NBA Mourns Passing of Beloved Bulls Icon Stacey King
Stacey King Death Chicago Bulls
The basketball community is mourning the loss of Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting, who passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 59. The Chicago Bulls organization announced his passing earlier today, paying tribute to a man whose legacy spanned over three decades with the franchise, first as a key player during the team’s historic early-90s championship run and later as a vibrant, fan-favorite broadcaster.
Selected sixth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft out of the University of Oklahoma, King played an essential role off the bench for the Bulls, contributing to the team’s first three consecutive titles from 1991 to 1993. Following an eight-season playing career that included stops with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Dallas Mavericks, King transitioned into coaching and eventually found his true calling in the broadcast booth. For nearly two decades, he served as the voice of the Bulls, celebrated for his infectious energy, quick humor, and ability to connect deeply with Chicago’s fanbase.
Bulls owner and chairman Jerry Reinsdorf remembered King as “one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history,” highlighting his joy, passion, and enduring impact on the team and its supporters. While no cause of death has been officially released, the outpouring of tributes from players, colleagues, and fans across the league underscores the profound mark he left on the sport. King’s legendary calls—most notably his iconic reaction to a Derrick Rose dunk in 2010—remain etched in the memories of basketball enthusiasts worldwide.
