Chicago Bulls color commentator Stacey King, known for his uniquely energetic and unpredictable broadcasts, created a viral moment Tuesday night after his ecstatic call of a Nikola Vučević game-winning shot was widely misinterpreted by younger fans as something far more scandalous.
The moment of audio chaos followed Vučević’s decisive three-pointer in the final seconds, which capped a dramatic 24-point second-half comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers. As the ball dropped through the net, King erupted with a theatrical, breathless monologue:
“Oh my goodness! Elizabeth! I’m coming again, Elizabeth! Oh lord! Oh! Oh! It’s the big one, Elizabeth! The cardiac Bulls, again!”
The ‘Sanford and Son’ Context
While some viewers, unfamiliar with classic 1970s television, were stunned by the suggestive nature of the remarks, King was, in fact, making a reference to the iconic sitcom Sanford and Son. The main character, Fred Sanford, frequently faked heart attacks during moments of stress or argument, often clutching his chest and calling out to his deceased wife in heaven: “I’m coming to join you, honey!”
King, who regularly peppers his broadcasts with pop culture references that span decades, later took to social media to clarify the reference for the confused generation of viewers.
Bulls commentator after Nikola Vucevic game winner
“OH MY GOODNESS EZLIZABETH, I’M COMING AGAIN ELIZABETH. OOOH LORD… ITS A BIG ONE ELIZABETH.” pic.twitter.com/0MFehzfElL
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) November 5, 2025
Social Media Embraces the Chaos
The necessary explanation only amplified the moment online, with fans—both young and old—embracing King’s throwback humor. Many praised the commentator for preserving an obscure piece of American sitcom history in a modern NBA broadcast.
The win, which pushed the Bulls to a surprising 6-1 start to the season, has given King plenty to be excited about, guaranteeing more high-energy calls and, almost certainly, more vintage references that require immediate internet clarification.
