The Chicago Bulls have shared the news that Stacey King, a pivotal member of the 1990s dynasty, has passed away at the age of 59.
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The sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft, King spent the first five seasons of his career in the Windy City. He led the league as a rookie with 82 games played, and he averaged 6.6 points per game over five seasons while playing power forward and then center.
King helped the Bulls win three consecutive titles between 1990-1993 while serving as a role player on the roster that also included Horace Grant, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen among others.
We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King. pic.twitter.com/NSyeopd880
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 7, 2026
The former first-round pick departed Chicago during the 1993-94 season, and he headed to Minnesota. He spent nearly two seasons with the Timberwolves. He then finished out his career with Miami (1995-96), Boston (1996-97), and Dallas (1996-97).
"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history," said chairman Jerry Reinsdorf 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."
While King's playing career ended after the 1996-97 season, he continued to have a role in the NBA. He became the voice of the Chicago Bulls while providing color commentary.
"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.
"He brought an energy and love for the game that came through in every broadcast, helping fans feel connected to our team. Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued. We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend.
"Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever."
Another classic from Stacey King:
"Elizabeth, I'm coming! Awww lawd!"pic.twitter.com/JsreoTZqG6
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 7, 2026
