Stacey King, Chicago Bulls champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 59

Zoom out: King renewed his bond with Chicago when he came back in 2006 to join the broadcast booth, where he spent the next two decades becoming one of Chicago's most recognizable sports voices.

What they're saying: "Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history," Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement.

• "We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor, and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts, and our fans every day."

State of play: King's perspective as a former player gave viewers insight into the game, while his colorful one-liners made him a fan favorite.

• When the Bulls won, King would give viewers his signature catch phrase of "drive home safely, Chicago!! Beep! Beep!"

Flashback: Some of King's most memorable calls came during Derrick Rose's years with the Bulls.

• One-liners about Rose ranged from "too big, too strong, too fast, too good" to "there's a mouse in the house" to "gimme the hot sauce," which he turned into the name of his podcast and a line of hot sauces.

The bottom line: King will be remembered as one of Chicago's most distinctive sports broadcasters, whose humor, authenticity and signature catchphrases made him a beloved voice among generations of Bulls fans.