Stacey King, Chicago Bulls Legend and 3-Time NBA Champion, Dies at 59 Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and a beloved figure in the organization’s history, has died at the age of 59, the team announced on Sunday. The news came after King was found dead at his River Forest home, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death. Multiple reports indicated he fell at the scene, though details remain unclear. His passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans, teammates, and colleagues, who remember him as a cornerstone of the Bulls’ legacy both on and off the court. Bulls Owner and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf described King as “a cherished member of the Bulls family” and highlighted his enduring connection to the team and its fans. “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,” Reinsdorf said in a statement. The Bulls’ tribute emphasized King’s role as a broadcaster, whose energetic and candid style made him a fan favorite. King’s friend, Ike White, shared a poignant account of his sudden loss. The two had been close for 30 years, and White expressed disbelief at the news. “We were gonna go have shrimp and just have a good summer,” he said, recalling their plans. “Then, this morning, I was driving, and his son called and told me that Stacey had passed. And that was totally unexpected.” White described King as a man who always wore a smile and loved the Bulls and Chicago, but now his voice and presence are gone. “Anytime I talked to him, we ended with ‘I love you’ and not to be able to say that anymore that hurts,” White added. The legacy of Stacey King extends far beyond his playing days.#chicago_bulls #jerry_reinsdorf #michael_reinsdorf #stacey_king #ike_white
