The relationship between two of the Chicago Bulls’ most iconic legends, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, has reached a breaking point, and according to Stephen A. Smith’s recent comments on his podcast, the reasons can be traced back to 2021 Year.
The partnership of Jordan and Pippen has been synonymous with NBA success for years, marking the Bulls’ golden era in the 1990s. However, Pippen’s revelations in the book “No Guard” published in 2021 seemed to have left a deep impression on Jordan. Betrayal and alienated from his ex-partner.
The breakup appears to have been sparked by a series of comments Pippen made in a book, in which he expressed his affection for Jordan and what he felt was a lack of support during difficult times. One of the highlights was that Pippen didn’t offer condolences to Jordan after his father’s death, even though they spoke on the phone.
Journalist Stephen A. Smith, known for his in-depth knowledge of the world of basketball, breaks down how Jordan came to these revelations. According to Smith, Jordan felt deeply betrayed by Pippen’s lack of empathy and support, especially during such a sensitive time as losing his father.
“But all these years later, when Scottie Pippen brought up the death of his father, the murder of his father, and how he purposely refused to express condolences, Michael Jordan’s words were: ‘I hope it was worth it. I hope it was worth it. “I felt sorry for him. I have nothing. ” He literally said: “I have nothing more to say. “I know Michael Jordan well enough to know what this means,” Stephen A. Smith said.
A feud has intensified with ‘The Last Dance’
The rift between Jordan and Pippen is nothing new. Since the release of the 2020 documentary “The Last Dance,” which gave an in-depth look at the Bulls dynasty and their final season, tensions between former teammates have emerged. Pippen, like other members of the Bulls team, expressed dissatisfaction with the way they were portrayed in the documentary, which may have laid the foundation for the growing animosity between him and Jordan.
The revelations in Pippen’s book seemed to be the final straw for Jordan. Smith said Jordan was disappointed and disillusioned by the betrayal of his former teammate. Smith said his words reflected his deep regret and sense of completion in his relationship with Pippen.