Overview
- The Bulls announced King’s death on Sunday, citing the family in an official statement that prompted tributes from team leadership.
- No cause of death has been disclosed so far and the club has said it will share more information at a later date.
- King was a sixth‑overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft who played five seasons in Chicago and was part of the Bulls’ 1991–1993 championship teams.
- After retiring from the NBA following stints with Minnesota, Miami, Dallas and Boston, King became the Bulls’ Emmy‑recognized television color commentator and a widely loved voice for fans.
- Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf praised King’s connection to the city and organization, King is reported to be survived by four sons, and the team’s forthcoming announcements are expected to outline memorial arrangements.