Karl Malone Breaks Silence On The Discourse Surrounding His Past

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College Football Playoff National Championship - Clemson v LSU
NBA Basketball Hall of Fame player and Louisiana native, Karl Malone, walks on the field after the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the LSU Tigers and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The LSU Tigers topped the Clemson Tigers, 42-25. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Karl Malone made some interesting comments to the media.

Karl Malone is currently under the microscope thanks to the fact that he was invited by the league to the NBA All-Star weekend. For many, his inclusion in All-Star weekend was fairly ridiculous. Of course, this is due to the fact that he impregnated a 13-year-old when he was in college. Overall, Malone was 20 at the time, and people feel as though he should not be allowed anywhere near the league. However, the league still invited him out, which was a shock to many people.

Typically, Malone is someone who keeps a low profile. Given this information, the NBA was expected to pass over him despite the All-Star weekend taking place in Utah. Now, however, the NBA has opened up a can of worms by brining Malone into the fold. As one can imagine, many questions are being asked right now. Furthermore, Malone's past is being spoken about in-depth when it used to just be a footnote.

Karl Malone Speaks

Former professional basketball player Karl Malone gestures during the 2023 NBA All Star Starry 3-Point Contest at Vivint Arena on February 18, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

However, Malone has made it clear that he does not care what people think of him. In a new report from the Salt Lake City Tribune, Malone was asked about the backlash surrounding him. Simply put, Malone has no interest in talking about his past. “I’m not discussing any of that. I don’t care,” Malone said matter-of-factly. “That’s my life, it’s my personal life, and I’ll deal with that like I’ve had to deal with everything. So… whatever.” Basically, fans can expect to never hear from Malone on this pressing issue, pretty much ever.

Malone is someone who will continue to be hated over this topic, and it is easy to see why. His past actions are absolutely deplorable, and it makes no sense that the NBA allowed him back into their fraternity. That said, perhaps the league will learn its lesson in the future. Let us know what you think about this controversy, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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