It was good to see all the support in the beehive state for the Mailman tonight. They BOOed Larry Miller though. I'm so glad they went with the RETRO JAZZ jersey on the statue. I have been a Karl Malone fan since I was a snotnosed kid. I got to meet this guy a couple of times. Once when I was in the "Junior Jazz" (a elementary basketball league in Utah). He signed a poster for me and a ball. As a matter of fact I still have the poster hanging on the wall RIGHT next to me as I write this. The second time was at the Salt Lake International Airport when I was picking up my Uncle Vinny. As we passed Malone my Uncle was like "Is that Karl Malone?" and I said yes. He walked right up to him and started talking trash. Keep in mind, my Uncle Vinny barely makes it over the 5 foot mark. Malone did nothing other then laugh and smirk. My Uncle came back over to me. I was like "what are you doing?". Malone passed us and said it was good to see such passion in a sports fan and for us to have a nice day. It was CLASSIC! Malone was the best to play at his position and it SUCKED to see him go to the Lakers those last couple of years (but he was chasing a dream, can't hate on that). I have many good memories of family and friends when I think of the Jazz circa 89'-98'. Especially when Stock hit that shot in Houston to send them to the finals. The NUMBS CASTLE about came falling down. I wouldn't trade it for anything. and the dopest thing...I now live on Karl Malone Drive (100 south). I can never move! 
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