For four-plus seasons, Michael Jordan and Stacey King were teammates on the Chicago Bulls. King won three NBA championships during his time with the Bulls. Jordan, of course, collected some NBA title rings, too.
King’s death at 59 years old brought out a lot of tender reactions. Jordan also had some thoughts about his old teammate.
Michael Jordan Shares Loving Message About Stacey King
Oh No He Didn’t’s account on X shared Jordan’s message about King in a post on X.
Michael Jordan on Stacey King: pic.twitter.com/jP1H90v6rL
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) June 8, 2026
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of Stacey’s passing,” Jordan’s statement said. “We shared some special years as teammates, and he was part of a group that helped to define an era of Chicago Bulls basketball. My thoughts are with Stacey’s family, friends, and everyone whose lives he touched.”
King was born in Lawton, Okla., on January 29, 1967. He was the sixth overall pick by Chicago in the 1989 NBA Draft. King’s nicknames were “Sky” and “Pearl.”
Besides being a three-time NBA champion, King also landed on the NBA’s 1989-90 All-Rookie Team. His career highs in games were 24 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 7 blocks.
King played in 16 NBA playoff series in his stellar career. He was adept at scoring as a primarily left-handed shooter. King went out and played hard when on the court, under the guiding eyes of Bulls head coach Phil Jackson at times.
King played his college ball at the University of Oklahoma and was honored by his college a few years ago. He played eight seasons in the NBA for the Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Dallas Mavericks.
In 438 career games, King averaged 6.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. King shot 47.8% from the floor and 23.5% from beyond the 3-point arc.
Bulls fans, though, have gotten used to seeing King offer his commentary on Bulls’ basketball broadcasts. Many people in the Chicagoland area remember King not only from his playing days but also from his work behind the microphone.
The Bulls also posted a heartfelt statement about King’s passing: “We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King.” Now, the Bulls head into their next season without a memorable player and broadcaster near the action.
