Scottie Pippen was an MVP-caliber superstar at his peak, but he knew his place. NBA
UNDERRATED. A star in his own right, Scottie Pippen combines raw talent, a steady work ethic and a sense of unselfishness. Photo by Paul K. Buck AFP
The Miami Heat had Dwyane Wade during LeBron James’ controversial tenure there from 2010-2014. The Boston Celtics had Kevin McHale dominate the competition alongside Larry Bird while the Los Angeles Lakers had “Big Game” James Worthy finishing plays for the “Showtime” mastermind, Magic Johnson. Once Jordan’s name is mentioned, people immediately think of championship rings too many for one hand, signature sneakers and an image of a man suspended mid-air, legs spread and ready for a thunderous slam dunk.
To this day, Jordan’s 63-point explosion in the opening round of the 1986 postseason against the Celtics stands as the league’s 34-year-old single-game playoff scoring record. Jordan and Pippen would then go on to cement their legacies shoulder-to-shoulder as the Bulls recorded two title three-peats in a span of 8 years.
His “jack of all trades” activity on the court eventually paved the way in popularizing the “point forward” position not seen since Larry Bird revolutionized it in the 1980s. Although Pippen did not have the same luxury for the majority of his career, he was given a small window to prove that he too can lead a team as the primary option.
The Bulls entered the 1994 playoffs with a record of 55-27, just two wins worse than the year before with Jordan still at the helm. This feat has since been replicated by Kevin Garnett in 2003, LeBron James in 2009 and most recently, Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2017.
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