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Former Bulls Champion and Broadcaster Stacey King Dies at 59

6/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stacey King, former Bulls player and broadcaster, died at 59, announced on June 7, 2026.
He was the No. 6 pick in the 1989 NBA Draft and won three championships with Chicago from 1991 to 1993.
His Emmy-winning broadcasts featured the catchphrase “Gimme the hot sauce,” a hallmark of Bulls telecasts.
Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said the Bulls will honor King all season and will announce tribute details later.

History

Historical Context

Chicago’s 1991 NBA championship—its first, won 4-1 over the Los Angeles Lakers—started the Bulls dynasty led by Michael Jordan and coach Phil Jackson. That season the team set a franchise record with 61 victories. After former rookie Stacey King, the No. 6 pick in 1989, died on June 7 2026, the organization announced a season-long tribute.

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Story summary

Stacey King, former Bulls player and broadcaster, died at 59, announced on June 7, 2026.
He was the No. 6 pick in the 1989 NBA Draft and won three championships with Chicago from 1991 to 1993.
His Emmy-winning broadcasts featured the catchphrase “Gimme the hot sauce,” a hallmark of Bulls telecasts.
Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said the Bulls will honor King all season and will announce tribute details later.

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