Stacey King, a member of the vaunted Chicago Bulls teams of the late 1980's and early 90's died at the age of 59 this weekend, the team announced in a statement.
“Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history. 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," chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said.
"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.”
What Was Stacey King's Cause of Death?
The statement from the Bulls did not reveal King's cause of death. It's unclear is King was suffering from an illness at the time of his death, but he did post on his Instagram story just 20 hours ago.
Following his playing career in which he won three NBA titles with the Bulls, he became the team's color analyst in which he won an Emmy.
He joined the Bulls' broadcasts during the 2006-07 season, hosting on pregame and postgame shows and ultimately becoming the team's color commentator. He had served alongside Adam Amin in that role since the 2020-21 season for the team.
“Stacey loved being a Bull. 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," Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said. "He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal. He brought an energy and love for the game that came through in every broadcast, helping fans feel connected to our team.
"Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued. We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever.”
King played in the NBA from 1989-97.
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