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Scottie Pippen is the greatest example in basketball history of what it means to be exactly what your team needs. Without Pippen's #33, there is no second three-peat, no dynasty mythology, and arguably no six championships at all.
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Chicago Bulls
1987-1998
Houston Rockets
1998-1999
Portland Trail Blazers
1999-2003
Chicago Bulls
2003-2004
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6x NBA Champion
6 ringsWon 6 championships with the Bulls alongside Michael Jordan. Essential to every championship run.
#6 All-Time Steals Leader
2,307 steals1995-96
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 77 | 19.4 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 46.3% | 37.4% |
| 1993-94 | 72 | 22 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 49.1% | 32.0% |
| 1991-92 | 82 | 21 | 7.7 | 7 | 50.6% | 20.5% |
Scottie Pippen is the definitive case study in how defense, versatility, and basketball intelligence can reshape a franchise even when operating alongside the greatest player of a generation. His six championships with the Chicago Bulls — every one alongside Michael Jordan — tell an incomplete story: in 1993-94, with Jordan in retirement, Pippen led Chicago to 55 wins and averaged 22.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, demonstrating that his value extended well beyond his role as the second option.
What Pippen brought to Chicago that is difficult to quantify in traditional counting stats was his defensive versatility. At 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, he could guard point guards through ball screens, switch to centers, and create turnovers on the perimeter in ways that kept the Bulls' base defense organized. He is sixth on the all-time steals list with 2,307 — a number that reflects how active and purposeful his defensive engagement was, night after night.
His peak season came in 1993-94 without Jordan: 22.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists on 49.1% shooting — a line that made explicit what had always been implicit in the six-championship résumé. He was not simply a complementary player; he was a franchise player who accepted a complementary role because the player occupying the first option was the best to ever play the game.
Pippen attended the University of Central Arkansas, a program far outside the recruiting spotlight, before the Bulls selected him 5th overall in 1987. The relative obscurity of his background made his dominance at the NBA level even more striking.
Personal Life & Family
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Single (previously married to Larsa Pippen)
Children (7)
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Did You Know?
Was the youngest of 12 children and grew up in poverty in Hamburg, Arkansas — he started college as the team equipment manager before a growth spurt changed everything.
His ex-wife Larsa Pippen became a reality TV personality and her dating life has been tabloid fodder.
Son Scotty Pippen Jr. played for the Lakers and Grizzlies, continuing the family basketball legacy.
His eldest son Antron passed away at age 33 in 2021, a tragedy that deeply affected the family.
Publicly criticized Michael Jordan after "The Last Dance" documentary, saying he felt disrespected by his portrayal.
Career Honors
6x NBA Champion
7x All-Star
8x All-Defensive First Team
3x All-NBA First Team
Olympic Gold Medal (1992, 1996)
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