King won 3 consecutive titles with the Bulls from 1991-93 and was a beloved broadcaster for the team for over 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 broadcaster, has died. He was 59.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NBA\u00a0released a statement\u00a0regarding King\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe NBA family mourns the passing of Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and longtime Chicago Bulls television analyst. Stacey made his mark on the game as a player, coach and commentator. For more than 20 years on Bulls broadcasts, his passion, knowledge and unmistakable energy resonated with generations of fans. We extend our deepest condolences to Stacey\u2019s family and friends and the Bulls organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bulls announced that King died Sunday and said they were notified by a family member. No other details were immediately available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization\u2019s history,\u201d Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf\u00a0said in a statement. \u201cHis connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades \u2014 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
King began his NBA playing career with the Bulls, who selected the 6-foot-11 forward\/center out of Oklahoma with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft. He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds over his five seasons with the Bulls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He played a total of eight seasons in the NBA during a career that also included stops in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas. King posted career averages of 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters. He spent more than two decades as a commentator on Bulls games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStacey loved being a Bull,\u201d Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf\u00a0said in a statement. \u201cYou could feel it in everything he did \u2014 the way he played, the way he called games and the way he connected with our fans. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames. His enthusiasm was apparent every time the Bulls hit a big shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe enjoy what we do,\u201d King said last month on his \u201cGimme the Hot Sauce\u201d podcast, a reference to a comment he\u2019d frequently make after big plays. \u201cIt\u2019s a fun job. It never seems like work for me. Every night, I go to work, win, lose or draw, I\u2019m having fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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