Designed ties and clothing and owned "Malik Sealy XXI, Inc."
His father was a personal bodyguard of Malcolm X.
Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons, and the Los Angeles Clippers.  Went to college at St. John's.  He was the school's second-leading career scorer.  Led his high school (Tolentine) to the New York state championship.

I knew him all of 40 days, but those 40 days had such an impact on my life that I wept as I learned of this death. I am very sorry for Lisa, little Malik and his entire family. You are in my prayers. May God bless you all. 
- Terquin Mott

Losing Malik, and the manner in which we all lost him, saddened me deeply. He was a classy, upstanding citizen, and an excellent role model for kids.  I'll always remember him, and the picture that stands out the most is the unbridled joy of Malik dog-piled and hugged by teammates on his game-winning three-point bankshot from this season against Indiana. My prayers go to his family and friends -- I can't imagine your pain. Rest in peace, Malik Sealy.
- Mike Young

Malik Sealy was my favorite player while he played for St. John's and he's been my favorite NBA player, even though I am a Knick fan. And even though he was a great talent, I'll always remember him for being a true gentleman, a class act and a role model. In the 12 years I have watched him play, I never saw him argue, hit another player, or lose his cool. He wasn't a big star, that wasn't what he was about. He didn't have a huge ego like most players. He was fan friendly and involved in the community. He was a family man. When I heard the news on Saturday, it really hit me hard.  We've all truly lost a special person. My heart goes out to his family. 
- Don C

There are a lot of things that I remember about Malik from his time with the Timberwolves, being a T-Wolves fanatic, but his game-winning shot against the Pacers was my favorite. Malik hit the shot as time expired to win the game and dropped to the floor, raising his arms and kicking his legs in celebration of the victory. I remember this not because the Timberwolves won but because of how happy it made me feel for Malik.  This is a loss that will affect the ENTIRE Timberwolves organization -- all  the way from the Fans to Glen Taylor. I cried when I found out about his death and I've never even met the man.
- Chris Aamodt

Malik Sealy was better than the average basketball player. He brought to the fans of Minnesota toughness and courage to help the Timberwolves become one the most talented teams in the NBA.
- Jesus Gonzalez

As an Indiana Pacers fan and a fan of the game in general, I'm so sad to see you go. When you were drafted (1992), and played for the Pacers you always gave 110 percent and you were a genuine, nice guy.  In today's turmoil world of sports and misbehaving athletes it's sad to see one of the GOOD GUYS leave us so early.
- Jonathan Sakson

Malik Sealy was always one of my favorite players, and people. My memory of Malik Sealy will be the speech he gave to my basketball camp many years ago.  He gave an extraordinary speech that is still with me today. His main focus of the speech was to get this point across:
The three things in life to be are:
                 1. Good Person
                 2. Good Student
                 3. Good Athlete
He made sure it was in that order. It was a speech that still rings true in life to this day. He will be missed, not only by the game of basketball, but by the game of life.
- Thomas Pellegrino

The only Wolves game that I attended this year was the Monday night game on Jan. 17 against Indiana. Indiana just made a basket and they were leading 100-98 with 1.7 seconds left. The Wolves had not made a 3-pointer all night. The ball is inbounded to Sealy and he puts up the shot just beyond the arc and drains it for the 101-100 win. The whole Target Center went nuts. That is a memory that will stick with me forever.
- Robert Ulrich

A sight to behold: Chris Childs after the Knicks emotional Game 7 victory sobbing not tears of joy, but tears of sorrow for the loss of Malik Sealy.
- Amin Elhassan

This is a sudden and devastating loss to our team.  We're in shock. Malik was one of the most popular players in our locker room, and one of the biggest reasons behind our turnaround and success this past season on the court. But above and beyond basketball, everyone admired Malik for the special person that he was. My heart goes out to Lisa and Malik's entire family.
- Kevin McHale, Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations

We will long remember Malik, not only for his outstanding ability on the basketball court, but also for his gentleness and strength of character in our classrooms and throughout our campus.
- Rev. Donald J. Harrington, president of St. John's

Malik Sealy was a stellar contributor to the NBA, his team and his community.
- David Stern, NBA commissioner 

There is one consolation that stands out -- Malik touched many people.
- Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's coach

Words can't express the loss that I feel today. Malik was a wonderful person who touched everybody in a special way. We are a tight-knit family and we are suffering right now.
- Flip Saunders, Timberwolves Head Coach and General Manager

Quotes from Malik:
"With the game on the line, if I'm in there during crunch time, and the coaches have me in there because they have confidence in me, that's what's important to me," Sealy said. "So much emphasis is put on starting. In this league it's the guys who are in at the end of the game who are most important. There are guys who go in for the jump ball and never play again."

"I want to be a guy who goes in and contributes -- whether it's as a starter or coming off the bench -- and someone who they get quality minutes out of.  That's what's important to me."

"In defeat, sometimes you learn about each other.  You battle with your teammates at your side and you find out who's willing to battle to help the team get over the hump.  Every man on this team was willing to go down in the trenches and reach down and pull another guy up and get him out of there to help the team get over the hump. And that makes a good team. It helps build character."

From the Associated Press article about his memorial service:

Sealy's newlywed wife, Lisa, fighting tears, said Sealy was "a great dad - he cooked, he changed diapers, he did laundry -- a great example" for their 3-year-old son, Malik Remington.

"He never got the big contract, he never got the accolades in the NBA, so give him a standing ovation as he leaves us," she told the mourners, whose applause ricocheted loudly off the church's vaulted ceilings.

Malik is survived by his wife Lisa, his son Malik Remington (Remi) and his parents, Sidney and Ann.