Stacey King, Chicago Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion, dies at 59
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Summary
Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and longtime color commentator for the team's local broadcasts, has died at age 59. King was known for his animated broadcasting style, catchphrases, and player nicknames over two decades of commentary work.
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· 3 pulledChicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King died Sunday at the age of 59, the team announced in a statement.
A three-time NBA champion during the first half of the 1990's Bulls dynasty, King was a beloved member of the Bulls organization.
Known for catchphrases and nicknames that stuck to players for their entire careers, King approached broadcasting with the same animated, enthusiastic presence.
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