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Stacey King, Bulls Champion and Longtime Broadcaster, Dies at 59

A head autopsy is underway after reports he fell at his River Forest home and the medical examiner will determine the exact cause.

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PORTLAND, OR – 1991: Stacey King #21 and Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls talk during the game against the Portland Trailblazers played at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon circa 1991. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1991 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 21: Former NBA player and sports announcer, Stacey King looks on during the Toronto Raptors v Chicago Bulls game on March 21, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Chicago Bulls announced King’s death on Sunday, June 7, saying the team was notified by a family member and offering condolences to his family.
  • Local reporting and ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan said King suffered a fall at his River Forest home and that authorities conducted an autopsy with a head exam pending to establish cause of death.
  • King’s family released a statement thanking fans for their support and confirming he is survived by his four sons, with funeral and public service plans not yet announced.
  • The Bulls, the NBA and former teammates including Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen issued tributes that highlighted his three championships with Chicago and his nearly 20 years as the team’s popular TV color analyst.
  • King was the No. 6 pick in the 1989 draft, played eight NBA seasons and won titles from 1991–1993 before becoming the Bulls’ lead commentator in 2008, and his passing has prompted ongoing memorials and coverage across Chicago sports outlets.