(USA TODAY) -- Former NBA great Moses Malone has died in his sleep in Norfolk, Va., according to multiple reports.
Malone committed to the University of Maryland, but was drafted by the Utah Stars of the ABA in 1974 and decided to go pro. He played a season with the Stars, a season with the Sprits of St. Louis before coming to the NBA in 1976.
He played for five seasons with the Houston Rockets before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 1982. Teamed with Julius Erving, the Sixers won the 1982-83 NBA title. Malone averaged 31.9 points and 12.8 rebounds during the playoffs run.
In 1996, Malone was named one of the 50 greatest NBA players.
He was named NBA MVP in 1978-79, 1981-82 and 1982-83.
