NBA: The all-time starting 5 of the Utah Jazz

Forward: Karl Malone

Portrait of Karl Malone

Spending 18 of his 19 seasons in Utah, Karl Malone became one of the greatest players to ever play the game wearing a Jazz jersey. He formed a great partnership with John Stockton to lead the Jazz to two NBA Finals appearances. Malone was also a two-time NBA MVP, 14-time All-Star, and 11-time All-NBA First Team selection.

“The Mailman” holds a number of records for the Jazz including most points, most rebounds, and most minutes played. He is also second in assists, second in steals, and fourth in blocks. And just like Stockton, Malone’s No. 32 jersey has been retired by the Jazz and he also has a bronze statue outside of the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Honourable Mention: Carlos Boozer

There was a time in the mid-2000s when Carlos Boozer was one of the best offensive power forwards in the NBA. In six seasons with the Jazz, Boozer was named an All-Star twice in 2007 and 2008. He also made it into the All-NBA Third Team in 2008 when he averaged 21.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 54.7 per cent from the field.