Ranking the 10 Best Players to Never Win an NBA Title

#1 Karl Malone

Karl Malone

Career Averages: 25 Points, 10.1 Rebounds, 3.6 Assists

Honors: 2x MVP, 14x All-Star, 14x All NBA Selections, 4x All NBA Defensive selections

Karl Malone was the epitome of consistency. "The Mailman" ranks second in NBA history in points and seventh in rebounds thanks to his longevity and continued excellence. He formed one of the best duos in league history along with Stockton. A Stockton-Malone pick and roll was a common theme for anyone who saw the Jazz games in the 1990's. He excelled in both post scoring as well as mid-range.

Malone led the Jazz in scoring in both their NBA finals appearances in 1997 and 98. He however famously had the ball stolen from him in Game 6 in 1998 by Jordan. With the Jazz up by one point and with 18 seconds left, he lost the ball and Jordan went on to drill the game winner as Utah lost back to back Finals. They wouldn't have much playoff success after that and Malone would join the Lakers in 2003, hoping to finally win a title but his luck was out. Tensions between Shaq and Kobe were perhaps at their peak at the time and the Lakers were upset in stunning fashion by the Pistons in the 2004 Finals.

While it is arguable on whether Barkley or Malone should go 1st, I give the edge to Malone for his longevity and for being a better defender.