Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen, the American professional basketball player, was born in Hamburg, Arkansas, U.S. He went on to win six NBA titles as a member of the Chicago Bulls.

Scottie Pippen was born on September 29, 1965.

On November 17, 1983, Scottie Pippen was selected as the 5th overall pick in the NBA draft.

Scottie Pippen made his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls against the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing with 10 points, two steals, four assists, and one rebound.

During his rookie season in 1987–88, Scottie Pippen became a regular in the Chicago Bulls' lineup. This was the beginning of his successful career with the team.

In 1990, Scottie Pippen was selected for his first NBA All-Star Game. He showcased his all-around skills and defensive prowess, solidifying his place as one of the league's top players.

Scottie Pippen is one of two NBA players known to have recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks in a playoff game, achieved against the Detroit Pistons on May 19, 1991.

Following Michael Jordan's retirement, Scottie Pippen was thrust into the role of team leader for the 1993-94 season. He recorded career highs in scoring and rebounding, guided the team to a surprising record, and was named to the All-NBA First Team and the All-Defensive First Team.

In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, during a game against the New York Knicks, Scottie Pippen, upset over not being the one to take the potential game-winner shot, refused to re-enter the game as instructed by coach Phil Jackson. This incident became one of the most controversial moments of Pippen's career.

Scottie Pippen led the NBA in steals in 1995, demonstrating his defensive prowess and ability to disrupt opponents' plays. His defensive skills were a key asset to the Chicago Bulls and contributed to their success.

Scottie Pippen won a second gold medal playing for the U.S. men's basketball team in the 1996 Summer Olympics games in Atlanta.

On April 22, 1999, Pippen was detained by police on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.

On October 2, 1999, Pippen was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for multiple players. This marked the beginning of his tenure with the Blazers from 1999 to 2003.

During the 2000-01 NBA season, Scottie Pippen suffered from tendinitis in his right elbow, which eventually led to him undergoing surgery to remove a bone fragment. Despite the injury setbacks, Pippen made a successful return to the court for the remainder of the season.

After the 2002–03 season, Scottie Pippen left Portland and signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. He returned to his old team to guide the young Bulls but faced numerous injuries throughout the season.

Scottie Pippen played his final NBA game against the Seattle SuperSonics on February 2, 2004, scoring two points, with one rebound and three assists in eight minutes of play in a 109–97 loss. This marked the end of his NBA career.

On October 5, 2004, Scottie Pippen announced his retirement from the NBA, ending his professional basketball career.

The Chicago Bulls retired Scottie Pippen's jersey number 33 on December 8, 2005, in honor of his contributions to the team.

The Chicago Bulls retired Scottie Pippen's jersey number in a ceremony on December 9, 2005. His number 33 joined other retired numbers in the Bulls' history.

In January 2008, at the age of 42, Scottie Pippen made a brief comeback to professional basketball in Scandinavia, playing for top Finnish and Swedish league teams. He showcased his skills in a series of games during this tour.

On January 20, 2010, the University of Central Arkansas retired Scottie Pippen's jersey, honoring his contributions to the basketball program.

The University of Central Arkansas retired Scottie Pippen's jersey number 33 on January 21, 2010, to commemorate his achievements.

In July 2010, Scottie Pippen returned to the Chicago Bulls as a team ambassador.

Scottie Pippen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice, once for his individual career and once as a member of the 'Dream Team', on August 13, 2010.

Two years after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Scottie Pippen was named senior advisor to the Chicago Bulls' president and chief operating officer.

In 2013, Camran Shafighi filed a $4 million lawsuit against Scottie Pippen over an incident at a restaurant in Malibu. Pippen was accused of physically attacking Shafighi after he took pictures of him.

After retiring, Scottie Pippen discovered that his financial adviser, Robert Lunn, was under investigation for bank fraud. Lunn had forged Pippen's signature on a loan and was sentenced to three years in prison in March 2016.

On April 16, 2020, Scottie Pippen revealed that he had been let go as a public relations ambassador for the Chicago Bulls due to a disagreement over compensation and his role on ESPN's The Jump.

Scottie Pippen revealed that he was not happy with how he was portrayed in the documentary 'The Last Dance' to his former teammate Michael Jordan.

On June 14, 2021, the basketball court at UCA's Ferris Center was dedicated to Scottie Pippen, recognizing his contributions to the sport.

Scottie Pippen gave an interview to GQ magazine on June 24, 2021, where he shared his thoughts and opinions.

In 2022, The Athletic ranked Scottie Pippen as the 32nd greatest player in NBA history as part of the NBA's 75th Anniversary celebrations.