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Moses Malone

Went straight from high school to the pros, won three MVPs, and led the 1983 76ers to a title.

Active 1974–1995

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GOAT score
40.6
Rank range #9 (stable)
Data coverage 100%

The Machine’s breakdown

Achievement
25
Dominance
31
Peak
47
Longevity
73
IndicatorValueScore
NBA championships
Achievement
19
MVP awards
Achievement
350
Finals MVP awards
Achievement
117
All-NBA First Team selections
Dominance
431
Career win shares per 48 min
Peak
0.17847
Career points
Longevity
27,40963
Seasons played
Longevity
1983

Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: www.basketball-reference.com, as of 2025–26 season end.

What you can learn from Moses

  • Relentless rebounding
  • Work rate
  • Mentoring young players

The Panel

ChatGPT#9

Moses won three MVPs, a championship and Finals MVP while sustaining a 19-season career and 27,409 points. His dominance as a center and long-term durability make him a clear all-time great, though the supplied peak and team résumé place him below the candidates above.

Impact 8/10 · Character 9/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28

Gemini#9

Malone was a relentless offensive rebounder and fierce competitor who earned 3 MVPs and an NBA title by sheer force of will.

Impact 7/10 · Character 8/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28

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