Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen formed the best duo in the NBA in the 1990s, as evidenced by the six championship rings the Chicago Bulls won during that journey.
Therefore, the former forward has no hesitation in admitting that Jordan is the number one player of all time, above LeBron James or anyone else.
Scottie Pippen says Michael Jordan is ‘definitely’ the greatest of all time
“You look at the MVPs he’s won. But I think it all comes from our success as a team. Obviously, somebody’s going to take those accolades home. But, yeah, he’s the greatest player.. …. pic.twitter.com/XYf3pE4dL4
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“Of course it’s the biggest” Pippen talked about Jordan on the famous “Today” show. “You look at the MVPs he’s won. But I think it’s all because of the success we’ve had as a team. Obviously, somebody’s going to take those honors home. But, yeah, he’s definitely the best player in basketball. “
The seven-time NBA All-Star backed up Air Jordan scores during the 12 years they shared a locker room. In addition, he was selected to the All-Defensive Team 10 times; proving his overall contribution to the famous Bulls dynasty.
Of course, Scottie Pippen left the Chicago franchise in 1998, just after the legendary shooting guard retired from basketball for the second time and his famous shot against the Utah Jazz marked the Horns’ third After six championships.
The seven-time All-NBA player went on to play for the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers before hanging up his boots and returning to the Bulls in 2004.