Malik Sealy’s Death Remembered by Kevin Garnett

Malik Sealy (February 1, 1970 – May 20, 2000) was a professional American basketball player who was active from 1992 until his death in 2000. He was Kevin Garnett’s most admired player and also his close friend.

Malik Sealy was first seen as a college varsity player for St. John’s College. In that college, Malik caught the eye of the young ‘Kid’, Kevin Garnett. Kevin Garnett also had the same team number as Malik, 21. At the year 1999, they became team mates under the team of the Timberwolves.
During their reign in the NBA arena, Sealy and Garnett were inseparable due to their bond together as close friends, but at the date of May 19, 2000, Sealy went with KG to a party to celebrate Garnett’s 24 birthday.
As Sealy went home at the morning of May 20, 2000, he had a car collision which caused his death.

Now, as Kevin Garnett celebrates his 34 birthday, he remembers the death of his team mate, and close friend, Malik Sealy.


Einsel Davenport