Bulls’ Scottie Pippen sends powerful message after Stacey King’s death

The basketball community is mourning the loss of Chicago Bulls icon Stacey King. He passed away Sunday at the age of 59. As tributes continue to pour in from across the sports world, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen shared an emotional message honoring his former teammate and longtime friend. Pippen and King were key members of the Bulls’ first championship dynasty in the early 1990s. Pippen’s heartfelt words reflected the immense impact King had on both the franchise and the city of Chicago.

Taking to social media shortly after the news became public, Pippen wrote: “Sad to hear about the passing of Stacey King. A champion, a great teammate, and a true ambassador for the game. His impact on the Bulls organization and the city of Chicago will be remembered for generations. Rest in peace, King.”

Pippen’s tribute resonated deeply because of the history the two shared. King joined the Bulls as the No. 6 overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft. He arrived just as Chicago was building the foundation of its championship core. Sure, Michael Jordan and Pippen became the faces of the franchise. However, King carved out an important role as a rugged reserve big man who embraced sacrifice in pursuit of winning. Together, they helped the Bulls capture three consecutive NBA titles from 1991 to 1993. They established one of the league’s most dominant dynasties.

King’s most memorable on-court moment came during Game 6 of the 1992 NBA Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. Playing alongside Pippen and a reserve-heavy unit, King helped spark a stunning fourth-quarter comeback from a 15-point deficit. Beyond his playing days, King became the voice of Bulls basketball for nearly two decades as a beloved broadcaster.

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