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96. Jeff Malone

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96. Jeff Malone
Jeff Malone was just another pedestrian shooting guard who will never get in though he scored over 17,000 points at a 19 point per game average.  If you look at the previous entry, the Hall of Fame just does not like shooters.


Should Jeff Malone be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 45.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 24.7%
No opinion. - 1.3%
No way! - 10.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2002
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Played For: Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Washington Bullets/Wizards
  • College: Mississippi State
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 10th Overall in 1983
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (2) (1986 & 1987)
    NBA First Team All-Rookie (1983-84)
    NBA Championships (None)
    SEC Player of the Year (1) (1983)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Points (1) (1985-86)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points per Game (1) (1985-86)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage (6) (1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (3) (1985-86, 1989-90 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (3) (1985-86, 1986-87 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (3) (1985-86, 1989-90 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (5) (1985-86, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1989-90 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (1) (1983-84)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (1983-84)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (1985-86)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1985-86)
    Top Ten Finishes: Usage Percentage (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 30.  Free Throw Percentage: .871
    58.  2-Point Field Goals: 7,013
    61.  2-Point Field Goal Attempts: 14,353
    73.  Field Goals: 7,099
    86.  Field Goal Attempts: 14,674
    99.  Points: 17,231
    100.  Points per Game: 19.0

Should Jeff Malone be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 45.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 24.7%
No opinion. - 1.3%
No way! - 10.4%

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