Former American basketball player and commentator Stacey King, who won three NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls in 1991-1993, died at the age of 59. His family confirmed the death to the overseas club on Sunday. The causes of death are unknown, AP reported.
“Stacey King was a valued member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in the history of our organization. “His association with Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades — first as a player and later as an unmistakable voice that helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans,” Bulls president Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement.
“He will be greatly missed. We will remember the joy, energy, humor, honesty and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts and our fans every daym. We are thinking of his family and loved ones,” he added.
King began his NBA career with the Bulls, who selected him in the 1989 draft in the 1st round, 6th overall. He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in five seasons in Chicago. He played a total of eight seasons in the NBA, with his career also including stops in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas. After ending his active playing career, he worked as a commentator for Bulls games for more than two decades.
