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One of the most controversial parts of the most recent episode of The Last Dance centered around Scottie Pippen and his incredulous decision to quit on the Chicago Bulls during the 1994 NBA Playoffs. As detailed in the documentary, Pippen simply refused to enter the game in the dying seconds of Game 3 of the […]

Scottie Pippen is undoubtedly an NBA legend — his six rings, seven All-NBA and 10 All-NBA Defensive Team team selections prove that. However, while Pippen is one of the best players to ever play for the Chicago Bulls, his basketball resume isn’t exactly perfect. That was never clearer than it was during the 1994 Eastern […]

There is no denying that one of, if not the most controversial moment in Scottie Pippen’s career with the Chicago Bulls was his unbelievable decision to refuse to enter the end of the game during the 1994 playoffs. It was Game 3 of the second round against fierce rivals the New York Knicks, and with […]

Former Chicago Bulls forward Toni Kukoc completed the biggest shot of his NBA career when he drained a 23-foot fadeaway buzzer-beater in Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. However, the entire team was in no celebratory mood afterward, as Scottie Pippen’s decision to voluntarily sit out the final […]

Often regarded as the Robin to Michael Jordan’s Batman, Scottie Pippen doesn’t quite get as much of the recognition as His Airness does. Despite not getting the credit he deserves, many basketball fanatics still consider the Chicago Bulls do-it-all star as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. It’s arguable that none […]

The Chicago Bulls’ second successful three-peat from 1996-98 wouldn’t have been possible had Dennis Rodman not apologized to Scottie Pippen prior to joining the squad in 1995. Although the Bulls were desperate for a defensive presence entering the 95-96 season, the squad was not jumping on the idea of bringing in the infamous Rodman to […]

There has recently been a huge debate as to how Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would have fared if he played in the 1990s during the Michael Jordan era. Well, for what it’s worth, Jordan’s former teammate with the Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman has weighed in on the discussion. According to the former Defensive […]

As great as Michael Jordan was for the Chicago Bulls, he also played with several amazing teammates over the years. Toni Kukoc may not get the same recognition as Scottie Pippen or Dennis Rodman, but he was vital for the Bulls’ second three-peat from 1996-98. The 6-foot-11 Croatian was indeed a player ahead of his […]

“The Last Dance” has already given viewers a glimpse into the tensions between the players on the Chicago Bulls and former general manager Jerry Krause. The ESPN docu-series—which touches on the rise of the Bulls dynasty and chronicles the final year of that dynasty during the 1997-98 season—has been explicit in pitting Krause as an […]

Michael Jordan’s longtime agent, David Falk, is one of the select few who have been able to see all 10 episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docuseries “The Last Dance.” Watching them in full has rendered Falk aware that some of the things he’s suspected for years will come to light, including Scottie Pippen’s alleged jealousy. […]

Last week, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine named his all-time Bulls starting lineup. The high-flyer went with Derrick Rose, himself, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Pau Gasol. Now, LaVine is listing his top five Bulls of all time. He’s going with Rose, Jordan, Pippen, Ben Gordon, and Jamal Crawford: .@ZachLaVine named his top 5 […]

Much like the rest of the basketball world, Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington is enjoying ESPN’s 10-part docu-series “The Last Dance”. In a Q&A session on Monday with NBA TV, the 29-year-old winger revealed that he idolized Scottie Pippen growing up and even patterned his game to the Chicago Bulls legend. “My favorite player growing […]

Toni Kukoc had a tough welcome to the NBA with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen ready to rib him even before he made his debut in the league. The duo notably torched Kukoc and his native Croatia during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, months prior to him suiting up in a Chicago Bulls uniform. Yet the […]

Every player has had their “welcome to the league” moment, but no European had it worse than Toni Kukoc. After getting drafted by former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause in 1990, Kukoc faced the fury of a Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen-led Dream Team in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Kukoc recently recalled the beating […]

Scottie Pippen played a vital role during the Chicago Bulls’ 1990s dynasty as the Robin to Michael Jordan’s Batman. Pippen also briefly showed his stuff without Jordan during His Airness’ first retirement, with Pip ranking No. 3 in MVP voting in 1994. We would like to honor Pippen and all that he has done throughout […]

One of the biggest talking points coming out of the first couple of episodes of ESPN’s The Last Dance documentary series centered around the great Scottie Pippen. Everybody knew him as the pivotal No. 2 guy that played alongside Michael Jordan during all six of the Chicago Bulls championships. However, what was revealed during the premiere of […]

The Greatest of All-Time, Michael Jordan, said it himself. Whenever people talk about him, they should also be talking about his “Robin” with the Chicago Bulls, Scottie Pippen — whom he called his greatest teammate. Jordan insists that he never would have won those titles without him, and rightfully so. Over the past week since […]

During the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s, Hall of Fame small forward Scottie Pippen famously and repeatedly clashed with general manager Jerry Krause — as documented in the second episode of ESPN’s the “The Last Dance” docu-series which premiered last April 19. Pippen’s ire stemmed from a combination of Krause’s grating personality and the […]

Michael Jordan has done so many great things in his decorated career that it’s hard to pinpoint his single best achievement during his time in the NBA. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that his pristine record in the NBA Finals has got to be up there as one of his greatest feats. Michael Jordan NBA Finals […]

The 2019 offseason has gone down in history as one of the most landscape-shifting summers in NBA history. Not only did it have arguably the most talent-packed free agency class ever, but this offseason also saw witness to some of the biggest blockbuster trades in recent history. Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul […]

In the second episode of Sunday night’s premiere of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries chronicling Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, Jordan candidly expresses his disappointment with Scottie Pippen for choosing to put off foot surgery until right before the season—causing him to miss the first 35 games of the group’s final campaign together. “Scottie […]

Draymond Green was one of many who watched The Last Dance that had an opinion on how the Chicago Bulls treated Scottie Pippen. The Golden State Warriors forward did not hold back from criticizing Michael Jordan, who had been critical of Pippen for delaying his back surgery, which caused him to miss part of the 1997-98 […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is widely considered as one of the most underrated stars ever. During The Last Dance documentary, we all realized one of the reasons behind the scenes: he was extremely underpaid during his time in Chicago. So much so, that tensions brought about by contract negotiations between Pippen and the team’s […]

Episode 2 of “The Last Dance” left many wondering how a star of Scottie Pippen’s talent could be insulted with what effectively amounted to a seven-year, $18 million contract extension in 1991. However, the forward got his due from the Chicago Bulls at the end of his career, earning enough to even out his affairs […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was also one of the millions of basketball fans who tuned in to watch “The Last Dance” on April 19. For his part, the three-time NBA champ has come out with a typically controversial Draymond statement. According to Green, he sees some parallelisms between Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls of […]

One of the biggest takeaways from the debut of “The Last Dance” centered around Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. The narrative of the second episode delved into how the seven-time All-Star was the most undervalued player on the team. It also gave a look at how Scottie’s desire to be paid appropriately became one of […]

The world is still buzzing over the first two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary aired on Sunday, which chronicled Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls’ second conquest for a three-peat in the 1997-98 season. Apart from delving into the interesting dynamic between the team and its GM at the time Jerry […]

In light of the premiere of the first two episodes of “The Last Dance,” Dennis Rodman gave his take on the state of the NBA following Michael Jordan’s first retirement from the Chicago Bulls. The Worm called Scottie Pippen “the best player in the world” after Jordan first hung them up in 1993. Rodman noted […]

After heavy controversy following the second part of the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance, former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen’s wife, Larsa, assured her husband is doing okay for himself. Larsa posted Scottie’s career earnings, which surpass that of Michael Jordan by a good $16 million. Thx for your concern Scottie did ok #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/SFbo04uOLP […]

As we all witnessed with the release of the first two episodes of ESPN’s unprecedented series “The Last Dance,” it became abundantly clear that there will be a lot of focus on former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause as one of the main characters in the documentary. Early on, it was shown how Krause […]

The first couple of episodes of “The Last Dance” dropped Sunday night, and needless to say, it was packed with a ton of controversial moments. One of the most tense scenes involved Bulls star Scottie Pippen, who gave team general manager Jerry Krause an earful during an encounter on a team bus prior to demanding […]

Before the 1997-98 season, Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen was faced with a dilemma. He had previously injured his ankle toward the tail end of the previous campaign, and the doctors suggested that he immediately undergo surgery over the summer to repair the damage. The seven-time All-Star was not having it, and during the airing […]

Scottie Pippen has long been among the most recognizable faces in Chicago Bulls lore, but he recently claimed he lost his gig as a special advisor. While discussing this firing, he delivered a savage jab at a struggling Bulls organization. Via K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports: “It’s probably a good thing, right?” Pippen […]

Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen had been with the team in a senior advisory role since 2012, but apparently he no longer holds said title. Pippen said he was fired earlier, though he did not want it to become public knowledge (via Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated): “I got fired this year.” Pippen said […]

The Denver Broncos were able to form quite a talented backfield tandem by pairing Phillip Lindsay with Melvin Gordon this offseason. It seems quarterback Drew Lock already has high expectations of what is to come. There has been plenty of speculation regarding how this 1-2 punch will work out. According to Zac Stevens of DNVR […]

The Last Dance, the 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 season, will be released on Sunday, April 19. The documentary was scheduled to be released in June, but with no sports on because of COVID-19, ESPN decided to release it early. During an interview with Rachel […]

The small forward position has gone through an evolution since the NBA’s beginning days. From stars like Paul Arizin to modern-day superstar small forwards like Kevin Durant, there’s no doubt that the position is chock full of talented players. It’s always hard to compare players of different eras. No matter who is placed here, it’s […]

Facilitating has oftentimes been perceived as a duty designated for the backcourt. Because it is a guard who usually brings the ball up the court and orchestrates an offense, it is their job to share the sugar. While many of the league’s greatest assist men have in fact resided in the backcourt, frontcourt players have […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon jumped over Boston Celtics giant Tacko Fall and still somehow lost the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest to Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr., who put on a tremendous show as well in Chicago. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen was one of the judges of the contest. NBA fans […]