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Stacey King

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Stacey King
Personal information
Born(1967-01-29)January 29, 1967(age 57)
Lawton, Oklahoma,U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolLawton(Lawton, Oklahoma)
CollegeOklahoma(1985–1989)
NBA draft1989:1st round, 6th overall pick
Selected by theChicago Bulls
Playing career1989–1999
PositionPower forward/center
Number34, 21, 33
Career history
As player:
1989–1994Chicago Bulls
1994–1995Minnesota Timberwolves
1995Arese Basket
1995–1996Miami Heat
1996–1997Grand Rapids Hoops
1997Sioux Falls Skyforce
1997Boston Celtics
1997Dallas Mavericks
1997–1998Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi
1998Sioux Falls Skyforce
1998–1999Atenas de Córdoba
As coach:
2001–2002Rockford Lightning
2002–2003Sioux Falls Skyforce
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points2,819 (6.4 ppg)
Rebounds1,460 (3.3 rpg)
Blocks210 (0.5 bpg)
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat NBA.com
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat Basketball-Reference.com

Ronald Stacey King(born January 29, 1967) is an American sports announcer and formerNational Basketball Association(NBA)centerwho won three consecutive championships with theChicago Bullsfrom1991to1993while playing next to Michael Jordan. King is thecolor commentatorfor Chicago Bulls television broadcasts.

NBA career (1989–1999)

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After a stand-out career at theUniversity of Oklahoma,King was selected by the Bulls in the1989 NBA draftwith the sixth pick. He was projected by many as a number one pick candidate heading into draft night,[1]but slipped. He was one of three first-round picks by the Bulls in that draft (the other two wereB. J. ArmstrongandJeff Sanders).[2]He played four and a half seasons in Chicago before being traded during the 1993–94 campaign to theMinnesota Timberwolvesin exchange for 7'2 "Australian-born centerLuc Longley.[3]He was last active in the NBA during the 1996–97 season while playing a handful of games for both theDallas MavericksandBoston Celtics.[4]

Post-NBA career

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Coaching (2001–2003)

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King was named the head coach of theCBA'sRockford Lightningin 2001. The team reached the CBA championship game in 2002 with King as coach.[5]

TV commentary (2006–present)

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King began his career with CSN Chicago as a studio analyst for pre- and post-game shows for the Chicago Bulls. He filled in as a third commentator during the 2006 playoffs joiningJohnny "Red" KerrandTom Dore.He was permanently added during the 2007 season. In 2008, Tom Dore was replaced byNeil Funkand Kerr's duties were significantly reduced, leading King to become the lead color commentator for the Bulls alongside Neil Funk. King is currently working as a color commentator for Chicago Bulls television broadcasts onNBC Sports Chicago,paired since 2020 withAdam Amin.[6][7]

King's popularity as an announcer has grown thanks to his great enthusiasm as well as his signature catch-phrases and nicknames.[8]King has received a lot of attention in particular for his calls of highlight plays byDerrick Rosewhen he was with the Bulls.[9]

References

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  1. ^Goldaper, Sam (June 25, 1989)."PRO BASKETBALL; The Top Choice? Take Your Pick".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.RetrievedJune 28,2021.
  2. ^1989 NBA DraftArchived2010-03-17 at theWayback Machine
  3. ^Chicago Bulls all-time transactions
  4. ^NBA.com profile
  5. ^Merkin, Scott (January 31, 2001)."Unlikely Leader".Chicago Tribune.
  6. ^Calling the shots
  7. ^Comcast SportsNet crewArchived2009-04-15 at theWayback Machine
  8. ^Stacey King broadcasting clips
  9. ^Greenberg, Jon (March 3, 2011)."Calling the shots".ESPN.RetrievedJune 30,2022.Rose has become King's muse, and King said he feels like the point guard's "big brother" when he calls games. When Rose dunked on the Suns' Goran Dragic in January 2010, King's voice was the thing we remembered.
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