Chicago Bulls broadcaster and championship-winning forward Stacey King passed away on June 7 due to a fall at his residence, reported David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago, as per The Big Lead.
At the age of 59, King served as a color analyst for the Bulls’ broadcasting team for over twenty years after completing his eight-year career in the NBA.
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Stacey King dies: Bulls chairman issues statement
“Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history,” Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement.
“His connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades – first as a player and later as the unmistakable voice that helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans. We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts and our fans every day.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
“Stacey loved being a Bull,” said team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf. ” You could feel it in everything he did — the way he played, the way he called games, and the way he connected with our fans. He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal.
“… Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain part of the Chicago Bulls forever.”
Who was Stacey King? A look at his career
A first team All-American at Oklahoma and a member of three championship teams (1991-93) in Chicago, King initially joined the Bulls when he was selected sixth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft.
After spending five seasons with the Bulls, King concluded his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat. Over the course of 438 regular season games, he averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game.
Following his playing career in the NBA, King coached in the CBA before becoming a member of the Bulls’ broadcast team. He gained recognition as a popular analyst on Bulls television broadcasts.
During his senior year at Oklahoma, King earned the distinction of being a consensus All-America first team selection in 1988-89, leading the nation in rebounds. Additionally, he was recognized as a member of the NCAA All-Tournament team during his junior year in 1988.
In the following years, King played a crucial role in a Bulls dynasty that achieved three consecutive championships.
King is survived by his four sons: Erick, Garrett, Brandon, and Mason.
