April 14, 2013: Moses Malone talks to reporters before the start of an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, in Philadelphia. The Associated Press

Jan. 8, 2007: Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert, left, listens to assistant coach Moses Malone during practice. The Associated Press

April 29, 2006: NBA Hall-of-Famer Moses Malone acknowledges the crowd during a break in Game 4 of the Los Angeles Clippers-Denver Nuggets playoff game. The Associated Press

Dec. 28, 1988:, Atlanta Hawks' Moses Malone, is double-teamed by New York Knicks' Gerald Wilkins, left, and Eddie Wilkins during a game. The Associated Press

May 13, 1985: Philadelphia 76ers Moses Malone, left, goes up for two over Boston Celtics Larry Bird at Boston Garden. The Associated Press

April 20, 1984: New Jersey Nets' Darryl Dawkins, 53, towers over Philadelphia 76ers' Moses Malone as he gets off a shot . The Associated Press

May 31, 1983: Philadelphia 76ers Julius Erving, left, and Moses Malone, right, hold the NBA Championship trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. The Associated Press

June 8, 1983: President Ronald Reagan holds up a Philadelphia 76ers basketball jersey presented to him by the team during a Rose Garden reception at the White House. Behind the president are Julius Erving and Moses Malone, right. The Associated Press

May 5, 1981: Houston Rockets Moses Malone tries to knock the ball from Boston Celtics Larry Bird during a playoff game in Boston. The Associated Press

Aug. 29, 1974: Moses Malone is the high school basketball player who turned pro direct from high school. The Associated Press