The world lost another NBA legend yesterday, as last week we said goodbye to the affable and talkative #1 FEAR, Darryl Dawkins. On Sunday, unexpectedly, Moses Malone, one of pro basketball’s most renowned players, died at the age of 60 (cause not yet released). “We are stunned and deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Moses Malone, an NBA legend gone far too soon,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (#13 FCIR).
Moses, who was 6 foot 10, was one the greatest #6 BEIRs to ever play the game, leading the NBA in rebounding six times, his record only second to Wilt Chamberlain (#5 FEIR). Coach Del Harris (#11 FCAL) once said of his opposite Brain Type, the fiery #6, “Moses is an intense competitor with the heart of a lion and the spirit of a thoroughbred. He will give us a big lift in our rebounding and inside game.” Moses also made more free throws than any other player in NBA history, and was a 12-time All-Star and three-time Most Valuable Player.
“Did Malone’s personality match his Brain Type? As any veteran BTInsider knows, the two don’t always go hand in hand due to nature and nurture. Moses Malone, however, was as true to his Brain Type as almost anyone we’ve ever seen.”
Totally agree. After reading all the accounts of him in the last few days, I was amazed at just how consistent the descriptions matched the BEIR/istp tendencies.