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Ranking the top 10 forwards in Utah Jazz history

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Karl Malone (R) of the Utah Jazz battles for position with Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls 12 June during game five of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Bulls lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Karl Malone (R) of the Utah Jazz battles for position with Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls 12 June during game five of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Bulls lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
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Washington Wizards Michael Jordon (R) banters with Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz after they both received technical fouls during the second half of play at MCI Center 14 November, 2002 in Washington, DC. The Wizards won 105-102. This is Wizards Head Coach Doug Collins 300th NBA career win. AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN (Photo by Tim SLOAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Washington Wizards Michael Jordon (R) banters with Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz after they both received technical fouls during the second half of play at MCI Center 14 November, 2002 in Washington, DC. The Wizards won 105-102. This is Wizards Head Coach Doug Collins 300th NBA career win. AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN (Photo by Tim SLOAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Karl Malone

Career numbers: 25.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1434 GP, 2-time NBA MVP, 14-time NBA All-Star, 14-time All-NBA selection, 4-time NBA All Defensive team. 

This one is obvious, as the Mailman is regarded as either the best or second best player in Utah history, and his incredible 20-year journey with this team is something that all franchises are looking for in their draft picks. Not only was he a dominant individual force, but his combination with John Stockton was iconic, leading this Jazz team to 20 straight seasons of regular season success, making him one of the most iconic players the league has ever seen.

There’s been some great Jazz players over the years, but simply put, no one was as dominant and skilled as Malone, and even today, when you see the iconic purple jersey, the first player most think of is The Mailman. Off the court, the less said the better, but on the court, Karl was a fantastic player, and no matter how long the Jazz franchise lasts for, it’s going to be hard for anyone to end up as synonymous with the Jazz Note as the Mailman.