Karl Malone was Pulverizer and a member of the Hoop Squad.
History
Karl Malone was an LA Lakers player when he was recruited by the National Biotech Authority to be the pilot of one of Dr. Andrews' bioenhancer suits. He became a member of the Hoop Squad.
Powers and abilities
With the bioenhancer suit, Pulverizer could increase the size of his hands. In addition to crushing things with it, he could also emit a sonic discharge from them.
Background information
Pulverizer was the only Hoop Squad member to be voiced by his real-life counterpart, Karl Malone. Following the episode's recording session, Karl Malone took pictures for a half hour for the PR people, then stayed after and signed about a hundred autographs for fans.[1][2]
Discussing his involvement in the show, Malone said "it's been a long time coming, to have a show designed for older kids as well as younger kids. To be a part of it, I don't know how it all happened and how it came together, but I'm glad to be a part of it. And I love my character. He's bad. And I like that." Going on to describe the similarities between being a superhero and an NBA star, he noted "You're a tough guy, but you're a nice guy all the same. And people relate to that."[3]
Appearance
Static Shock
See also
External links
| Members of the Hoop Squad |
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| Center Force • Point Man • Pulverizer • Spin Drive |
- ↑ Series Creator Dwayne McDuffie Interview conducted by Jim Harvey.
- ↑ Dwayne McDuffie on the ToonZone forums (Sept. 30, 2004)
- ↑ KARL MALONE TALKS STATIC SHOCK - Comics Continuum (Feb. 25, 2004)