Chicago Bulls fans can see artwork of their beloved former player and announcer in the city's Logan Square neighborhood.
Stacey King was one of the most beloved figures in Chicago, from his playing career in the 1990s to his time as the Bulls' broadcaster for two decades. Now, the former Bulls player and announcer has been memorialized in the city he called home for so long.
Less than two months after King's sudden death shook the Chicago community, local artist Darius Dennis, also known as "BigWallSigns," has created a mural commemorating the late broadcaster in the city's Logan Square neighborhood. The artwork features King's face, the Bulls' logo with a crown on it and one of King's many catchphrases, "Too big, too strong, too fast, too good!"
Fans can see the mural at 2929 West Fullerton Avenue, just past the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue. The mural can also be viewed by passengers on the Blue Line train heading north to O'Hare International Airport.
King suddenly passed away on June 7 at the age of 59. The 6-foot-11 giant was an icon at the University of Oklahoma before the Bulls selected him with the No. 6 overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft.
As a key big man off the bench, King contributed to the Bulls' first championship run in the early 1990s. He played parts of five seasons in Chicago as the Bulls won the NBA Finals in 1991, 1992 and 1993. In 344 career games for Phil Jackson's Bulls, King averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and one assist per game on 48.1% shooting, coming off the bench for all but 38 contests.
During the 1994 season, the Bulls traded King to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Luc Longley, who helped the franchise win the title in 1996, 1997 and 1998. King averaged a career-best 11.8 points per game over the back half of that season before ending his career with stints for the Wolves, Heat, Mavericks and Celtics.
Following his retirement and a short coaching career, King began giving commentary for the Bulls, first as a pre-game and post-game analyst before earning a spot on the broadcast as a color commentator. He spent the next two decades as the voice of the Chicago Bulls, earning notoriety as a passionate fan of the game who dazzled with his witty catchphrases and electric calls.
King was also beloved because he stayed after Bulls games to meet and take photos with fans of the team. Chicago has yet to announce a replacement for King ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, a significant task, given what King meant to the city.
