Led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, the Chicago Bulls’ inaugural Ring of Honor will include 13 men, including the 1995-96 NBA champion who went 72-10. Extraordinary team. The series plans a variety of events throughout January to honor the group.
In addition to Jordan, Pippen and Rodman, the first class also includes Phil Jackson, Jerry Krause, Artis Gilmore, Jerry Sloan, Toni Kukoc, Bob Love, Chet Walker, Johnny “Red” Kerr, Tex Winter and Dick Klein.
In the 1995-96 season, Jackson led this outstanding team, which included Jordan, Pippen, Rodman and Kukoc, with Krause in charge of the front office and Winter as an assistant coach.
“The Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor launches an unparalleled series of celebrations that honor the many legends who have had a significant impact on our franchise during our 57-year expansion,” said Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf.
These stalwarts have deep connections with our fans and community and embody the spirit of competition, hard work and tenacity. “
The Ring of Honor festivities will include a private gala on Jan. 11 at the United Center, followed by a halftime speech on Jan. 12 against the Golden State Warriors. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was also a member of the famous Bulls team in the 1995-96 season.
The team aims to add Ring of Honor every two years, leading to the introduction of subsequent classes in 2026. Key players are selected based on a minimum of three seasons with the team and at least three years of retirement.
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Jordan’s video message and Pippen’s absence from Bulls’ Ring of Honor party
The Bulls’ first Ring of Honor Gala was held without Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Although Jordan was unable to attend, he uploaded a video to share his feelings and express his disappointment at his absence.
He affirmed his deep connection with the Chicago Bulls and wished the team continued success and more glory for the city.
Club president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said that while they may be hoping everyone can attend the event, they acknowledged there may be scheduling constraints after announcing the event six weeks ago The reality of conflict.
The main goal is to appreciate the players and staff who are eager to focus on this goal.
The main reason for Pippen’s absence from the party has not been clearly revealed. However, repairs to his strained relationship with Bulls coach Phil Jackson were notoriously complicated after he was relieved of his advisory role in 2020.
Recently, a misunderstanding led to a strained relationship between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. There are a number of factors that contribute to this, including conflicting opinions about Pippen’s portrayal in “The Last Dance” and a lack of approval of the relationship between Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen.
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