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Scottie Pippen, one of the all-time great Chicago Bulls, yet so underrated by many.
His accolades include being a six-time NBA champion, seven-time All Star, seven-time All NBA team, ten-time All defensive team, Hall of Famer, and his number being retired by the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen served as a superstar to play alongside the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan.
His length and wingspan made him one of the greatest defenders and rebounders at his position. He would often guard the opponent’s best player, and shut down some of the league’s best offensive talents.
Without Michael Jordan in 1993-94, Scottie Pippen led Chicago to the Eastern Conference Finals, falling tantalisingly short in game seven. He came third in MVP voting that season, averaging 22 points, 8.7 rebounds and over 38 minutes a game.
Perhaps his greatest moment as a player was in game six of the 1992 NBA Finals against the Portland Trailblazers. Down 15 in the fourth quarter, Pippen and Chicago’s bench went on a 14-2 run before Michael Jordan and the remaining starters re-entered the game, sealing the NBA championship.
Pippen showed his true value as a teammate in perhaps the most iconic photo in NBA history.
Hoy hace 18 años. 40 grados de fiebre, 38 pts, 7 reb, 5 asist, y victoria en Utah. #NBAFinals #Inolvidable pic.twitter.com/i7bSLDWZJB
— Gonzalo Alonso (@GonzalojAlonso) June 12, 2015
In game five of the 1997 NBA Finals, Scottie Pippen carried an exhausted and ill Michael Jordan to Chicago’s bench. Pippen showed his class and dedication to his team, and Chicago went on to win the championship that season.
Pippen was a member of the 1992 USA dream team who won gold at the Olympics, and also won gold in 1996. Not many fans today recognise Pippen as a superstar in his own right, but that is exactly what he was.
His class and defensive ability is unparalleled since his retirement, and his number is deservedly hanging in the rafters at the United Centre.
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