Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: June 8-12
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Local 130 plumbers get the job done right the first time. Neil, good morning. Thanks for coming on and helping us pay tribute to Stacey. Condolences. My pleasure, guys. As sad as I am, that made me laugh when you played. Played that little clip. That was so Stacey that it brought a smile to my face. First one I've had since I got the news about his passing.
How do you describe the way that he did his job and the way that Stacey King lived his life and what he meant to you? Well, he was bigger than life.
And for me, anyway, he'll always be a big part of my life, my career. It brought to mind the first year we were together, I think it was 2008. And I can remember... trying to kind of rein him in a little bit, and he was more like a traditional analyst the first year. And then his coming-out party to me, when I realized that I was no longer driving the car, I was in the passenger seat, was the dunk by Derek over Dragic in Phoenix. And Stacy's really remarkable... and how he went on and on and on. And I remember thinking to myself at the time, man, you're way over here in the passenger seat. This is his broadcast now. So he was different because he was analytical and could be. He had coached in the Continental Basketball Association, obviously had played in the NBA.
So he knew the game. I mean, really knew the game. And so that was a big part of it. But his personality and his ability to come up like in just a split second with some catchphrase or description of what was happening was unparalleled, I think. And, you know, it's interesting, Neil, we have talked about it quite a bit this morning. He was a guy that never shied away from the grind. And the NBA season can be a grind. And as you well know, all the travel, all the late nights, early mornings, whatever way you want to term it, it is a time-consuming kind of lifestyle demanding grind that puts you in different directions. on a nightly basis, different hotel rooms, different ins and outs, and small seats crammed into press row as you're doing games.
What legacy did Stacey King leave behind in the Bulls community?
And he loved it so much. He could endure all that, which you don't really see from a lot of former players. Yeah, I would agree with that. I can remember so many times when he was tired, grouchy, whatever. But as soon as the light came on, he became King's World. And he did love what he did, really loved it. He had very strong feelings for the Bulls and, in particular, Jerry Reinsdorf. And he was a guy that it wasn't just – the grind of the NBA and doing the games that he loved, he just loved life. I mean, it was amazing to me. Sometimes we'd run into people on the street or in an arena or something, and he made every one of those people feel like he was the only person in the building. Unbelievable personality.
And they're not going to make another Stacey King. He was unique in his talent and his personality. And he cared about people. He really did enjoy people.
Talking with the great Neil Funk here on The Score. Neil, when he made the transition to work with you and to be an analyst at every game, I just wondered, there are mechanics to the job that can be difficult to master without losing some semblance of your personality or without being as impromptu as maybe you want.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:02–4:45
2
What legacy did Stacey King leave behind in the Bulls community?
4:45–10:45
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How did Neil Funk describe his relationship with Stacey King?
10:45–33:15
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What insights did Neil Funk share about Stacey King's broadcasting style?
33:15–57:01
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