timeHe tried in good faith to bring back the legend chicago bulls Together, we failed to reunite in the end Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen after the pair skipped the event.
The first Ring of Honor gala was attended by 13 players, coaches and executives.along with Jordan and Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Toni Kukoc, Phil Jackson, Artis Gilmore, Johnny “Red” Kerr, Dick Klein, Jerry Krause , Bob Love, Jerry Sloan, Chet Walker and Tex Winter Both have a place in Bulls folklore – as well as that 1995-96 team that won a record-breaking 72 games.
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but jordan and pippen Their absence after no-show raised eyebrows despite notifying organizers in advance that they would not attend.
The famous pair were the stars of the team’s six-time championship dynasty in the ’90s, but their tumultuous relationship was chronicled in detail in the 2020 Netlfix documentary The Last Dance.
since then, Pippen didn’t shy away from taking multiple swipes at the NBA icon; call Jordan A “terrible player”, he was fired from his role as team ambassador shortly after.
Bulls president: ‘I actually don’t know how much effort went into this’ Jerry Reinsdorf he said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times .
“Obviously it would be better if everyone was here, but we know not everyone can be here. I believe Michael recorded something.”
Why didn’t Jordan and Pippen show up?
While he did not give a reason for his inability to attend the event, some viewed it as an attempt to duck pippen Because they still couldn’t continue.What’s more, his Son Marcus is currently dating Pippen’s ex-wife Larsawhich only adds to the embarrassment.
But the Bulls didn’t mind, uploading an 80-second video clip of the six-time NBA champion in which he paid an impassioned tribute to the team’s fans.
“I’m sorry I can’t be there tonight, but I don’t want to let that stop you guys from having fun.” Jordan He said.
“Believe me, I’m very grateful and very honored. To the fans, you guys have supported me since I stepped foot in Chicago. Even today, I still see a lot of Chicago fans.
“So, I think we made a huge impression and changed the image of what Chicago stands for in terms of championships. Every time you look up to the rafters, I hope you always remember, where we were and where we are now Where. And we will always be champions.”