The NBA community is mourning the loss of three-time NBA Champion and beloved Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, who died at the age of 59 on Sunday. The Bulls organization announced the news.
No cause of death was given.
“Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history,” Bulls owner and 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.”
King, a 6-foot-11 forward/center, was drafted by the Bulls with the No. 6 overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft. During his four-plus seasons with the franchise, King was a member of the championship rosters led by Michael Jordan in 1991, 1992 and 1993. He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game during his tenure with the Bulls. His eight-season NBA career later included stops with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
Following his playing days, King transitioned to a career as an Emmy-winning color commentator on the Bulls’ broadcast team. King spent over 20 years as a commentator on Bulls games, earning recognition from fans around the league for his memorable calls and passionate style.
You can hear that unmistakable passion in his call of Josh Giddey’s half-court buzzer-beater against the Los Angeles Lakers during a thrilling finish in March 2025:
Blazer’s Edge sends its deepest sympathies to King’s family and the Chicago Bulls community.
