Scottie Pippen criticizes legendary Michael Jordan in the Chicago Bulls shirt
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen fought together in the NBA for 10 seasons. Both are extremely talented players but also possess very strong personalities.
Scottie Pippen: Michael Jordan was a terrible player before joining the Chicago Bulls
In a podcast called “Gimme the Hot Sauce”, when asked by the host where LeBron James was among the league’s greatest legends, Pippen had a rather surprising answer. He shared:
“There is no greatest player. Basketball is a team sport. I saw Michael Jordan play before coming to the Bulls. He was a terrible player and also a terrible teammate. He just practiced focused on 1v1s, and threw very poorly. Then suddenly, we became a winning team and everyone forgot all about his past.
The legendary 6-time NBA champion also shared that he would put himself in the group of the best legends in the league and that “LeBron James is the greatest player in basketball history in terms of statistics.”
Pippen has publicly expressed his discomfort many times about the great glory that Jordan has achieved in his career.
Scottie Pippen, a basketball icon in his own right, recently stirred the basketball world by taking a swipe at the legendary Michael Jordan. In a shocking statement, Pippen criticized Jordan’s playing ability, igniting a firestorm of debate among fans and analysts.
Pippen, who was once Jordan’s trusted sidekick during the Chicago Bulls’ dominant era, raised eyebrows by labeling Jordan as a subpar player. His remarks have left many questioning their seemingly unbreakable bond on the court.
This unexpected critique has opened discussions about the dynamics of teamwork and individual recognition in the NBA. Pippen’s comments challenge the prevailing notion of Jordan’s basketball prowess and legacy.
The controversy continues to unfold as fans and experts grapple with the implications of Pippen’s bold assessment of the player many consider the greatest of all time.