Basketball world honors Oklahoma and Bulls legend Stacey King
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Stacey King, the former Oklahoma basketball standout and Chicago Bulls champion, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2026. He was a key player for Oklahoma in the late 1980s, earning All-American honors and later being drafted by the Bulls in 1989. King won three NBA titles alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and became a beloved broadcaster for the Bulls. His death resonated across the basketball community, prompting tributes from players, teams, and fans alike, reflecting on his legacy both on and off the court.
- •Stacey King passed away on June 7, 2026.
- •He was a key player with Oklahoma and a three-time NBA champion.
- •King was drafted 6th overall by the Bulls in 1989.
- •He had a long broadcasting career with Chicago Bulls broadcasts.
- •Tributes have poured in from across the basketball community.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Basketball world pays tribute to Oklahoma legend Stacey King
"The basketball world paid tribute to Oklahoma and Chicago Bulls icon Stacey King on Sunday.
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