Stacey King, a beloved figure in Chicago basketball history who helped the Chicago Bulls capture three straight NBA championships in the early 1990s before becoming one of the franchise’s most recognizable broadcasters, has died at the age of 59. The Bulls confirmed King's passing on Sunday after being informed by a member of his family. He is survived by his four sons: Erick, Garrett, Brandon, and Mason. ESPN Chicago's David Kaplan reported that King passed away on June 7 after suffering a fall at his home. However, the official cause of death has yet to be confirmed."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. We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion that he brought to our organization, our broadcasts, and our fans every day."— chicagobulls (@chicagobulls) King first made his mark on the national stage at the University of Oklahoma, where he developed into one of the most dominant players in college basketball. During the 1987-88 season, he averaged 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, helping lead the Sooners to the NCAA championship game. A year later, he elevated his performance even further, posting averages of 26.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks while earning consensus First-Team All-American honors and conference Player of the Year recognition.— thekapman (@thekapman) His outstanding college career led to the Bulls selecting the 6-foot-11 forward-center with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft. King spent the first five seasons of his NBA career in Chicago, contributing to the Bulls’ championship runs from 1991 through 1993 alongside one of the league’s greatest dynasties.Over an NBA career that spanned 438 regular-season games, King averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds while playing nearly 17 minutes per contest. Following his time in Chicago, he had stints with the Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat before retiring from professional basketball.— NBA (@NBA) After leaving the court, King remained connected to the game through coaching in the Continental Basketball Association. He later returned to the Bulls organization, joining the team's broadcast department in 2006 as a studio analyst. Two years later, he moved into the role of color commentator, where his energetic personality, memorable catchphrases, and deep connection with fans made him one of the most popular voices in Chicago sports.In recognition of his remarkable collegiate achievements, Oklahoma retired King's No. 33 jersey in 2008, cementing his legacy as one of the program's all-time greats. From championship-winning player to award-winning broadcaster, Stacey King left a lasting impact on basketball and the Chicago Bulls organization that will be remembered for generations.