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Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Stacey King, 3-Time NBA Champion and Bulls Broadcaster, Dies at 59
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 7

Stacey King, 3-Time NBA Champion and Bulls Broadcaster, Dies at 59

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 7

Summary

  • Chicago Bulls broadcaster and former forward Stacey King died at 59, the team said Sunday, ending a three-decade connection to the franchise as both player and on-air voice.
  • No. 6 pick in the 1989 draft, King played four full seasons in Chicago and was part of the Bulls' first three straight NBA titles from 1991 to 1993.
  • King later played for Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, finishing his NBA career with 6.4 points per game across 438 appearances.
  • Since 2006, he had worked in Bulls broadcasts with CSN Chicago and the Chicago Sports Network, becoming a familiar voice for generations of fans.
  • Jerry and Michael Reinsdorf called King a cherished Bulls figure whose energy, humor and connection with fans would remain part of the franchise's legacy.

Insights

Three NBA titles, yet labeled a 'bust'—what is the real story of Stacey King’s on-court legacy?
How did a player who fell short of expectations become one of Chicago's most beloved sports personalities?
With a key voice from their dynasty gone, how will the Bulls connect their past glory to their uncertain future?