Chicago Bulls broadcaster and championship-winning forward Stacey King died June 7 as a result of a fall in his home, as reported by David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago.
Absolutely devastated to hear that Stacey King has passed away at the age of 59 after a fall at his home. He made watching the Bulls, no matter good season or bad so much fun. God bless you, my friend. RIP. 😢💔
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) June 7, 2026
King, 59, was a member of the Bulls’ broadcasting team for two decades after his eight-year NBA career as a forward.
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A first team All-American at Oklahoma and a member of three championship teams (1991-93) in Chicago, King first joined the Bulls when he was chosen sixth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft.
After playing five seasons for the Bulls, King finished his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. He averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.9 minutes across 438 regular season games in his career.
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King coached in the CBA after his NBA playing career before joining the Bulls’ broadcast team. He became a popular analyst on Bulls television broadcasts.
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“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.”
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