Michael Jordan reacts to former Bulls teammate Stacey King dead at 59

NBA legend Michael Jordan has broken his silence following the passing of his former Chicago Bulls teammate, Stacey King, who died at 59. The basketball world is mourning the loss of a player who became a key figure during one of the most storied eras in professional sports.

Honoring a Teammate

In a heartfelt statement shared with ESPN Chicago, the 63-year-old Jordan reflected on their time together on the court. "I’m deeply saddened to learn of Stacey’s passing," Jordan stated. "We shared some special years together as teammates, and he was part of a group that helped define an era of Chicago Bulls basketball. My thoughts are with Stacey’s family, friends and everyone whose lives he touched."

Remembering King's Legacy

Drafted sixth overall in 1989 out of Oklahoma, King provided key contributions during the Bulls' historic three-peat from 1991 to 1993, averaging 8.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Beyond the stats, King was known for his personality, famously joking after Jordan’s career-high 69-point performance in 1990: "I’ll always remember this as the night that Michael Jordan and I combined to score 70 points."

Circumstances of Passing

While an official cause of death has not been released, ESPN Radio’s David Kaplan reported on Sunday that King passed away following a fall at his home. 205focus will continue to monitor this story for any updates.