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Since the Lakers had a loaded roster, Philly would have needed an injection of talent to carry themselves back to the promised land. Enter Malone, who was the right player to join the team.
Notable Stats LeBron James passes Moses Malone (8,531 FTM) for most 2nd most free throws made in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Washington Wizards, 134-96.
Moses Malone brushed off concerns that he would struggle with the Sixers in 1983. advertisement. BasketballNetwork.net. ... In the 1983 NBA Finals, the Sixers faced the Los Angeles Lakers.
Malone went toe-to-toe with the Lakers' Abdul-Jabbar, the player who had been a thorn in the 76ers' side in previous years. In Game 1, Malone registered 27 points and 18 rebounds. Game 2 saw him ...
FILE - In this Tuesday, May 31, 1983 file photo, Philadelphia 76ers Julius Erving, left, and Moses Malone, right, hold the NBA Championship trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Los ...