Scottie Pippen is without a doubt one of the best SF's of all-time. Unfortunately a single paragraph isn't the slight bit of words to describe Scottie Pippen's contribution not only to the Chicago Bulls but the impact he had in the game of basketball. He was MJ?s partner in crime, this is probably why he does not get the credit he deserves. Scottie, could score from the perimeter and inside, transformed the term ?point-forward,? could pass, rebound, block shot shots, and was one of the best defensive players ever. I?ve never seen a better defensive performance than Pippen?s on Magic in the 91 Finals! That was sublime, what a performance by Michael, Pippen, and The Bulls! Everyone talks about Bird and Dr. J but Pippen won more rings than them, and Pippen was an overall better player than both. Pippen was definitely a better defender and more athletic, so then why doesn?t he get the recognition he deserves? Career Highlights Six-time NBA World Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998) Name is scattered across the NBA?s all-time leader board: 40th in total points (18,940), fourth in steals (2,307), tied for 16th in steals per game (1.96), 23rd in assists (6,135), 13th in minutes (41,069), 16th in minutes per game (34.9), 32nd in three-point field goals made (978) Ranked first in Bulls history with 664 three-pointers and 2,031 three-point field goals attempted Ranked second in Bulls history in: points (15,123), field goals (5,991), field goal attempts (12,444), free throws attempted (3,576), offensive rebounds (1,687), defensive rebounds (4,039), assists (4,494), steals (1,792), seasons played (12), games played (856) and minutes (30,269) Ranked third in Bulls history with 5,726 rebounds and 774 blocked shots Participated in postseason play in 16 of his 17 NBA seasons, making the playoffs in each of his first 16 seasons Second in NBA history with 208 playoff appearances (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 237) Owner of two NBA Finals records: most three-point field goals attempted in a career (117), most three-point field goals made in one game (7, tied with Kenny Smith) Holds career playoff record for most three-point field goals attempted (660) Member of the NBA All-Defensive Team from 1991-2000 (First Team member seven times) Selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996 Seven-time NBA All Star (1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997) 1994 All-Star Game MVP Made All-NBA seven straight years (1992-1998) Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Has recorded 20 career triple-doubles, including four in the playoffs Ranked atop the all-time All-Star Game leader board in 3FGA with 22 (second), 3FG made with 7 (tied for 4th) and steals with 17 (eighth) Career highs of 47 points, 18 rebounds, 15 assists, 9 steals and 5 blocked shots
those career highlights are amazing and Scottie Pippen is a legend. He barely gets any credit for all those bulls championships, but he was a major part of it.
yea and when jordan went to his "baseball career" he led the bulls to the playoffs and imo he deserved the mvp award that year
yea people knock him cuz he was Jordans sidekick, but he played great all of his career and he is definately a legend.
Defenitley without a doubt. He was always behind Jordan and Jordan got most of the credit but Pippen was very consistent and without him the Bulls wouldn't have gotten the championships.
I completely agree that Pipen is a legend. I dont even think the Bulls what have been what they were without that of Pippen.
Real Pippen was born after MJ retired. Didn't he lead his team to playoffs still? Teams feared Pippen as well cuz he can knock 3s, post up, dunk on shot blockers, play point guard, beat you on rebounds, this guy could do everything. MJ, as we all know, is the greatest ever to play this game but I don't think he coulda won so many rings by himself.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Dagoods:</div><div class="quote_post"> Everyone talks about Bird and Dr. J but Pippen won more rings than them, and Pippen was an overall better player than both. Pippen was definitely a better defender and more athletic, so then why doesn?t he get the recognition he deserves?</div> I don't know if he's as good as Dr. J or Bird, but he is still a legend. Those guys did a lot mroe for the game, not that Pippen hasn't just not as much.
Pippen is without a doubt in my mind a legend. Like most of you said, he still led the Bulls to the playoffs even when Jordan retired. He played the role of sidekick perfectly. He also had his own moments as well. Definitly a legend.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting playmaker31:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know if he's as good as Dr. J or Bird, but he is still a legend. Those guys did a lot mroe for the game, not that Pippen hasn't just not as much.</div> Okay, what makes Dr. J and Bird better than Pippen? what makes Kobe better than Pippen (I can understand, people choosing Kobe over Pippen) but Bird and Dr. J over Pippen? Pippen is underrated IMO, I think he was as good if not better than Dr. J or one Larry Legend... Your thoughts...
No doubt it my mind, Scottie Pippen is a legend. He IMO earned the name as "Best Second Hand Player" in NBA history.
Scottie didn't do what those guys did for the game. Bird is probably the best shooter of all time, and Dr. J revolutionized the slam dunk. I'm not saying that he isn't a legend but he just didn't do enough for the game like those two guys.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting playmaker31:</div><div class="quote_post">Scottie didn't do what those guys did for the game. Bird is probably the best shooter of all time, and Dr. J revolutionized the slam dunk. I'm not saying that he isn't a legend but he just didn't do enough for the game like those two guys.</div> Yeah but Scottie came after them.. Yeah, Dr. J could dunk from the free throw line, but was he a better overall player than the Pip? Bird could shoot but could he play man to man defense like the Pip?
different players do different things PPG: DR J APG: Scottie RPGR J BPG: Dr J all i nall I think Dr. J was better just look at the stats.
Like everyone says Pippen was MJ sidekick. He got less credit than deserved. MJ was in my opinion the greatest player and got six rings but i dont think he could of done it alone. Pippen helped and should be a legend
Scottie is like John Stockton. They were sidekicks to the stars, Jordan and Malone. W/o their sidekicks, Malone and Jordan wouldn't have been so great. They definatly deserve more credit then they get.
I've seen Dr. J and Bird play, they were both greats; true legends of this game! However, I have not seen a better "partner in crime" than Scottie Pippen. Kobe was a great sidekick and all but he was too selfish, on the other hand...Pip knew his role and he never tried to overcome Jordan (as Kobe tried to do with Shaq). Scottie Pippen is a legend IMO and he ranks among the very best!
