If you know Michael Jordan, the you definitely know who Scottie Pippen is. Scottie Pippen is well known as the “wingman” of Michael Jordan back in the day at the height of their basketball career. Scottie Pippen is seen as one who backs up the “airness” of Michael Jordan, sometimes giving the needed defensive play or that crucial assist to the basket.
On April 7, 2011, during the halftime of a heated basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics (Chicago won by the way, 97-81), Chicago unveiled the sculpture of Pippen which will be displayed in the United Center for everyone to see.
Scottie Pippen’s career is a colorful one – being part of 6 NBA Championships that fueled his popularity at par with Michael Jordan himself. Scottie Pippen was later on traded to the Houston Rockets in 1998, but did not mesh in with the likes of Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon. He was then traded to the Portland Trailblazers but did not left a lasting or even a memorable performance for the Trailblazers.
Scottie Pippen retired after the 2003-2004 season.
Now, Pippen is mostly seen at the bench during Chicago Bulls games. Pippen is currently part of Chicago Bulls’ coaching team although only in ambassador capacity.
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So what’s the difference between Jordan’s sculpture and Pippen’s? aside from the size and location, not much. Unfortunately, you have to pay a ticket in order to view Pippen’s sculpture. But what’s the point in paying for a couple of bucks if you can catch the “real deal” sitting on Chicago Bull’s bench, right?
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