Stacey King

Stacey King 是一位美国前职业篮球运动员、教练，也是一位备受喜爱的体育评论员。他曾与迈克尔·乔丹一起，在1991年、1992年和1993年连续三年随芝加哥公牛队赢得 NBA 总冠军。在俄克拉荷马大学，他于1989年带领俄克拉荷马大学苏尼尔队打入 NCAA 总决赛后，被评为全国年度最佳球员。退役后，King 从2006年起担任公牛队电视转播的色彩评论员，直至去世，他以其标志性的幽默和口头禅“Stacey King 添新鞋了！”评论了1000多场比赛。他于2026年6月7日在美国伊利诺伊州里弗森林去世，享年59岁。[编辑]

Ronald Stacey King 于1967年1月29日出生在俄克拉荷马州劳顿，父母原籍芝加哥。在他10岁时，父亲的工作将全家迁至北卡罗来纳州罗利，但他高中时又回到了劳顿。在劳顿高中，他作为高年级学生场均能得到18.4分和8个篮板，引起了大学的关注。

King 于1985年进入俄克拉荷马大学。作为新生，他场均仅得6分，大二时场均7分。在1987年 NCAA 锦标赛，俄克拉荷马大学输给爱荷华大学后，King 对最后一场比赛中的出场时间有限感到沮丧，并考虑转学。学术顾问 Rick Pryor、主教练 Billy Tubbs 和他的父母说服他留了下来。那个夏天，King 在 Remington Park 赛马场做建筑工作，之后他决定全身心投入篮球。

他的努力得到了回报。在1989年的高年级赛季，King 场均得到22.3分和9.1个篮板，带领俄克拉荷马大学打入 NCAA 总决赛，但输给了密歇根大学。他被选为全美第一阵容球员和全国年度最佳球员。芝加哥公牛队在1989年 NBA 选秀中以第六顺位选中了他。[编辑]

作为新秀，King 参加了全部82场比赛，在替补席上（在 Bill Cartwright 之后）场均得到8.9分和4.7个篮板。他最令人难忘的时刻发生在1991年 NBA 总决赛对阵湖人队的第五场比赛中，他在关键时刻11分钟内得到10分，帮助公牛队赢得了他们的第一个总冠军。1992年和1993年，他又随芝加哥队赢得了两个总冠军。

在1993-94赛季结束后，King 被交易到明尼苏达森林狼队，在1994-95赛季他场均得到职业生涯最高的10.7分和4.9个篮板。之后他效力于迈阿密热火队，并在 CBA 的 Grand Rapids Hoops 和 Sioux Falls Skyforce 效力过，之后短暂效力于波士顿凯尔特人队和达拉斯小牛队。在他八个 NBA 赛季中，他共出场438场比赛，场均得到6.4分和3.3个篮板。

King 在2001-02赛季执教 CBA 的 Rockford Lightning。2006年，他成为公牛队的色彩评论员，这一职位他担任了二十年。他的广播工作赢得了艾美奖，并因其充满活力、富有洞察力的风格以及与 Neil Funk 和后来的 Adam Amin 的合作而成为球迷的最爱。[编辑]

King 作为球员和广播员都深受公牛队球迷的喜爱。他以其幽默、活力和坦率而闻名，常常以极具感染力的热情分析比赛。他的广播风格连接了几代球迷，从那些还记得他打球的岁月的人，到只知道他是公牛队之声的年轻观众。Jerry Reinsdorf 称他为“我们组织历史上真正独特的人物之一”。King 的遗产是一位赢得过总冠军，然后花费二十年时间为数百万人呈现精彩比赛的球员。[编辑]

Stacey King commanded a global audience defined not by viral spikes but by the enduring, steady resonance of three NBA championships and two decades of broadcasting. His presence reached across generations, connecting those who watched his playing days in the 1990s with younger viewers who grew up listening to his commentary. Despite this widespread recognition within sports culture, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated this person, but they do not currently hold a placement in the published rankings (Global Top 1,000 or a Top-100 scope list). The fanbase has no formal name, characterized instead by the general Chicago sports community rather than a distinct sub-group with a unique moniker. Unlike pop stars with dedicated 'stan' communities, King's supporters are united by a shared history with the Bulls franchise. Following his death in June 2026, this organic connection manifested in immediate tributes, such as the passion project mural in Logan Square created by artist Darius Dennis. His legacy is further cemented by the cultural mythology surrounding him as the ultimate 'good guy' of the Jordan era. A widely retold story from August 2026 highlights how former teammate Horace Grant utilized King's passing to publicly plead for reconciliation between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, framing King as the emotional heart and moral glue of the dynasty. This narrative reinforces his status as a beloved figure whose influence extended far beyond the court, humanizing the championship era through his accessibility and humility.[编辑]

King's nickname was "Sky" or "Pearl," and he shot left-handed while playing both power forward and center. During his rookie season, he famously scored a career-high 31 points against the Houston Rockets on November 29, 1989. He made a cameo appearance in the 1996 film Space Jam as a member of the Monstars and also appeared in the TV show The League. His catchphrase "Stacey King's got a new pair of shoes!" became a staple of Bulls broadcasts, often exclaimed when a player made a spectacular play. Fans still retell the story of how King served as the bridge between teammates, a role that culminated in a public plea for reconciliation after his death when Horace Grant asked Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to mend their rift. King was remembered for his distinctive laugh and self-deprecating humor, which endeared him to fans even when he was merely a backup player. His transition from a bench warmer to a respected voice in the media never seemed to go to his head, and his final days were marked by a Celebration of Life hosted by the Chicago Bulls in August 2026 where teammates and fans gathered to honor his character.[编辑]

King 的父母来自芝加哥，在他10岁时，父亲的工作将全家调往北卡罗来纳州罗利。他与父母关系密切，父母支持他的篮球事业。关于兄弟姐妹、配偶或子女的信息尚未公开记录。在他去世时，King 居住在伊利诺伊州里弗森林。[编辑]

King 最著名的队友是迈克尔·乔丹，他们一起赢得了三个总冠军。他与广播员 Neil Funk 和 Adam Amin 合作了近二十年。他的大学教练 Billy Tubbs 和顾问 Rick Pryor 对他的成长起到了关键作用。公牛队管理层，包括 Jerry Reinsdorf 和 Michael Reinsdorf，都赞扬了他对球队的贡献。[编辑]

可靠的来源没有公开报道过他的恋爱关系。King 对自己的个人生活保密，没有关于配偶、伴侣或子女的信息。[编辑]

Ronald Stacey King, the former Chicago Bulls center and longtime broadcaster, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 59. While initial reports from the organization and ESPN offered no specific cause, a spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office established the official ruling on August 4, 2026, citing hypertensive cardiovascular disease resulting from long-term high blood pressure. The determination relied on a coroner's investigation rather than a public autopsy or inquest. The NBA family and Chicago Bulls organization immediately mourned the loss, issuing statements that highlighted his status as a three-time champion and beloved voice. Tributes poured in quickly, including a dedicated YouTube video titled "The Last Episode: Our Tribute to a dear friend & Bulls Legend" produced by his own podcast, Gimme The Hot Sauce.

Former teammate Sam Smith released a statement recalling King's signature sign-off, "Drive home safely, Chicago!" By August 2026, the public reaction expanded into visual memorials when new murals were unveiled in Chicago honoring King alongside local legends Caleb Williams and John Prine. These works, located in Logan Square, were described as a passion project for artist Darius Dennis, who grew up watching King during the dynasty years. No details regarding the date, time, or location of a private funeral or burial service were made public. No films, books, or hall-of-fame inductions have been announced as of the latest reporting, leaving the tribute mural as the primary physical dedication.[编辑]

公开来源没有可靠的身价估值。King 的收入来自他的 NBA 球员生涯、短暂的执教经历以及作为公牛队广播员的二十年。作为球员，他在八个赛季中薪水约1000万美元。他的广播工作可能提供了稳定的收入，尽管具体数字未披露。在他去世时，他遗产的价值仍然是私密的。[编辑]

金在1990年入选NBA新秀二队，并因其广播工作获得艾美奖。在大学期间，他于1989年入选美联社全美最佳阵容一阵，并获得年度最佳球员。 [编辑]