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 on January 29, 1967, is an American sports announcer. He used to be a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Stacey King won three championships in a row with the Chicago Bulls. He played alongside famous player Michael Jordan from 1991 to 1993. Today, King is a color commentator for the Chicago Bulls' TV broadcasts. This means he helps explain the game during live broadcasts.
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Stacey King's NBA Career
Stacey King had a great college basketball career at the University of Oklahoma. Because of his strong performance, the Chicago Bulls chose him in the 1989 NBA draft. He was the sixth player picked overall. Many people thought he might be picked even earlier.
King played for the Bulls for four and a half seasons. During the 1993–94 season, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls received player Luc Longley in return. Stacey King's last time playing in the NBA was during the 1996–97 season. He played a few games for the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics that year.
After His NBA Playing Days
Coaching Basketball
After his time as an NBA player, Stacey King became a coach. In 2001, he was named the head coach for the Rockford Lightning. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). Under his coaching, the team made it to the CBA championship game in 2002.
Becoming a TV Announcer
Stacey King started his career in TV broadcasting in 2006. He began as a studio analyst for the Chicago Bulls. This meant he would talk about the games before and after they happened.
He joined the main broadcast team during the 2006 playoffs. He worked with Johnny Kerr and Tom Dore. In 2007, he became a permanent part of the team. By 2008, he was the main color commentator for the Bulls. He worked with Neil Funk. When Neil Funk retired in 2020, Adam Amin took his place. Stacey King continued his role as the lead color commentator until 2024. He is expected to continue his announcing work with the Chicago Bulls on the new Chicago Sports Network.
King is very popular as an announcer. People like his energy and his special phrases and nicknames for players. He became especially well-known for his exciting calls when Derrick Rose made amazing plays for the Bulls.
See also
In Spanish: Stacey King para niños
