Former Bulls player, broadcaster Stacey King dies at 59

Former NBA player and longtime Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King has died at the age of 59, the team announced Sunday.

King spent more than three decades with the Bulls organization as both a player and broadcaster, becoming one of the franchise’s most recognizable and beloved figures.

“Stacey loved being a Bull,” Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement. “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.”

A first-round pick in the 1989 NBA Draft, King was selected sixth overall by Chicago after a standout collegiate career at Oklahoma. He played parts of five seasons with the Bulls and was a member of the franchise’s first three NBA championship teams alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

King later played for Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, finishing an eight-year NBA career in 1997.

Though his playing career included three championship rings, King became equally well known for his work behind the microphone. He served as a Bulls television analyst for many years, earning praise from fans for his enthusiasm, humor and knowledge of the game.

“Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued,” Reinsdorf said. “We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend.”

Before entering the NBA, King starred at Oklahoma, where he earned consensus first-team All-America honors as a senior during the 1988-89 season.

The Bulls said King’s impact on the organization and its fans will remain part of the franchise’s legacy.

No cause of death was immediately announced.

King is survived by family and friends. Further details were not immediately available.