The basketball world is mourning the loss of Stacey King, who died at the age of 59. King was best known for his role as a member of the legendary Chicago Bulls championship teams in the early 1990s and later became one of the franchise’s most beloved broadcasters. (ESPN)
Drafted sixth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft out of the University of Oklahoma, King played alongside icons like Michael Jordan during Chicago’s first three NBA title runs from 1991 to 1993. Over eight NBA seasons, he also spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Dallas Mavericks. (NBA.com)
After retiring, King transitioned into broadcasting and became the unmistakable voice of Bulls basketball for more than two decades. His energetic commentary, humor, and signature catchphrases made him a fan favorite across generations of Chicago sports fans. (Axios)
The Bulls organization released a statement calling King “a cherished member of the Bulls family,” while tributes from across the NBA community poured in following news of his passing. No official cause of death has been announced. (AP News)
