From blazing a trail from high school to the pros to lacing up Nikes, Moses Malone was a hoops pioneer with as many MVP awards as Magic and Bird.

Such a monster Malone was, Nike’s pre-Jordan marketing featured a poster of Malone, draped in biblical-like garb true to his first name with the caption, “Chairman of the boards.” ...

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Morning Mix How Moses ‘Mumbles’ Malone skipped college to save his family — and rule the NBA September 14, 2015 More than 9 years ago Summary By Justin Wm. Moyer ...

Hall of Fame big man Moses Malone passed away back in September at the age of 60, and the 76ers will honor him with a tribute night on Dec. 1 as the team hosts the Lakers.

Such a monster Malone was, Nike’s pre-Jordan marketing featured a poster of Malone, draped in biblical-like garb true to his first name with the caption, “Chairman of the boards.” ...

But Moses was there first. The more you read about Moses Malone, the more impossible it is to avoid the conclusion that Malone is most underappreciated great player of the modern NBA.