Karl Malone
NBA 2K25 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: 1997-98 Utah Jazz
Jersey: #32
Archetype: 2-Way Inside-the-Arc Scorer
Height: 6'9" (206cm)
Weight: 250lbs (113kg)
Wingspan: 7'0" (213cm)
Prior to NBA: Louisiana Tech
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About Karl Malone
Karl Malone was a member of the renowned NBA team 1997-98 Utah Jazz, where he played at the Power Forward and Center position.
In the 1997-1998 NBA season, Karl Malone led the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals but fell short of winning the championship against the Chicago Bulls. Malone posted impressive stats with an average of 27.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game during the regular season. Despite his stellar performance, the Jazz lost to the Bulls in a six-game series.
Karl Malone on NBA 2K25
On NBA 2K25, this Classic Version of Karl Malone's 2K Rating is 96 and has a 2-Way Inside-the-Arc Scorer Build. He had a total of 39 Badges in which 5 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K25. Below are his attributes and badges.
Dream Shake
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of defenders biting on post fakes, and increases the shot chance
Fearless Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Post Fade Phenom
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots.
Post Spin Technician
Inside ScoringImproves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Whistle
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of drawing fouls when trying to score
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Anchor
DefenseBoosts a player's ability to defend and protect the paint
Backdown Punisher
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponent
Boxout Beast
ReboundingImproves a player's ability to box out and fight for good rebounding position.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Brick Wall
General OffenseIncreases the effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact.
Bulldozer
PlaymakingImproves a ball handler's strength in overpowering defenders
Catch and Shoot
Outside ScoringBoosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Challenger
DefenseImproves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
Chase Down Artist
DefenseRaises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Claymore
Outside ScoringIncreases the ability to knock down perimeter shots when spotting up patiently
Dropstepper
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to effectively use dropsteps in the post
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Immovable Enforcer
DefenseImproves a defensive player's strength when defending ball handlers and finishers who are coming straight at them.
Middy Magician
Outside ScoringBoosts the effectiveness of pullups and spin shots from the mid-range area
Open Looks
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make wide open jump shots
Post Lockdown
DefenseStrengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance of stripping the opponent.
Post Playmaker
PlaymakingBoosts the shot percentage on passes made out of the post to a shooter
Posterizer
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender.
Precision Dunker
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make skill dunks
Pro Touch
Inside ScoringGives an additional boost for having a good layup timing
Rebound Chaser
ReboundingImproves a players ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal.
Rise Up
Inside ScoringIncreases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area.
Scooper
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make quick scoop layups
Work Horse
DefenseIncreases a player's speed and ability to get loose balls over the opponenet
Acrobat
Inside ScoringBoosts the ability to make layups that have a high degree of difficulty
Bunny
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make hop step layups or dunks
Fast Twitch
Inside ScoringSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Green Machine
Outside ScoringIncreases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Spin Cycle
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make spin layups or dunks
Spot Finder
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly get open off the ball
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Needle Threader
PlaymakingIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Right Stick Ripper
DefenseIncrease the chances of stealing the ball from the dribbler or intercepting passes when using the right analog stick
Catch and Shoot
Outside ScoringBoosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Claymore
Outside ScoringIncreases the ability to knock down perimeter shots when spotting up patiently
Middy Magician
Outside ScoringBoosts the effectiveness of pullups and spin shots from the mid-range area
Open Looks
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make wide open jump shots
Green Machine
Outside ScoringIncreases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Spot Finder
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly get open off the ball
Dream Shake
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of defenders biting on post fakes, and increases the shot chance
Fearless Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Post Fade Phenom
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots.
Post Spin Technician
Inside ScoringImproves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Whistle
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of drawing fouls when trying to score
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Backdown Punisher
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponent
Dropstepper
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to effectively use dropsteps in the post
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Posterizer
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender.
Precision Dunker
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make skill dunks
Pro Touch
Inside ScoringGives an additional boost for having a good layup timing
Rise Up
Inside ScoringIncreases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area.
Scooper
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make quick scoop layups
Acrobat
Inside ScoringBoosts the ability to make layups that have a high degree of difficulty
Bunny
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make hop step layups or dunks
Fast Twitch
Inside ScoringSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Spin Cycle
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make spin layups or dunks
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Bulldozer
PlaymakingImproves a ball handler's strength in overpowering defenders
Post Playmaker
PlaymakingBoosts the shot percentage on passes made out of the post to a shooter
Needle Threader
PlaymakingIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Anchor
DefenseBoosts a player's ability to defend and protect the paint
Challenger
DefenseImproves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
Chase Down Artist
DefenseRaises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Immovable Enforcer
DefenseImproves a defensive player's strength when defending ball handlers and finishers who are coming straight at them.
Post Lockdown
DefenseStrengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance of stripping the opponent.
Work Horse
DefenseIncreases a player's speed and ability to get loose balls over the opponenet
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Right Stick Ripper
DefenseIncrease the chances of stealing the ball from the dribbler or intercepting passes when using the right analog stick
Boxout Beast
ReboundingImproves a player's ability to box out and fight for good rebounding position.
Rebound Chaser
ReboundingImproves a players ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal.
Brick Wall
General OffenseIncreases the effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact.
Karl Malone has no All Around Badges.
Other Versions of Karl Malone in NBA 2K25
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 80 | 75 | |
| 97 | 80 | 75 | |
| 83 | 50 | 75 |
