Stacey King
Stacey King | |
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| Born | January 29, 1967 |
| Occupation(s) | Former NBA player, sports broadcaster |
| Years active | 1989–1999 (player), 2001–2003 (coach), 2006–present (broadcaster) |
| Known for | NBA center for Chicago Bulls, three-time NBA champion, Chicago Bulls color commentator |
Ronald Stacey King (born January 29, 1967) is a former National Basketball Association (NBA) center and current American sports broadcaster. He secured three straight NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls from the 1991 season through the 1993 season, playing alongside Michael Jordan. Presently, King works as the color commentator for Chicago Bulls television broadcasts.
NBA career (1989–1999)
Following an impressive tenure at the University of Oklahoma, King was chosen sixth overall by the Bulls in the 1989 NBA draft. Although he was once considered a possible top pick, he ultimately fell to sixth in the draft order. That year, Chicago selected three players in the first round: King, B. J. Armstrong, and Jeff Sanders. King spent four and a half seasons with Chicago before being traded during the 1993–94 campaign to the Minnesota Timberwolves in return for 7'2" Australian center Luc Longley. His final NBA appearances occurred in the 1996–97 season, featuring short periods with both the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
Coaching (2001–2003)
Beginning in 2001, King took on the role of head coach for the CBA's Rockford Lightning, guiding them to the league's championship game in 2002.
TV commentary (2006–present)
King launched his broadcasting journey with CSN Chicago (later renamed NBC Sports Chicago) as a studio analyst covering Chicago Bulls pre- and post-game segments. He joined the broadcast team as a tertiary commentator during the 2006 playoffs and secured a permanent position by 2007. Following staff adjustments in 2008, King advanced to lead color commentator alongside Neil Funk. He maintained this role when Adam Amin succeeded Funk in 2020 until the network ceased operations in 2024. Anticipated to continue his lead commentator duties, King is set to move to Chicago Sports Network.
King's acclaim as a broadcaster is largely attributed to his energetic delivery, distinctive catchphrases, and creative nicknames. He earned particular recognition for his insightful commentary on highlight performances by Derrick Rose throughout Rose's time with the Bulls.