Scottie Pippen

Description: (American Former Professional Basketball Player Who is Considered One of the Greatest Small Forwards of All Time)

Scottie Maurice Pippen is an American retired basketball player best known for his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. He was part of the Bulls’ legendary roster that won six NBA Championships. Pippen, along with Michael Jordan, played an instrumental role in turning basketball into an international sport and securing the Bulls’ place in the game’s history. Regarded as one of the greatest small forwards of all time, Pippen is a seven-time NBA All-Star and one-time NBA All-Star Game MVP. He has also earned the accolades of being named to All-NBA First Team three times, All-NBA Second Team two times, All-NBA Third Team two times, NBA All-Defensive First Team eight times, and NBA All-Defensive Second Team two times. The Arkansas native was also a member of two US Olympic gold medal-winning teams, in 1992 and 1996, and is the only basketball player ever to have won an NBA title and an Olympic gold medal in the same year twice. As a player, Pippen was active for 17 years, 12 of which he played for the Bulls, four for the Portland Trail Blazers, and one for the Houston Rockets. A two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Pippen was listed as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History at the 50th anniversary of the league in 1997.

Overview

Birthday September 25, 1965 (Libra)
Born In United States
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Alternative names Scotty Maurice Pippen Sr.
Height 203 cm
Spouse/Ex- Larsa Younan (m. 1997), Karen McCollum (m. 1988–1990)
Parents Preston Pippen
Ethel Pippen
Children Antron Pippen, Justin Pippen, Preston Pippen, Scotty Pippen Jr., Sierra Pippen, Sophia Pippen, Taylor Pippen, Tyler Roby Pippen

Did you know

What position did Scottie Pippen play in the NBA? Scottie Pippen played as a small forward in the NBA.
Which NBA teams did Scottie Pippen play for? Scottie Pippen played for the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, and Portland Trail Blazers during his NBA career.
Did Scottie Pippen win any NBA championships? Yes, Scottie Pippen won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan.
How many NBA All-Star selections did Scottie Pippen have? Scottie Pippen was selected to the NBA All-Star game seven times during his career.
Was Scottie Pippen inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame? Yes, Scottie Pippen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
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