Michael Jordan Saddened By Death Of Former Bulls Teammate Sunday

Michael Jordan is saddened by the death of a former Chicago Bulls teammate on Sunday afternoon.

Stacey King, 59, won three championships with the Chicago Bulls from 1991 until 1993. King later became an NBA broadcaster, working for the Chicago Bulls for several years, becoming incredibly popular.

He died Sunday, reportedly following a fall at his home.

"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history. 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. We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts and our fans every day. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones," Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said.

Michael Reinsdorf, President and CEO, is also saddened, releasing a statement.

"Stacey loved being a Bull. You could feel it in everything he did – the way he played, the way he called games and the way he connected with our fans. He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal. He brought an energy and love for the game that came through in every broadcast, helping fans feel connected to our team. Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued. We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever."

King had some great moments with Jordan

King, who played with Jordan and won three championships from 1991 until 1993, had some iconic moments with a legendary NBA star.

NBA fans are deeply saddened.

King had an iconic Jordan line in 1991, too.

"I'll always remember this as the night that Michael Jordan and I combined to score 70 points," he said after he scored one point to go along with Jordan's 69.

Jordan is mourning the loss of his former former Chicago Bulls teammate on Sunday evening.

May he rest in peace.

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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM.