# Jalen Brunson Pays Respect to Stacey King

> Knicks guard Jalen Brunson honors late Bulls color commentator Stacey King after his death.
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- Summary: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson honors late Bulls color commentator Stacey King after his death. Jalen Brunson paid tribute to former NBA champion Stacey King…
- Keywords: jalen brunson, stacey king, chicago bulls, new york knicks, united center, nba, stevenson high school, gatorade player of the year, mr basketball, sports, Jalen, Brunson
- Source: Chicago Bulls On SI — https://si.com/nba/bulls/onsi/jalen-brunson-pays-respect-to-stacey-king-after-knicks-face-bulls-at-united-center-29
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:30:04+00:00
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- Topics: jalen brunson, stacey king, chicago bulls, new york knicks, united center, nba, stevenson high school, gatorade player of the year, mr basketball, sports
## Jalen Brunson's High School Roots
Jalen Brunson started his basketball journey at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
## Brunson's High School Accolades
Brunson won a State title, two Gatorade Player of the Year awards, and a Mr. Basketball trophy.
## Brunson's College Consideration
Brunson considered both the Fighting Illini and Villanova Wildcats for college but chose Villanova.
## Stacey King's Passing
Former NBA champion Stacey King died unexpectedly in June, leaving the Chicago community heartbroken.
## Bulls' Tribute Plans
The Bulls plan to honor King with a special full-season jersey band and a legacy night later this season.
## Brunson Pays Tribute
Brunson shared how King supported his high school team and his family, expressing sadness at King's absence.

> Real quick, just because we’re here, I just want to say RIP to Stacey King, who we lost recently
## Community Impact
King's legacy continues to inspire Chicago basketball fans and players through his lasting influence.
## Key takeaway

Jalen Brunson paid tribute to former NBA champion Stacey King, who died in June, after their high school connection.