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Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and beloved TV broadcaster with the Chicago Bulls, has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 59.
No cause of death has been disclosed.
“Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history,” Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. “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.
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“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.”
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Born Jan. 29, 1967, the Lawton, Okla., native became a star playing at Oklahoma from 1985-1989, leading the Sooners to the national championship game in 1988 and back into the Sweet 16 the following year.
King ranks sixth in Oklahoma history with 2,008 career points and eighth with 825 career rebounds.
“We are heartbroken over the passing of Stacey King, a true Oklahoma legend,” current Sooners coach Porter Moser said in a statement. “Stacey was one of the most accomplished and likeable players in OU men’s basketball history, and he meant so much to our program because of his passion for the sport and the university.
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“His smile, energy and spirit were his hallmarks, not to mention his silky-smooth left-handed stroke. … Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, and we will thoughtfully honor him throughout our upcoming season.”
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Selected by the Bulls at No. 6 overall in the 1989 draft, King became mainly a backup on a team that starred Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and won three consecutive championships from 1991-1993.
During King’s rookie season, Jordan scored a career-high 69 points during a game against the…
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