Stacey King's Cause of Death Remains Undetermined as Tributes Pour In Chicago Bulls broadcaster and former NBA player Stacey King was pronounced dead on Sunday morning at his home in River Forest, Illinois, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. The 59-year-old was found unresponsive in the 500 block of Bonnie Brae around 8:30 a.m., though the exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Officials stated that additional testing is required to determine the cause, with autopsy results potentially taking weeks to finalize. River Forest Police Department Chief James Greenwood confirmed that investigators are awaiting the findings and have not released further details at this time. King, a three-time NBA champion who played for the Chicago Bulls during their historic three-peat in the 1990s, was a central figure in the team’s legacy. Drafted by the Bulls with the No. 6 pick in 1989, he was part of the core that helped the franchise win titles in 1991, 1992, and 1993. Former teammates expressed shock and grief following the news. Scottie Pippen, a fellow Bulls legend, called King “a great teammate and a true ambassador for the game” in a social media post. Michael Jordan, who played alongside King during the 1990s, shared a heartfelt statement: “We shared some special years together as teammates and he was part of a group that helped define an era of Chicago Bulls basketball. My thoughts are with Stacey’s family, friends, and everyone whose lives he touched.” Beyond his playing career, King’s legacy as a broadcaster became deeply intertwined with the Bulls community. For over two decades, his energetic and witty commentary defined the television experience for Bulls fans.#scottie_pippen #chicago_bulls #stacey_king #river_forest #james_greenwood
