For those of you who have followed me here and at my old blog, then you know I've made it my life's mission to determine how many illegitimate kids every pro athlete has. Definitely a noble task.

But the more interesting thing is, when will the illegitimate kids of athletes begin to become pro athletes themselves? Luckily, we're already starting to see that happen.

Thanks to my good friends at Deuce of Davenport, I learned that Karl Malone, who was one of my least favorite players ever, just had one of his multiple illegitimate kids drafted during the NFL Draft this weekend. The kid's name is Demetrius Bell. He went to Northwestern State University, plays offensive line, and was the 219th overall pick.

By the way, if for some reason you don't consider Karl Malone an asshole, then this next tidbit should help seal the deal. Bell first attempted to reach out to his father at age 18, but didn't have much luck.
Now there's a man who clearly cares for his children - by which I mean his legitimate children. Karl Malone has no time for his illegitimate kids.

And if you think that's the end of this sordid tale, you're wrong. Malone also fathered - and I'm using that term loosely - WNBA star Cheryl Ford. Malone didn't start talking to her until she was in college. Luckily she quickly started getting a check by the playing in the WNBA, so Malone didn't have to tell her to go out and earn money on her own.

Anyway, I wish both Bell and Ford the best, and obviously hope they don't in any way shape or form follow the same path their father did.

As for Malone, I wish he'd get a vasectomy.

Also, I can't wait until we start seeing Shawn Kemp's kids start to pop up. I mean after all, he had 7 kids, at least one has to become a pro in some sport.

[Karl Malone: Father Of The Year - Deuce of Davenport]