ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reports Michael Jordan only had 5 words to say after Scottie Pippen’s violent betrayal

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has been given many different nicknames over the decades. To fans, he was a legendary player, and to Michael Jordan, he was the greatest teammate. He even said that in this 10-episode documentary, “last dance.’ However, Pippen later said they were never close. He was critical of many of the things that happened to his former teammates during their double-triple championship run. As Stephen A. Smith remembers, there was one thing that might have rattled Jordan.

Pippen admitted that he intentionally failed to express condolences to Jordan after his father’s death. He also expressed regret for his actions. Before revealing Jordan’s reaction, Smith speculated that while Jordan had never been bothered by any of the comments before, he felt “betrayed” by Pippen’s actions.

“He (Pippen) didn’t express condolences on purpose and Michael Jordan’s words were ‘I hope it was worth it for him, I have nothing and he literally said I have nothing to say’ and I know Michael Jordan well enough to know “What does that mean?” Smith said on the latest episode of the PBD Podcast.

In his memoirs, ‘unattended’, Pippen expressed his dissatisfaction last dance depicts him. However, even though he expressed remorse for not expressing condolences, some, including ESPN analysts, claimed that their relationship may not be salvageable after this.

“Pippen crossed the line”: Stephen A. Smith

The death of James Jordan Sr. was one of Jordan’s most heartbreaking and life-changing moments. In July 1993, MJ’s father was shot and killed in North Carolina. It proved to be a watershed event in the legendary golfer’s life. To ease the pain, Jordan retired from the NBA in October of that year and found solace by playing baseball, his father’s favorite sport.

in an episode first shootSmith predicted Pippen’s bizarre move could permanently sever his relationship with Jordan. He said, “Michael Jordan never thought about that until he saw it and then he realized, ‘Wait a minute, you didn’t mean to express your condolences to me. I didn’t even think about that. He (Pippen) crossed a line . Him and Jordan, it’s over. Take it from me. “It’s over.” “

The pair’s feud has been in the spotlight again recently after Pippen announced his “Bulls-less” tour earlier this year. While many expected this to be an anti-Jordan conspiracy, the event proved to be a great one, with much appreciation for the Bulls’ winning run.But now, analysts’ first shoot It just reproduces the classic NBA on-court friction.