ON THIS DAY... ...in 1983, "FO, FO, FO"" was declared! Moses Malone, from the Philadelphia 76ers, predicted they would sweep their three rounds in the 1983 NBA Playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers had dominated the regular season with a 65-17 record. So Moses became legendary with the "Fo, Fo, Fo" predicton. They came close but the Milwaukee Bucks spoiled Malone's prediction by winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals 100-94. Otherwise Philadelphia was perfect, sweeping the New York Knicks, b

When Charles Barkley first entered the NBA, he struggled with conditioning and extra weight. Moses Malone, his veteran teammate, bluntly told him he was “fat and lazy,” but then took him under his wing. Malone guided Barkley through grueling workouts and disciplined habits, helping him shed pounds and elevate his game. That tough love became a turning point in Barkley’s Hall of Fame career. | Stephen Jackson Stak5

Moses Malone saved Charles Barkley's NBA career | Sports Bio Corner