Ronald Stacey King was an American professional basketball player and sports announcer. He played as a center in the NBA and won three consecutive championships with the Chicago Bulls from 1991 to 1993.
๐ College Career
King played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1985 to 1989 under head coach Billy Tubbs. He earned national player of the year honors in 1989.
During the 1987โ88 season, he averaged 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. He led the Sooners to the 1988 NCAA championship game, their first appearance in 41 years.
๐ NBA Career
King was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft. In his rookie season, he played all 82 games and earned a selection on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
He played a role for the Bulls as a rotational bench player during the Michael Jordan-led dynasty. He won three NBA championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993.
๐ Later Playing Career
On February 24, 1994, the Bulls sent King to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He later signed with the Miami Heat, then played in the CBA, Turkey, and Argentina.
After settling a payment dispute with Antalya in Turkey, he returned to the Skyforce in 1998. He helped them reach the CBA Finals in which they lost to the Quad City Thunder.
๐๏ธ Broadcasting Career
King began his commentary career in 2004 with Comcast SportsNet as a studio analyst. He became a regular season game broadcaster for the Bulls for the 2006โ07 season.
In 2008, he became the lead color commentator along with Neil Funk. King continued in that role when Funk was succeeded by Adam Amin in 2020.
| Category | Detail | Category | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1967 | Died | June 7, 2026 |
| College | Oklahoma Sooners | NBA Draft | 6th overall, 1989 |
| NBA Teams | Bulls, Timberwolves, Heat | Championships | 3 (1991, 1992, 1993) |
| Broadcasting | Bulls color commentator (2006โ2026) | Known Catchphrase | “Gimme the Hot Sauce” |