Former NBA player Stacey King has died at the age of 59.

His passing was announced Sunday by the Chicago Bulls on a social media post. No cause of death was immediately revealed.

The sixth overall pick by the Bulls in the 1989 NBA draft, King played 4 1/2 seasons with Chicago and was part of a world-renowned team led by Michael Jordan, winning NBA titles in 1991, '92 and '93.

The Bulls traded King to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1994, and he also played for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics before finishing his career with the Dallas Mavericks in 1997.

In 2007, King became a full-time analyst for Bulls TV broadcasts, and he was still working as a commentator through the completion of the 2025-26 regular season.

As a broadcaster, he won an Emmy and was revered by Bulls fans for his enthusiasm, as well as blunt criticism.

"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s 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."

 

We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King. pic.twitter.com/NSyeopd880

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 7, 2026