Stacey King

Stacey King
King in 2012
Born
Ronald Stacey King

(1967-01-29)January 29, 1967
Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 2026(2026-06-07) (aged 59)
River Forest, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationAnnouncer
Years active1989–2026

Ronald Stacey King (January 29, 1967 – June 7, 2026) was an American who was the announcer for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He was known to provide nicknames for many of the Bulls players. King's own nicknames were Sky and Pearl, named after Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.

King was born on January 29, 1967 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois.

King died on June 7, 2026 after falling at his home in River Forest, Illinois at the age of 59. His official cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

References

  1. ↑ NBA.com profile
  2. ↑ "Stacey King Dies at 59, Bulls Broadcaster Won 3 NBA Titles Alongside Michael Jordan". Bleacher Report. June 7, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Stacey King, 3-time NBA champion with Bulls, dies at 59". ESPN. June 7, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ Hoornstra, J. P. (2026-06-07). "Bulls champion, broadcaster Stacey King cause of death revealed". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-07.[permanent dead link]
  5. ↑ Albert, Darryn (2026-08-05). "Official cause of death for Bulls legend Stacey King has been revealed". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved 2026-08-06.