Stacey King, Longtime Bulls Broadcaster Who Played on 3 NBA Championship Teams, Dies at 59
Derrick Rose and the Bulls remembered King, whose 3 championships and longtime broadcast voice made him a central figure in Chicago basketball.
- On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Chicago Bulls announced the death of Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and beloved broadcaster, at age 59.
- King played eight seasons in the NBA, winning three consecutive championships with the Bulls from 1991 to 1993, before launching an 18-year career as the team's color commentator.
- Renowned for catchphrases like "Give me the hot sauce," King connected deeply with fans and players, serving as a constant link between the franchise's greatest eras and its current generation.
- Michael Jordan released a statement Monday honoring King's role on his first three championship teams, while Derrick Rose wrote an emotional poem celebrating King's unique ability to tell his story.
- The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating after King was found at his River Forest home on Sunday, with reports suggesting he suffered a fall.
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Stacey King’s family breaks silence after Bulls NBA champion’s unexpected death
Stacey King’s sons, Erick, Garrett and Brandon, issued an emotional statement through the Bulls on Tuesday, thanking fans for the outpouring of support and remembering their father as more than the larger-than-life personality Chicago came to know.
In the wake of Stacey King's death, the tributes continue pouring in
The outpouring of emotions and tributes in the wake of Bulls broadcaster – and former championship player – Stacey King, 59, dying over the weekend, continued days later and became much more personal on Tuesday.In a statement released through the team, King’s three sons, Erick, Garrett and Brandon King wrote on behalf of the family:“Our father, Stacey King, passed away, and we want to take a moment to honor his life, his legacy, and the incredib…
Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on 3 NBA championship teams, dies at 59
Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning, fan-favourite broadcaster, has died. He was 59.
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