Moses Malone was a professional basketball player who was widely considered one of the greatest centers of all time. He was known for his powerful rebounding and scoring ability, and was the first player to go directly from high school to the NBA.

Malone was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and began playing basketball at a young age. He was a star player in high school, and was drafted by the Utah Stars of the ABA in 1974. He played two seasons with the Stars, and was named the ABA Rookie of the Year in 1975.

In 1976, Malone was drafted by the Buffalo Braves of the NBA, and was traded to the Houston Rockets. He played six seasons with the Rockets, and was named the NBA MVP in 1979 and 1982. He was also named to the All-NBA First Team three times, and the All-Star Team six times.

In 1982, Malone was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, and helped lead the team to the 1983 NBA championship. He was named the NBA Finals MVP for his performance. He played five seasons with the 76ers, and was named to the All-Star Team four times.

Malone then played for the Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, and San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 1995. He was named to the All-Star Team three more times, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.

Throughout his career, Malone was one of the most dominant players in the NBA. He was a three-time NBA MVP, a 12-time All-Star, and a two-time NBA champion. He was also the first player to go directly from high school to the NBA, and his legacy continues to inspire young players today.

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