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Stacey King, a 1990s Bulls champion and longtime Bulls color commentator, died at 59. Horace Grant delivered an emotional tribute on CHSN's Remembering Stacey King, calling King a brother and a friend and recalling the warmth and loyalty that defined their friendship, as colleagues and former teammates honored him in a two‑hour special.
Stacey King's family released a heartfelt statement after the Bulls icon and longtime broadcaster died at 59; while the exact cause remains undisclosed, reports said he died following a fall at his River Forest home and an autopsy was needed to determine the cause. The Bulls, Michael Jordan and others paid tribute, praising King’s distinctive energy, humor and his deep connection to Chicago as both a player and broadcaster.
Michael Jordan expressed deep sadness over the death of former Bulls teammate Stacey King, 59, who died after a serious fall at his home. King, a reserve who helped Jordan secure three straight championships from 1991 to 1993, later became an Emmy-winning broadcaster for NBC Sports Chicago and Chicago Sports Network and hosted a podcast. The Bulls honored him as a cherished member of the franchise, noting his lasting impact on Chicago Bulls history and fans.
Stacey King, a Bulls legend from the Jordan era and a longtime broadcaster since 2006, died at 59 after a fall at his River Forest home; authorities will perform a head autopsy to determine the cause, and tributes from Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, former teammates, and fans poured in for the beloved figure.
Stacey King, a three-time Bulls champion and longtime television color commentator, died at 59. Renowned for his energetic game calls and memorable catchphrases—including 'drive home safely, Chicago, beep beep!'—King became a beloved voice for Bulls broadcasts over more than two decades, enriching highlights from the Derrick Rose era and beyond. Tributes from the team and fans followed his passing, honoring his humor, candor and passion for the Bulls.
Stacey King, a member of the Chicago Bulls’ 1991–93 championship teams and a longtime Bulls broadcaster, has died at 59. A former 6-foot-11 forward/center who played eight NBA seasons with stops in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, King later became a beloved TV analyst for Bulls broadcasts for more than two decades, earning an Emmy and connecting with generations of fans. The Bulls and NBA issued statements of condolence.