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Funeral service for Stacey King held in Chicago following his death at 59

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:45 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Funeral service for Stacey King held in Chicago following his death at 59

Summary

A celebration of life for Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, was held Thursday in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. King, who died earlier this month at 59, was remembered by friends, family, and former teammates for his larger-than-life personality and passion for basketball. Former Bulls center Bill Cartwright and broadcaster Adam Amin were among those who spoke about King’s impact both on and off the court. The Chicago Bulls announced a memorial service is planned for later this month at the Advocate Center for invited guests only.

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Key Details

•Stacey King passed away earlier this month at 59.
•Funeral service took place in Oakbrook Terrace on June 18.
•Memorial service planned at Advocate Center later this month.
•King was a member of the Bulls' championship teams in the early 90s.
•He joined the Bulls as a broadcaster in 2006.

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12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Funeral service honors Stacey King, 3-time NBA champion with Chicago Bulls who died at 59

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A celebration of life was held Thursday for a beloved Chicago Bulls player and broadcaster. Stacey King died earlier this month at the age of 59
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