Stacey King

Ronald Stacey King was born on January 29, 1967, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he had a standout college basketball career. In 1989, King was recognized as the Sporting News College Player of the Year and was a Consensus first-team All-American. That same year, he earned the Big Eight Player of the Year award. His jersey number 33 was honored by the University of Oklahoma, acknowledging his significant achievements during his collegiate tenure.

King was drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft. He played four and a half seasons with the Bulls, primarily as a power forward and center. During his time in Chicago, King contributed to the team’s historic success, winning three consecutive NBA championships from 1991 to 1993 alongside Michael Jordan. He made his NBA debut on November 3, 1989, and was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in the 1989-90 season. His professional playing career spanned eight years, including stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Dallas Mavericks.

Following his playing career, King transitioned into coaching, leading the CBA’s Rockford Lightning to the championship game in 2002. He then moved into sports commentary, joining CSN Chicago (now NBC Sports Chicago) in 2006 as a studio analyst for pre- and post-game shows for the Chicago Bulls. His role expanded, becoming the lead color commentator for the Bulls, a position he continued when Adam Amin replaced Neil Funk in 2020. King is expected to continue his commentary role with the Chicago Sports Network, maintaining his presence in the basketball community.