeluca9642]

one of the best ever

[@shadime3]

i love moses!!

[@jstinson7072]

Moses was the 10th best basketball player in the history of the game. An absolute all-time great. Few did it better! RIP big Moses

[@TheAILLC1]

Rest In Perfect Paradise Moses.E.Malone you were a great human being

[@Theblackbumblebee]

Moses l miss you so much my love

[@Silenthunter287]

Little Mo,Big Mo,The Doctor,Andrew Toney,and Marc Ivaroni.No Baloney.'83 76ers all the way.

[@betherealdeal]

There is no Hakeem There is Barkley Without Moses The king of rebounds

[@valerieedwards7832]

My Big Cuzzo.. REST EASY FAM. You are still Great

[@robertcollins22]

I love you Moses!!!! Petersburg High School, Petersburg, Virginia!!!!! Crimson Wave!!!!!

[@michaelsimsplaya4199]

Always remember this , FOE , FOE , FOE !!!

[@michaelhenderson2744]

People forget from 79-83 best player in the world

[@aarondigby9859]

eloise Boone....you know Moses Malone remembers you. He is that type if guy. I remember all of my teachers, I know he remembers his, listen to his speech he is so detailed and specific.

[@HerptasticVideo]

Why does Doc repeatedly say he played 2 years with Moses in Philly? Moses was with the 76ers for 4 seasons, and Doc was there for all 4.

[@tjabbar]

Probably just mis-remembered it, don't think it was intentional

[@cjmitchell09]

In my opinion, Moses was THE BEST, BADDEST, MOST DOMINANT center to EVER play in the NBA!!! NOBODY could stop him, period!!! U talk about a bad dude, Moses was IT!!! I loved this dude!!!

[@Amick44]

In his prime, that was the case. For about 7-8 yrs, nobody better.

[@honkytonkinone]

Moses was the MAN!

[@stepdi]

A great basketball player with a power post game! A better man too... RIP FO FO FO

[@josephmisa6927]

Greatest team ever that year fo fo fo

[@mosesroman6392]

Moses Malone the best center in the NBA

[@Amick44]

Certainly was for a good stretch.

[@geraldocesarrodrigues8285]

Maravilhoso ser humano e espetacular jogador de Basquete: Moses Malone, great legend.

[@FuShengAlex]

Br?

[@buckbuck9225]

FANTASTIC....