Three-time NBA champion and beloved Chicago Bulls broadcaster, Stacey King passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 59 after a fatal fall at home. The legendary basketball star’s family informed his former team of the tragic news, which the team shared with the world. Stacey’s untimely demise left the basketball world mourning, and many offered condolences to his family. Stacey was a talented player who later transitioned to sports commentary. His venture on and off the field received as much love. His sudden passing left his wife, Devi King, and their kids devastated, and we hope they find their peace soon.
Meet Stacey King and wife, Debi King’s children
According to Stacey King‘s Facebook post, he had four children with the love of his life, his wife, Debi King. Their first born was a son named Erick Alexander King. Stacey once wrote a lengthy birthday post for Erick, indicating how close they were and how he was as the oldest child. In the heartfelt post, the former basketball star thanked him for making him feel the joys of being a first-time dad. He shared that he and Debi were quite young, barely in their mid-twenties, when Erick came into their life as a blessing. He wrote:
“Your mom and I were two young kids from Oklahoma and barely in our mid twenties when we found out we were going to have our first child. I remember your mom was so scared to tell me because I was just starting my NBA career here in Chicago…[As I] got the news that we were having a baby!! I was so excited I was bouncing off the wall with excitement that I was going to be a daddy!!”
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