Forward whose NBA career spanned from 1992 to 2000 with the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He was tragically killed by a drunk driver while on his way home from a birthday party.

Before Fame

He played college basketball at St. John's University and was picked 14th overall by the Pacers the 1992 NBA Draft.

Trivia

In his memory the Minnesota Timberwolves retired his #2 jersey, and his former teammate Kevin Garnett tattooed Malik's name on his right arm.

Family Life

He was named by his father after Malcolm X, whom his father protected as a bodyguard.

Associated With

Kevin Garnett was his teammate and best friend, and it was his birthday party Malik attended the night of his accident.