During his 19-year career, Malone led the league in free throws made eight times and free throws attempted seven times. He retired in 2004 with career averages of 25.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 6.6 free throws made and 8.9 free throws attempted.

Karl Malone made 9,787 free throws over his 19-year-long career. That’s good for first place. And since we’re here: Karl Malone also holds the record for most career free throw attempts, too. He attempted 13,188. That’s more than 1,300 attempts past the second-place finisher (Moses Malone, 11,864).

Over the course of his illustrious 19-season NBA career, Malone attempted an astounding 13,188 free throws, cementing his status as one of the most relentless scorers the league has ever seen.

Karl Malone has sunk the most career free throws, with 9,787 made.

Karl Malone broke the NBA record for free throws made Saturday night in the Utah Jazz's 119-93 victory over Washington. Malone, who has made 8,534 of 11,576 free throws in his 16-year career, passed Moses Malone, who made 8,531 of 11,090.