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Bulls television play-by-play announcer Neil Funk, right, talks with color commentator Stacey King during a game between the Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center in Chicago, Feb. 12, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls television play-by-play announcer Neil Funk, right, talks with color commentator Stacey King during a game between the Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center in Chicago, Feb. 12, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King died on June 7 at the age of 59.

A three-time NBA champion during the first half of the 1990s Bulls dynasty, King was a beloved member of the Bulls organization who provided color commentary for the team’s local broadcast affiliate — moving from CSN Chicago to NBC Sports Chicago and finally CHSN — for the last two decades.

Adam Amin, right, laughs alongside Stacey King before a Bulls-Pistons game Dec. 30, 2022, at the United Center. (Michael Blackshire/Chicago Tribune)
Adam Amin, right, laughs alongside Stacey King before a Bulls-Pistons game Dec. 30, 2022, at the United Center. (Michael Blackshire/Chicago Tribune)
The Bulls Stacey King, 21, leaps over New York's Mark Jackson to chase a loose ball on May 12, 1992, at Chicago Stadium. (Ed Wagner/Chicago Tribune)
The Bulls Stacey King, 21, leaps over New York's Mark Jackson to chase a loose ball on May 12, 1992, at Chicago Stadium. (Ed Wagner/Chicago Tribune)
The Bulls Stacey King puts up a shot over the Cavaliers John Williams on April 11, 1990, at Chicago Stadium. Michael Jordan is at left. (Bob Langer/Chicago Tribune)
The Bulls Stacey King puts up a shot over the Cavaliers John Williams on April 11, 1990, at Chicago Stadium. Michael Jordan is at left. (Bob Langer/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls Bill Cartwright, left, watches rookie teammate Stacey King swat the ball away from the Suns Tom Chambers on Oct. 14, 1989, during a preseason game at Chicago Stadium. (Ed Wagner/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls Bill Cartwright, left, watches rookie teammate Stacey King swat the ball away from the Suns Tom Chambers on Oct. 14, 1989, during a preseason game at Chicago Stadium. (Ed Wagner/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls Stacey King, left, and B.J. Armstrong double-team the Knicks Mark Jackson during a Bulls 99-96 victory, Feb. 15, 1992, at Chicago Stadium. (Chuck Berman/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls Stacey King, left, and B.J. Armstrong double-team the Knicks Mark Jackson during a Bulls 99-96 victory, Feb. 15, 1992, at Chicago Stadium. (Chuck Berman/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls announcers Johnny Kerr, from left, Tom Dore and Stacey King talk ahead of a game against the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 27, 2006. (John Smierciak/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls announcers Johnny Kerr, from left, Tom Dore and Stacey King talk ahead of a game against the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 27, 2006. (John Smierciak/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls announcer Stacey King looks toward Derrick Rose during warmups before a game against the 76ers at the United Center on Dec. 21, 2010. (Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune)
Bulls announcer Stacey King looks toward Derrick Rose during warmups before a game against the 76ers at the United Center on Dec. 21, 2010. (Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune)
Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin, left, and color analyst Stacey King greet each other before a game against the Magic at the United Center on April 10, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin, left, and color analyst Stacey King greet each other before a game against the Magic at the United Center on April 10, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls' Stacey King gets bumped by Dennis Rodman (10) and Bill Laimbeer of the Detroit Pistons in pursuit of a rebound on Dec. 25, 1990 at Chicago Stadium. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls' Stacey King gets bumped by Dennis Rodman (10) and Bill Laimbeer of the Detroit Pistons in pursuit of a rebound on Dec. 25, 1990 at Chicago Stadium. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls color commentators Stacey King and Adam Amin talk during a timeout in the third quarter between the Bulls and Trail Blazers at the United Center on April 4, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls color commentators Stacey King and Adam Amin talk during a timeout in the third quarter between the Bulls and Trail Blazers at the United Center on April 4, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Chicago Bulls player and announcer Stacey King is honored during a moment of silence before the White Sox host the Braves at Rate Field on June 9, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Former Chicago Bulls player and announcer Stacey King is honored during a moment of silence before the White Sox host the Braves at Rate Field on June 9, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Rockford Lightning head coach Stacey King huddles with players during a timeout in their game against the Quad City Thunder on Jan. 24, 2001, at the Metro Centre in Rockford. King, a former Bulls player who was with the team during the first three championships, had taken the job of head coach for the Lightning. (John Lee/Chicago Tribune)
Rockford Lightning head coach Stacey King huddles with players during a timeout in their game against the Quad City Thunder on Jan. 24, 2001, at the Metro Centre in Rockford. King, a former Bulls player who was with the team during the first three championships, had taken the job of head coach for the Lightning. (John Lee/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls television color commentator Stacey King has a laugh while taking in warmups before a game against the Knicks at the United Center on Nov. 12, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls television color commentator Stacey King has a laugh while taking in warmups before a game against the Knicks at the United Center on Nov. 12, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)