Stacey King says his brother Lamoyne died from coronavirus

Stacey King shared some sad news on Sunday.

King said on Twitter that his older brother Lamoyne died on Saturday due to the coronavirus. King preached others to practice safe measures to avoid the virus.

I lost my older brother Lamoyne King yesterday morning to this deadly coronavirus so please take the necessary precautions to protect you & your loved ones. Stay inside, continue to practice social distancing & wear a mask. This disease is REAL people. #staysafe

— Stacey King (@Stacey21King) May 3, 2020

King, 53, was a first-round pick (No. 6 overall) by the Chicago Bulls in 1987. He won three championships with the team from 1991-1993.

King averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game during his career. The big man played his college ball at Oklahoma prior to joining the Bulls.