Its conduct All Star Game in Utah brought him Karl Malone in the spotlight, as the Jazz legend participated in various events of the celebration. The NBA received harsh criticism from the public and the media, as the “postman” is not considered ideal for such activities, after the shadowy story from his past, when he got a 13-year-old pregnant.
The story comes from distant 1983when Malone, in his second year at Louisiana Tech, had gotten a 13-year-old girl pregnant named Gloria Bell, who was his… girlfriend. Bell’s family did not sue the player for rape, but took legal action to establish his paternity. Eventually the two sides reached an out-of-court settlement to recognize Demetrius Bell, who as an adult played professionally in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles. His son in an interview he had given many years ago had stated that Karl Malone was never a part of his life, however since then it is said that their relations have improved and reached a very good point.
Nevertheless, the member of the first Dream Team he is still criticized for having sex with a minor. He responded through the Salt Lake City Tribune for what is attributed to him. “I’m not going to discuss any of that. I do not care! This is my life, my personal life, and I will deal with it, as I have with everything“, he emphasized.
Source: Sport Fm
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