{"id":690245,"date":"2026-06-07T18:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T18:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/690245\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T18:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T18:43:10","slug":"this-is-devastating-bulls-nba-champion-and-legendary-player-tragically-passes-away-breaking-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/690245\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThis Is Devastating\u201d Bulls NBA Champion And Legendary Player Tragically Passes Away (Breaking News)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bulls<\/a> have learned of some absolutely devastating news regarding someone who made a profound impact on their franchise.\u00a0 The news was reported early Sunday afternoon and has started to go viral around the league.<\/p>\n

These are the devastating details.<\/p>\n

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Also Read: \u201cRuining Everything\u201d Trump Attending NBA Finals Destroys Knicks Watch Parties (Details)<\/a>\"CHICAGO,CHICAGO, IL \u2013 FEBRUARY 15: A Chicago Bulls logo is seen on the floor before a game between the Bulls and the Charlotte Bobcats<\/a> at the United Center on February 15, 2011 in Chicago<\/a>, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bobcats 106-94. NOTE TO USER: User expresJonathan Daniel\/Getty ImagesChicago Bulls Legend And Champion Tragically Passes Away<\/p>\n

According to NBA Insider Shams Charania<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Stacey King has passed away at 59 years old. A three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls across eight NBA seasons after being the No. 6 pick in the 1989 draft, and a beloved broadcaster for the team in his post-playing career.<\/p>\n

After a standout career at the University of Oklahoma, King was selected by the Bulls with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft. Prior to draft night, it was expected that he would be the number one pick, but he unexpectedly fell.<\/p>\n

The Bulls selected him as one of three first-round picks in that draft (the other two were B.J. Armstrong and Jeff Sanders). His career in Chicago lasted four and a half seasons before he was traded for 7\u20192\u2033 Australian-born center Luc Longley during the 1993\u201394 season.<\/p>\n

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After playing a handful of games for both the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> and Boston Celtics<\/a> during the 1996\u201397 season, he retired from the NBA in 1999.<\/p>\n

Stacey King\u2019s NBA Statistics\u00a0\"Stacy<\/p>\n

Stacy King Image via Bulls.com<\/p>\n

In total King spent eight years in the NBA.\u00a0 He played for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>, Miami Heat<\/a>, Dallas Mavericks<\/a>, and Boston Celtics<\/a>.\u00a0 Here is a look at his career numbers:<\/p>\n

.478 career field goal percentage<\/p>\n

.235 three point percentage<\/p>\n

Playoff Stats<\/p>\n

.392 field goal percentage<\/p>\n

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this tragic loss.<\/p>\n

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