Scottie Pippen

Basketball Player

Scotty Maurice Pippen Sr., usually spelled Scottie Pippen, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.

Full Name

Birthday

Sep 25, 1965

deathday

AGE

BORN

United States

BIrth SIGN

Libra

RElationship

Height

6′ 8″

Net Worth

About

Scottie Maurice Pippen was born on September 25, 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas. He is the youngest of 12 children and the only one who attended college. His parents were Ethel and Preston Pippen. Pippen played basketball in high school at Hamburg High School and was named All-State his senior year. After high school he attended University of Central Arkansas but transferred to University of Arkansas after two years.

At the University of Arkansas, Pippen became a standout player for the Razorbacks and helped them reach the Sweet 16 in the 1989 NCAA tournament. He then declared for the 1987 NBA draft and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics as the fifth overall pick. He was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice and future draft picks which would prove to be one of the best trades ever made in sports history.

Pippen quickly established himself as an all-star caliber player with his impressive defense, playmaking abilities, and athleticism. In 1991 he won his first championship with Michael Jordan and the Bulls where he averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals per game during their playoff run that year. The Bulls went on to win 3 more championships from 1992-1998 with Pippen as an integral part of every title team.

Pippen left Chicago in 1998 after 11 seasons but returned to help lead a young team led by rookie phenom Tyson Chandler back to contention and make it to a Game 7 against the New Jersey Nets in 2003 before falling short in overtime. Throughout his career Scottie Pippen has been named to seven all-star teams, eight All-NBA Teams, seven All-Defensive Teams, won six NBA Championships (1991-93; 1996-98) and was named one of fifty greatest players in NBA History in 1996.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1965</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Scottie Pippen is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On September 25, 1965, Scottie Pippen was born in Hamburg, Arkansas.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1987</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Selected 5th Overall by the Seattle SuperSonics</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Scottie is selected 5th overall in the NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1987–1993</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Traded to Chicago Bulls and Forms the Dynamic Duo with Michael Jordan</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Scottie is traded to the Chicago Bulls and forms one of the greatest duos in basketball history with Michael Jordan.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1991</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">NBA All-Star Game MVP</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Scottie wins the NBA All Star Game MVP Award.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1996</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins 1st NBA Championship</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Scottie and the Bulls win their first of three consecutive championships.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1998</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Named One of NBA's 50 Greatest Players</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Scottie is named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA History.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2005</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Scottie Pippen is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's a Great Team Player</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Scottie Pippen is known for being an incredible team player. He was a key member of the Chicago Bulls during their dynasty in the 90s and helped them win 6 championships. He was also a great leader on the court, and his unselfish attitude made him a great teammate.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> His Versatile Skill Set</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Scottie Pippen was an incredibly versatile player who could do it all on the court. He could score, rebound, pass, defend, and lead his team to victory. He was one of the most complete players in NBA history and could do whatever was asked of him.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> His Loyalty to the Bulls</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Scottie Pippen was extremely loyal to the Chicago Bulls throughout his career. He spent 12 seasons with the team, even when he had chances to leave for greener pastures. His loyalty was praised by Bulls fans, and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest Bulls ever.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Player to Win Six NBA Championships</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Scottie Pippen is the first player in NBA history to win six championships, all with the Chicago Bulls.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Seven Time All-Star</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Pippen was a seven-time All-Star, a two-time All-Star Game MVP, five-time All-NBA First Team selection, and two-time All-Defensive First Team selection.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Olympic Champion</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Pippen won an Olympic gold medal with the 1992 United States men's basketball team. He also competed on the 1996 Olympic team.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Named After Scottie Dogs</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Scottie Pippen was named after Scottie dogs because his father loved the breed. He even owned a pet Scottie dog as a child.</p></div>