In this episode of Hoopsology Podcast, we welcome back Paul Knepper, author of Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, for a deep dive into one of the most underrated legends in NBA history — Moses Malone.

Moses was more than a three-time MVP and NBA champion. He was a trailblazer, the first modern player to go straight from high school to the pros — paving the way for stars like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Yet despite his dominance, Moses has largely been forgotten by fans and media alike.

In this exclusive interview, Paul Knepper breaks down why Moses Malone’s legacy deserves far more recognition. From his groundbreaking leap from high school to the pros, to his mentorship of Charles Barkley, to his quiet personality that kept him out of the spotlight — this conversation reveals the full, complex life of a basketball prophet who changed the game forever.

🔹 Topics Covered:

Why Moses Malone went straight from high school to the ABA

How he challenged the NCAA and changed basketball economics forever

The incredible mentor-mentee bond between Moses Malone and Charles Barkley

Why the NBA and media underappreciated his career

Moses’s work ethic, intelligence, and humor that fans never saw

His struggles with fame, media perception, and post-retirement life

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