Three-time NBA champion and beloved Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King has passed away in an unexpected manner at the age of 59.
He was found dead on Sunday at his residence in River Forest, Illinois, as confirmed by local media outlets. As per reports from ESPN 1000 host David Kaplan and local media outlets, King passed away after suffering a fall at his residence. While the initial details indicated the fall preceded his death, the medical examiner's office scheduled a full autopsy to figure out the exact and official cause and manner of his death.
The sudden death of King has sent shockwaves through the entire sports community, giving rise to heartfelt statements from former teammates and companies. King's former teammate expressed serious sadness and stated that they shared some special years together as players, and he was part of a group that helped define an era of the Chicago Bulls basketball.