Stacey King facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1967 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| High school | Lawton (Lawton, Oklahoma) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Oklahoma (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1989–1999 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1989–1994 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1994–1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995 | Arese Basket |
| 1995–1996 | Miami Heat |
| 1996–1997 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1997 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1997 | Boston Celtics |
| 1997 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1997–1998 | Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi |
| 1998 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1998–1999 | Atenas de Córdoba |
| As coach: | |
| 2001–2002 | Rockford Lightning |
| 2002–2003 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,819 (6.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,460 (3.3 rpg) |
| Blocks | 210 (0.5 bpg) |
Ronald Stacey King (born January 29, 1967) is an American sports announcer. He used to be a professional basketball player. He played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). King won three championships in a row with the Chicago Bulls. This was from 1991 to 1993. He played alongside basketball legend Michael Jordan. Today, King is a popular TV announcer for the Chicago Bulls games.
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Stacey King's NBA Career (1989–1997)
Stacey King had a great college basketball career. He played for the University of Oklahoma. In 1989, the Chicago Bulls picked him in the 1989 NBA draft. He was the sixth player chosen overall. Many thought he might be picked even earlier.
Playing for the Chicago Bulls
King played for the Bulls for four and a half seasons. During this time, the Bulls were an amazing team. They won three NBA championships in a row. These wins happened in 1991, 1992, and 1993. King was an important part of these championship teams.
Moving to Other Teams
In the 1993–94 season, King was traded. He went to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls received player Luc Longley in return. After playing for the Timberwolves, King played a few games for other NBA teams. He played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics in the 1996–97 season. This was his last active season in the NBA.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his NBA playing career, Stacey King stayed involved in basketball. He became a coach and later a well-known TV announcer.
Coaching Career (2001–2003)
In 2001, King became a head coach. He coached the Rockford Lightning team in the CBA. In 2002, his team made it to the CBA championship game.
Becoming a TV Announcer (2006–Present)
Stacey King started working in TV in 2006. He began as a studio analyst for the Chicago Bulls. This meant he talked about the games before and after they happened. He joined the main broadcast team in 2007.
He became the lead announcer for the Bulls in 2008. He worked with Neil Funk for many years. Later, Adam Amin joined him in 2020. King is known for his exciting calls and fun nicknames for players. Fans especially loved his calls for Derrick Rose when Rose played for the Bulls. King continues to be a popular voice for Bulls basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Stacey King para niños
