Three-time NBA champion and longtime Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King has died at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy that spanned championship glory and two decades behind the microphone.
The basketball world is saying goodbye to one of its most recognizable voices.
As MSN reports, Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and one of the franchise’s most beloved broadcasters, has died at the age of 59. The Bulls announced his passing on Sunday, though no cause of death was immediately disclosed.
King was drafted sixth overall by the Bulls in 1989 after a standout college career at the University of Oklahoma. He went on to play a key supporting role during Chicago’s first championship three-peat, winning NBA titles in 1991, 1992, and 1993 alongside basketball icon Michael Jordan.
But for many fans, King’s second act may have been even more memorable.
After retiring from basketball, he returned to the Bulls organization as a broadcaster, spending nearly two decades entertaining viewers with his energy, humor, and unforgettable catchphrases. His colorful commentary made him a fan favorite and one of the most recognizable voices in Chicago sports.
Tributes quickly poured in from across the NBA, with Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf describing King as a cherished member of the Bulls family whose personality and passion left a lasting mark on generations of fans.
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