Stacey King remembered for his time coaching Rockford Lightning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Stacey King, former Chicago Bulls player and broadcaster, passed away at 59. He coached the Rockford Lightning in the Continental Basketball Association for two seasons, first as an assistant and then as head coach. During the 2001-02 season, King led the Lightning to the CBA Finals, held in Rockford, where they faced the Dakota Wizards but lost 116-109. King's coaching stint in Rockford is highlighted as a significant phase of his career before settling into broadcasting.
- •Stacey King died at age 59, no cause given.
- •Coached Rockford Lightning from 2000-2002.
- •Led Lightning to CBA Finals in 2001-02 season.
- •Game against Dakota Wizards drew a crowd of 7,201.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Remembering when Stacey King coached the Rockford Lightning
"Chicago Bulls broadcaster and former player Stacey King once spent two seasons coaching in Rockford.
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