Beth Holland+FollowInsane Bulls Payroll 💰The 1997–98 Bulls payroll shows just how wild the gap was: Michael Jordan: $33.1M (highest in the league by far) Scottie Pippen: $2.7M (6th highest… on his own team 😳) Steve Kerr: $750K Dennis Rodman: $4.5M Jordan was basically making more than the entire rest of the roster combined. Looking back — was this the most lopsided payroll in NBA history? #NBA #ChicagoBulls #MichaelJordan #ScottiePippen #NBALegends #BasketballHistory #BasketballDebate #Sports 10120Share
Nicole Obrien+FollowPippen’s Throwback Photo Sparks Bulls NostalgiaNBA Twitter went wild after an old photo of Scottie Pippen and Larsa resurfaced, with fans joking about a mysterious wet patch on Pippen’s pants. While the memes flew, what really stood out was how quickly the conversation shifted to Bulls nostalgia. Fans reminisced about the ‘96 squad, Pippen’s lockdown defense, and the legendary MJ-Pip duo. No matter the viral moment, Pip’s legacy as a Bulls icon is untouchable. #Sports #Basketball #ScottiePippen00Share
Theresa Boyd+FollowPip vs MJ: The 'Sidekick' Label DebateAnyone else feel for Pip after reading his take on being called MJ’s sidekick? In "Unguarded," Scottie Pippen opens up about how much he hated being tagged as Robin to Jordan’s Batman, especially when it came from His Airness himself. While the Bulls’ on-court chemistry was legendary, it’s clear the off-court dynamic was way more complicated. Do you think Pip gets enough credit for those championship runs, or is the 'sidekick' label just part of NBA history? #Sports #Basketball #ScottiePippen00Share
Oscar Gonzalez+FollowPip & Kukoc Recall 9/11 Fear: Bulls BrotherhoodHearing Scottie 'Pip' Pippen open up about the fear he and his family felt flying home after 9/11 really hits hard. The fact that the Croatian Sensation, Toni Kukoc, was just as shaken shows how that tragedy united even NBA rivals. Both legends admitted they questioned their safety and future in the league. Even His Airness, MJ, was moved to return. It’s wild how world events can shake up the game and its greatest players. #Sports #Basketball #ScottiePippen00Share
Theresa Boyd+FollowScottie Pippen’s Portland mindset changed everythingScottie Pippen instantly saw something special when he joined the 1999-00 Trail Blazers—he called them the most offensively talented team he’d ever played on, even compared to his Bulls days. Instead of carrying the scoring load, Pippen focused on defense and leadership, letting stars like Rasheed Wallace and Steve Smith shine. That shift nearly took Portland to the NBA Finals and left a lasting impression on fans. Looking back, it’s wild how Pippen’s selfless approach helped a young, hungry squad punch above their weight. What do you think—could that kind of team-first attitude make a difference in today’s NBA? #Sports #Basketball #ScottiePippen10Share
Amy Tanner+FollowPippen’s Houston Gamble: Sidekick to The DreamRemember when Pip left MJ’s shadow and joined Hakeem “The Dream” and Sir Charles in Houston? Many thought Scottie would try to take over, but he made it clear: it was Hakeem’s team. The Rockets’ Big Three looked like a superteam on paper, but without a true point guard, chemistry never clicked. First-round exit to the young Shaq-Kobe Lakers still stings. Was this the biggest ‘what-if’ of the late ‘90s? #Sports #Basketball #ScottiePippen00Share
Patrick Gonzales+FollowPippen & Sir Charles: Rockets FalloutWild to look back at how Scottie Pippen, the ultimate team-first guy with the Bulls, joined the Rockets just to help Sir Charles finally grab that elusive ring. The plan was for Pip to fill the gaps and let Hakeem and Barkley lead. But after a tough playoff exit and some public shots at Barkley’s drive, things got ugly fast. Who else remembers thinking this trio would dominate the West? That friendship-turned-feud still stings decades later. #Sports #Basketball #ScottiePippen00Share
David Howard+FollowDid Scottie Pippen Peak Higher Than Russell Westbrook & Allen Iverson?In the 1993–94 season, with Michael Jordan retired, Pippen put up: 22.0 PPG 8.7 RPG 5.6 APG 2.9 SPG 49% FG 🏅 1st Team All-NBA, 1st Team All-Defense, 3rd in MVP voting 📈 Led the Chicago Bulls to a 55–27 record At his absolute best, was Pippen’s peak greater than the peaks of Westbrook or Iverson? #ScottiePippen #AllenIverson #RussellWestbrook #NBAHistory #NBADebate #Bulls #NBA #NBALegends #Sports 345Share
