Stacey King Dies At 59: Former Bulls Player And Emmy-winning Broadcaster

Former NBA centre Stacey King, a three-time champion with the Chicago Bulls and long-time team broadcaster, has died aged 59. Chicago confirmed Kings death on 7 June in a social media post, while the cause remains undisclosed.

The Bulls said the news of Kings death left the organisation devastated, reflecting the strong bond with supporters over decades. King remained active with the franchise until the end of the 2025-26 regular season as a television analyst.

Chicago drafted King with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft, bringing the former first-round selection into a roster led by Michael Jordan. King contributed as a frontcourt option during the Bulls championship run from 1991 to 1993.

After 4 1/2 seasons in Chicago, the Bulls traded King to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1994. King later joined the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics before closing an NBA journey with the Dallas Mavericks in 1997, ending an eight-year league career.

King moved into media after retirement, becoming a full-time television analyst for Bulls broadcasts in 2007. Kings style mixed strong enthusiasm with blunt criticism, which turned the former centre into a familiar voice for several generations of Chicago supporters.

As a broadcaster, King earned an Emmy and developed a strong following among Bulls fans across the United States and abroad. Viewers associated King with distinctive catchphrases and consistent presence during regular seasons, including the full 2025-26 campaign.

"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organizations history,Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. 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. 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."

The organisation also shared the news on social media platform X, reinforcing how strongly the Chicago community identified with Kings presence on court and on air.

Stacey Kings death closes a relationship with the Chicago Bulls that lasted more than thirty years, spanning championships and broadcasting work. The franchise, the wider NBA community and Kings family now reflect on a career linked closely with Chicago basketball history.