Stephen A. on Scottie Pippen’s comments about MJ: ‘I think he went over the line’ | First Take

[@jackbaldridge9096]

In Michael Jordan’s hall of fame speech the first thing he said was “when you saw me winning 6 championships you saw scottie pippen with me”

[@Michael_Page]

Not really much of a compliment, it's just a fact. He did not say he could have never won 6 without Pippen, he just says Pippen was there. It's not like he was going out on a limb for Scottie or telling us something we did not already know. After he briefly acknowledged Pippen, he said every championship I won, not every championship WE won.

[@danny_daphantom]

@@Michael_Page facts bro

[@Nefarious24]

@@Michael_Page who cares MJ carried that team anyways, what more do you want from him .

[@samuelgustafsson2322]

@@Michael_Page ”There is no Michael Jordan without Scottie Pippen”. I rest my case🤝

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

@@Michael_Page it's literally the biggest comment you can give a role player.

[@ENix14]

“There would be no Michael Jordan without Scottie Pippen.” That’s what MJ said! What more praise do you want than that, Scottie? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jayp8124]

And he said that at his Hall of Fame speech too. Lol

[@cutonadime]

@Hm 😂😂 always someone complaining

[@whenthepainends]

@Hm that's not the insinuation. We TREAT Michael as the superior and he is very clearly trying to state that much of the praise ppl give him should be directed at Pippen instead due to their duo being the formula for 6 rings. Using your thought process, there is literally no way Michael could give praise to Scottie that wouldn't be seen as condescending due to the level of respect each of them are given.

[@sup9542]

I don't think Jordan really believes that. I think Jordan believes that he would have won rings with any decent team. And I'm sure that's true. Without Pippen they would have plugged someone else in there and won. Pippen is overrated because of how great MJ was.

[@starrynight2311]

@Hm The reason people there is even a CONVERSATION is people like you like who add flames to the fire. Scottie was one of the greatest players in the history of the league. He was one of the greatest teammates, to the greatest dynasty, to the greatest player. Calm down.

[@ad34bballin]

I don't think being called MJ's best teammate is an insult. And MJ always acknowledges that he never won a ring without Scottie.

[@RPYMCMB]

That’s what I’m saying…I don’t get it. He is just mad about Future and his ex.

[@agemre]

He means even though he was called his best teammate, he was never given enough credit and always got the blame and when you see the last dance you can see how Jordan actually is being condescending even when for example Pippen has a migraine, he says he could not argue to the point where Pippen has or not. He does not even believe that.. He also blames him when he was incredibly underpaid and did not want to go to surgery during summer and the list goes on...

[@fleeion8425]

@@agemre They don’t care bro. They worship MJ & he can do no wrong to them.

[@ericcintron9319]

It has to be deeper than what is being revealed cuz I would be ecstatic if Michael Jordan called me his best teammate of anything lol

[@phillipdunn4060]

Man please if Scottie was Lebrons teammate .. y’all would be screaming how LBJ could never did it without him or how Scottie saved his legacy lol . He wouldn’t just be his “ greatest teammate “ lol

[@MrChiCity3]

He forgot Craig Hodges, the realest brother to ever play in the NBA. Who gave a letter to the president, from the Black community. Then got black balled out the NBA.

[@MrShanester117]

Craig Hodges was a knock down shooter, until the playoffs

[@euphoricrain775]

They did that because he was Muslim. Best at the 3 point contest.

[@thagreatone3139]

@@euphoricrain775 facts he knew the truth

[@royzellcooper8397]

Scott Burrell was solid

[@sbanats]

He was an assassin

[@cherryrosemararac5893]

When MJ won the 1997 finals mvp, he said with millions watching at home and thousands in the United Center, that Scottie was his mvp. And for many years after that, including the documentary, he has always given him credit and praise. Scottie also had MJ induct him into the HOF. I just recently found a video on youtube of Scottie at a hornets game surprising MJ in his owners box and both hugging and happy to see each other. Scottie all these years has mostly had good things to say about MJ. So has Scottie been lying all these years and only pretended to like MJ, or is he lying now just to sell books? Yes, MJ's production company produced or at least was a part of the last dance, but MJ himself did not. If he doesn't like how he was portrayed in it, then blame the director or prod. company. I've never agreed with Stephen A more!

[@minatodroger7890]

I'm wondering if he always felt this way. 🤔

[@ivantheterribler8346]

@@wilfredjones4042 how did he throw him under the bus

[@ronaldgreen8423]

Scottie Pippen should of rightfully been the MVP on all six of the Bulls championship teams,fact.

[@ivantheterribler8346]

@@ronaldgreen8423 hahahahahaha yeah

[@ClarkeIllmatical]

@@ronaldgreen8423 What? Stop it.

[@seanc6754]

I don't agree with Sa very often but I completely agree with him on this one

[@Marsonis2ya]

He isn't right...Jordan wasn't winning until Scottie got there. Yes, Jordan helped Scottie more in terms of his career but Scottie did help Jordan. Jordan does act like the rest of those guys were support pieces and he pretty much did everything which isn't true. Even if he truly believes it was true...why say anything. The fans will and have come to that determination on their own. You (Jordan) don't need to say it and be disrespectful of the work your teammates put into that dynasty.

[@TheGoch]

Very subjective analysis SAS....your opinion isn't facts SAS

[@cjcj6705]

@@Marsonis2ya jordan wasn’t winning before scottie because he was only 3 seasons into his career. Some players don’t even make the playoffs in their first 3 years. The first time the bulls win a playoff series jordan averaged 45ppg in the series while pippen only averaged 7ppg

[@jamesrowe2383]

@@TheGoch please point out SAs inaccuracies just one

[@alvinrichmond305]

Take this with a grain of salt. Pipp has been dealing with alot. He lost his son, Future pushed him into mid life crisis, and the last dance opened old wounds. When he comes around he'll realize it doesn't matter what people think about him or how he is portrayed, none of it matters...he has to get out of his head. My opinion, Pipp is one of the best to lace em up.

[@nippahut]

100% great comment man!!

[@smokesmitty1]

And his wife was stepping out literally

[@jerzeyvosh5863]

@@smokesmitty1 that’s what he meant when he said future pushed him into a mid life crisis 😂🤝

[@majthemayor468]

@@jerzeyvosh5863 he should thank future for that she was a bird and future opened his eyes to that. Scottie just gotta stop being a simp

[@williamgreene7870]

Scotty pipen was one of the best basketball player ever

[@robeltsegaye5800]

Scottie's ego: Phil's a racist and Michael is nothing without me! Now go buy my book!

[@travelinman]

Basically

[@cgainz954]

Lmaoooo

[@Andrew1454]

Yup lol

[@jeremymason8081]

Yoooo

[@Est.N1985]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sounds about right.

[@alexandrossimitzis146]

Scottie, my heart goes out to you for your personal troubles. You're in a bad, bad place but Michael Jordan had nothing to do with it! Neither did Phil Jackson whom you called racist, when Mike, Shaq and Kobe, and other black players never even hinted anything like that! I also expected the Last Dance to be about the 97-98 Bulls, but it was way better than I was expecting! Scottie, you're one of my favorite players, but you just added another argument of why MJ's the GOAT! If your Robin (and the best Robin ever at that) carries you to a 6 a 0 finals record and you're so bitter that elevates MJ even more in the GOAT debate!

[@evolutionstationmusic2559]

Amen . He lost his kid !! He is hurting but some self control would be advisable

[@dijonherbert2047]

They carried each other Mike wasn’t goin to any finals without jordan

[@Keym78]

1. MJ has always thanked his teammates, even in post game interviews when the press tried to steer the attention toward him only. 2. He has given Scottie plenty of credit on countless occasions, including MJ's hall of fame speech. 3. No, Mike didn't win without Scottie Pippen, but ALL of those players also rode MJ's coattails to every ring with that dynasty. 4. If we're really being honest about it, The Last Dance WAS about Michael Jordan, as it should have been. People did not watch it to see Scottie's last season with the Bulls...or anyone else's for that matter. People tuned in because they got a rare, exclusive look MJ...and his supporting cast. It is what it is, and Pip is definitely in his feelings about something. Last time I checked, Michael never sat out the last seconds of a playoff game the way Pip did either. And Pip should remember that when he wants to talk about being a team player.

[@reelshooter_cs221]

Finally some hindsight that is better than others.

[@byronherrera435]

Scottie ain't no supporting cast

[@juanfigueroa9148]

@@byronherrera435 ummm yeah he was

[@JohnJohn-pm9wq]

MJ dedicated so many parts on the last dance about Scottie. MJ retired right before the training school cause his dad was murdered and Scottie calls him selfish? Chicago wanted to trade Scottie for T Mac in 98 and it was Jordan who stopped that from happening

[@Keym78]

@@byronherrera435 if he's not part of the supporting cast, then what is he? MJ is clearly the star of the show, and calling Scottie a co-star would imply that he and MJ are equals, which is NOT the case. MJ has always been gracious and respectful of the Pip, especially in the public eye. So, what would YOU call Scottie? You didn't provide that info in your five word response to what you cherry picked from alllll the other insight that I provided. I've always believed Pip to be the most underrated player in the HOF, but he is not on the same level as MJ, and he never was. That's both fact and opinion.

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

It's a team sport. They all contributed and won together. 🏆

[@jermo1213]

They're nothing without Jordan. That's just the reality.

[@_gnarkill_7635]

True. But they weren’t winnings rings or being one of if not the best team in nba history with out Jordan.

[@_gnarkill_7635]

@@johnsmith_1942 and Jordan is on the record several times saying he wasn’t winning without pippen and his teammates. Pippen is wrong

[@_gnarkill_7635]

@@johnsmith_1942 Jordan was a “role player”?. You’re joking right?. And basketball is a team sport. Exactly why Lebron can’t win without having multiple super stars. You take Jordan off that bulls team they aren’t winning more than 30 games. Are you saying Jordan wasn’t on record thanking pippen several times?. Like more than a several dozen times

[@_gnarkill_7635]

@@johnsmith_1942 umm because you said no to my comment. Are you slow?

[@imac2612]

Scottie needs a hug. He’s kinda realizing that ppl don’t care about him nearly as much as he thought ppl did. He’s moving like a child.

[@tylercampbell6272]

Bro, MJ took most of the credit when it really should be split 50/50 with Pippen. Look up the stats in the playoffs and Finals. MJ actually regressed a little while scottie actually led in most categories.

[@imac2612]

@@tylercampbell6272 if you're trying to tell me Michael Jordan was not the most important player on the team I will have to respectfully disagree. If we are comparing impact of both it is not the same and alot of average players got elevated to championship levels because of Jordan. Pippen was great but let's not pose sight of who Jordan was

[@ianbjs]

@@imac2612 I would disagree aswell. I say both have the same impact MJ in scoring while Pip took care of everything else. When MJ was having trouble against Magic in the finals who took that assignment that help them win first chip? It was pippen.

[@imac2612]

@@ianbjs everyone has their opinion I welcome the discussion. But if we are talking about the NBA the bulls franchise is a shell of itself without Jordan. Pippen isn't Pippen without Jordan. Bill wennignton, luc Longley, etc are in the same boat. It's a team sport they all played a role and contributed but the hardest role to fill is the one Jordan did. Pippen was great I hope that isn't lost in my argument but to say he has the same life without Jordan is a bit odd to me. I could be wrong but it comes across as terrible as a person from Pippen to bring this out now. Kinda like he needs attention.

[@joethomas6277]

@@imac2612 The Bulls did take the Knicks to 7 games the year MJ was out That Knick’s team lost the finals in 7 games. So it’s not like the Bulls were a lottery team without Jordan. MJ was clearly the best player, but he did have great teammates as well.

[@Jay-jf3sl]

Scottie is on a tear right now!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 He's coming after everybody, averaging 50-10-12, on 60% FG; 45% 3PT; 93% FT!!! He's in playoff mode!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jayoplantern]

Scottie is burning bridges that can't be built back

[@jayzee316]

Are you sure those aren't Larsa's numbers?

[@xxx_monte6714]

😂😂

[@power2491]

Larusa Pippen wife got him acting like this!

[@jibodakid]

@@jayzee316 Hey O

[@megatrncb]

What Scottie is doing to MJ happens to a lot of people. Sometimes a person you praise and think the world of will turn like this against you. The root cause ENVY. Some people can be around you for years and disguise it, but eventually it will come out.

[@anz2441]

You got to the heart of the matter ! Pure Envy

[@GREGG.T]

AMEN

[@AnHebrewChild]

Very very interesting. I think you're exactly right about this. It's very scary to see the look in Scottie's eyes these days when he talks about Michael. Serpentine almost. Like a Judas Iscariot figure. It's interesting to note that the Bible says in Matthew 27 that the priests and religious rulers "delivered Jesus to be crucified because of their ENVY." Wow. Anyway, very astute observation about envy being at the core of this, and how people can disguise it for years and years and then.... bam. Turn on you. I hope Scottie catches himself. He's in a bad way right now

[@alexasmith141]

💯💯

[@abishekps1030]

Stephen A Smith has spoken to everybody in last two days. Scottie, MJ, Issaih Thomas. What a man..

[@boredrichguy]

Don't forget: the very first person MJ thanked at his Hall of Fame speech was Scottie. Now he disrespecting him like this? Smehh!

[@emerystheimmortal417]

Like how is someone saying you are their best teammate anything but a sign of respect. Like seriously.

[@michaelsobers2871]

@@emerystheimmortal417 that's like how WNBA take offensive when they are called by their jersey number instead of their names...completely ridiculous its basketball

[@brandonespinoza111]

But is Scottie wrong all anyone talks about is Jordan they say Jordan is 6-0 in finals they don’t say that about Scottie

[@emerystheimmortal417]

@@brandonespinoza111 Did you watch the documentary. All of the main flaws of MJ on and off the court were discussed. It did not just talk about his good parts and the bashed everyone else.

[@kejuangreene5367]

@@brandonespinoza111 anyone but Jordan, do not go on a rant about a teammate who acknowledged you multiple times bc the media isn’t

[@derlip07]

“whenever they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen”- MJ

[@natetrix79]

But they don’t & that’s Scottie’s point, MJ didn’t win 6 the Bulls won 6.

[@samuelgustafsson2322]

@@natetrix79 “But they don’t”, that’s the media who obviously praise the star. But that’s not on MJ right?

[@THEKING-ix6rw]

@@natetrix79 that's not his fault so why take it out on him

[@wilsonbrito9565]

@@natetrix79 not mj fault

[@Juntao1989]

@@natetrix79 “Lebron beat the warriors in 2016. Lebron won 4 rings” You don’t hear them speak on his teammates like that even tho Kyrie hit the shot so please stop Talkin lol

[@JorgeBarba]

Scottie Pippen is tripping. MJ has been very appreciative of Scottie. The Last Dance was a doc about the Bulls Dynasty, not just the last season; which was a better idea and the reason we were all hooked. And MJ was the sparkplug of the dynasty, facts.

[@tylercampbell6272]

MJ is great but cmon, Scottie was everything to the Bulls. All MJ did was take 30+ FGA per game. Scottie led in most statistical categories in the playoffs.

[@baka825]

@@tylercampbell6272 My man, are you trying to insinuate Pippen is even close to MJ as a player?

[@aidyn7758]

@@tylercampbell6272 Hahaha are you implying that scottie was anywhere near the player mike was?

[@ianbjs]

@@aidyn7758 Yes aside from scoring pippen was a better rebounder, passer, defender and blocker than MJ and it's a fact.

[@aidyn7758]

@@ianbjs He wasn’t a better passer Pippen was just in a position to facilitate, that wasn’t Mikes job. When he was a pg for a brief stint he averaged a triple double. Mike has one less defensive first teams and a a dpoty that pippen doesn’t have. Maybe rebounding and thats about it. Also it wasn’t even like they were comparable scorers and jordan etched him out, there levels between them in ability. Mike was also 1000x the clutch player pippen was

[@thesun5924]

“In all the videos, you never just saw me, you saw Scottie Pippen, every championship I won” The first thing MJ said in his Hall of Fame speech… the first person he acknowledged…

[@IKingEntertainment85]

But didn't mention everybody else ! Scottie is still Right !

[@Mana_Maui]

@@IKingEntertainment85 that’s because Scottie is the only person he won 6 championships with.

[@mlkboogie8172]

He also shared the 1997 finals mvp trophy with him… nobody does that except the greatest!

[@Johenz]

I never seen LeBron teammate or players around his era hate him so much. Paul pierce dropped his beef with bron once he retired

[@icemann1419]

He’s the greatest player to ever play the game. People want to know his story more than anybody else in that time period and everybody got a good amount of screen time considering. This dude is delusional.

[@tobifakanle8278]

MJ: "There would be no Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen" Scottie: "He couldn't be more condescending if he tried" ???

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

Thank you

[@ISJP2906]

For reals man I don't get that at all

[@mo3bandz91]

How are u gonna leave out the other names he said? This is why context is important lmao

[@ShutThePuck]

​@@ISJP2906 It doesn't make sense because what Scottie really wants is to be validated by others in a way that is just never going to happen. He's not happy/comfortable with the image that he has of himself and he expects others to pander to his mid life crisis nonsense. Scottie is lost and he's lashing out, none of what he's been doing/saying recently makes any sense, he's obviously had personal issues that are not helping but he'll never be happy until he's happy with himself and stops expecting that from others.

[@kshinokevin]

What ?!?!

[@kenduwilliamson5436]

Thank you Stephen A! I've been telling everyone for years that the "Jordan rules" wasn't just for Mike. It was the whole Bulls team. Especially Pippen.

[@darnellstokes9042]

It’s a scouting report. Everybody has one.

[@blacprophet1153]

It was only for MJ. Scottie came out soft as tissue!!!

[@darnellstokes9042]

@@blacprophet1153 that still doesn’t refute what he says

[@kenduwilliamson5436]

@@blacprophet1153 I disagree. Chuck Daly knew that he also had to slow their second best player on that team as well. Never recalled Pippen being soft at all. I know he did have a migraine against them in a close out game

[@blacprophet1153]

@@kenduwilliamson5436 I'm from Chicago and watched Pippen this entire career. He was soft. The X man and Rodman used to punk him!!?

[@stephenscott8632]

Honestly this shows that pippen secretly always hated Jordan and resented him. Jordan may not have been perfect but he went through same thing pippen did and never blamed anyone. Pippen consistently wants credit for more then he deserves. Jordan was a mega star without pippen or any of those players. Pippen was averaging 7ppg his rookie year. Jordan pulled this team along

[@daryllndemmayah4874]

It’s not about that it’s about giving praise and credibility to your teammates. Who made you in to the global icon you are. At least Muhammad Ali did it mostly by himself and still gives credit to others. Jordan doesn’t do that.

[@deeznuts5602]

@@daryllndemmayah4874 jordan praise scottie throughout his whole career. He even said, when you mention jordan, you must mention scottie. He acknowlodged how he won everything with pippen. How has jordan not apreciated him??

[@mikaelespath7624]

@@daryllndemmayah4874 That's nonsense and you know it. Jordan has even called Pippen the greatest teammate he ever had, which for some reason, Scottie took as an insult. Its not Micheal's fault Scottie is so insecure.

[@bobhanson1037]

Mj made the documentary... seems apparent he made it to hit back at lebrons greatness. Pippen felt disrespected on a team he was a huge part of. MJ was an amazing player but he's also a giant jackass. Pippen made it farther without mj than mj did without pippen...

[@mursuka80]

He was pissed MJ did not want to help with his contract situation.

[@princeyoulou]

This is the Stephen I like. Factual and straight, no BS and no cutting corners.

[@heinz2554]

I think it comes down to MJ being more charismatic outside of court and a more people person vs. Scottie. That’s where the extra money really was for MJ.

[@mlee2537]

Endorsements.

[@ninomoss3795]

Scottie earned more money during his career than MJ did.

[@314Leothelion31]

@@ninomoss3795 through salary but MJ made more in endorsements and appearances.

[@angeljulianbarba797]

@@314Leothelion31 thats not mjs fault

[@Eye_Know]

it’s times like this, i wish Max was here to give an actual good take

[@HOLLYSPOTLITEENT]

True

[@stopcampin4097]

Watch his show then

[@Wastebro]

HARD DISLIKE 👎🏽

[@Brenton-xc2fg]

you guys can’t stop talking about max can you

[@champ2233killad]

What was the "bad take" here?

[@albericponcedeleon2696]

Feels refreshing to see SAS come out with a calm and rational take again.

[@ghettogov6161]

Lol yeah I was ready to disagree with him but he came prepared

[@romulo353]

Unheard of for me... first time I have witnessed it.

[@crazynice32]

Scottie taking out all that anger about Larsa on MJ lol

[@chacheville2238]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@baka825]

Should've went for Future but he went for MJ who he know would not shoot back at him. That's tuff.

[@JKTProductionzIncNCo]

@@baka825 Bros before hoes. Scottie is making big mistakes by trying to tear don Phil & Mike.

[@nikkiecampbell2473]

Lmaooooo

[@losodinero]

Thanks Stephen. Always hits the nail right on the head.

[@arabking6251]

Scottie P. You are appreicated because I seen your greatness Scottie, don't let nobody put you down, you are one of the greatest.

[@kingsleyanyang-kusi5024]

He is still not MJ!!!

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

When Michael Jordan walks into a room, everybody stops and looks at him. That's who he is. He is still larger than life and he didn't need a documentary to still prove that.

[@streetjones7713]

He wasn't a winner until Pippen came... end of discussion

[@ZM-830]

@@streetjones7713 you 🤡 do you know how much Michael Jordan accomplished long before pipen came along and even when Scotty was with MJ and the Bulls they still did not win a championship because they could not get past the Detroit Pistons at first, plus pipen didn't when a championship the whole time Jordan was gone for 2 year now STFU

[@kantenpayne7011]

@@ZM-830MJ won accolades but not championships (which matter the most) without Scottie Pippen is what he meant

[@josephdurnin7698]

"You can't mention the name Michael Jordan without Scottie Pippen". Scottie is hella sensitive, MJ is a straight talker but he's always been consistent in his recognition of Scottie.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

This is the irony. Scottie was the better teammate. The good cop. MJ was known to be the scary a-hole teammate. But off the court, Scottie is the one who has shown to be more selfish than MJ.

[@RPRJ1992]

JORBUM

[@hillboycejr4939]

@@RPRJ1992 funny

[@ActiveRehabMobility]

Lol just because MJ is the goat doesn’t mean he wasn’t a selfish a hole his whole life

[@markoantonio8405]

MJ is the SELFISH one. All that matters is his IMAGE!!! 4get all the ppl that killed over his EXPENSIVE A$$ sneakers. He couldn't care less about anything that doesn't have a JUMPMAN

[@majarjones8388]

He buys jails

[@nuttnbutfunxrp7232]

I think what he and many people missed is that the majority of people were focused on Michael during his era of play. People who didn't watch basketball began watching because of Michael. Back then, men who didn't wear athletic clothing began wearing Nike gear or tennis shoes because of Michael. The brutality Michael experienced on the court and how his little self bounced up off of the ground brought out a special level of intriguing. I got my mom into watching the Bulls before leaving the state. Who was her player? Michael! She got our prissy, feminine, non sports watching neighbor hooked on Michael too. Not Scottie! After moving to another state they would remind each other and call me when Michael was coming on. Not Scottie! My mom and I believe Pippen and the rest of the team played at their level because Michael demanded it. To me, that speaks volumes! Michael was a "rockstar" playing basketball! He's the person who people all over the world wanted to know. It wasn't Pippen nor the others at Michael's level. Yes, we liked the others but we wanted Michael's life. We weren't gloating about Scottie, Kukoc, Kerr, Harper, or Rodman and we loved them. But, at least how I felt back then and even now, our hearts were for Michael. The irony in what Pippen says is........ If Michael wasn't who deserved the stage and Scottie or any of the others was the best player, why haven't they come out with their own documentary? Sales would show who people were interested in. I'm glad he's mad and living a miserable life of envy. Ridiculous! Wouldn't have thought he was such a wussy.

[@aarondigby5054]

MJ wouldn't have three pest no time if it wasn't for Scottie, Grant and Rodman be for real because those three toiled with the rebounding leaving MJ to be fresh in the fourth qtr to play effective offense

[@factsonlyspeaker985]

Pippen had a career avg of 16 points a game. Facts! Nuff said! Grown Men saw Jordan play and Pippen play and we all saw that and know that if Pippen never played with Jordan not only would he not be in the top #50 of All-Time but he would have never even been known as Great let alone even good. FACTS!

[@Destiny-ps6cs]

Stephen right 💯💯. Love Scottie but he can't blame MJ for his problems

[@amandagreer6123]

True

[@antonioojeda9891]

The problem is one guy got all the credit for a whole team's contribution

[@serialsbabydaddy8787]

@@antonioojeda9891 facts

[@Griffx99]

Wish this clip was longer. This is when SAS is at his best

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Scottie wouldn't win those rings without MJ either, so what's Scottie's point? Scottie couldn't win a ring next to Hakeem and Barkley. Or win with a stacked 2000 Blazers being up 15 on the Lakers.

[@1AJBOOMER]

Facts 💯👌🏽

[@heemboy7572]

Facts Bro

[@ENix14]

Amen to this

[@apson1]

Jordan was a perennial loser without Pippen

[@PrinceCortezJones]

His point is just what you said. If the same goes for Mike AND Scottie then Jordan should pipe down on the disrespect. If Jordan is justified so is scottie. If scottie is wrong, Jordan is wrong

[@cheothegeo2742]

“Michael Jordan won 6 championships…. but I didn’t win without Scottie pippin.” - MJ

[@Brewskidudes]

Stephen, you were spot on!! The Air Jordan shoes were even more popular than the NBA in the late 80s worldwide, cos in Nigeria we knew what it was to own one of those......the slam dunk competitions MJ did before the championships were significant. Barkley never got a ring but he's one of the greatest. Jordan would have still been the greatest even if he never won a ring.

[@iTuber012]

This is the Stephen A we all know and love... INSIDER knowledge

[@phillyjahbreezy215]

If MJ didn’t pushed those guys everyday at practice, those guys wouldn’t gain confidence within themselves to evaluate their game. Scottie still sad Future smashed Larsa . He needs a hug and tap on the back

[@Drippy_Blerd]

What Future got to do with this? Kinda random.

[@health-is-everything8042]

Jordan 1-9 in the playoffs with no Pippen . And 154wins- 171 Ls all times with no Pippen.

[@juanfigueroa9148]

@@health-is-everything8042 even with pippen that bulls team gets swept by that Celtics team which many believe to be the greatest team ever. Horace grant was the better teammate for many years before the early 90s

[@iranianintelligenceagency9337]

@@Drippy_Blerd Apparently, Scottie Pippen's wife cheated with Future, and that, along with Scottie's child dying this year, may have caused his constant critiques recently

[@riddler2222]

Michael also grew his NBA and endorsement money with wise investments and is now a billionaire. Scottie had financial issues after he retired. (how did that private jet work out for you "No Tippin Pippen.") I guess that's MJs fault right Scottie?

[@johnfinnerty4243]

I think Stephen A sums it up real well!! Tough to argue with a lot of it!

[@chet174able]

It's just sad because they were great together. They were my childhood heroes

[@dawudibndawud]

“Those Championships didn’t make him (MJ), they made y’all (Pippen and them).”

[@mambalevel1017]

Scottie wouldn’t even go into the game for his teammates lmao Tony still hit that shot tho

[@sirhoopalot1125]

Water

[@natetrix79]

Scottie also didn’t quit on his team to go play MINOR LEAGUE baseball sooooooo yeah.

[@soda8736]

@@natetrix79 stepping away in the off-season and quiting at the end of playoff game is a big difference .. stop reaching..

[@natetrix79]

@@soda8736 oh now it’s “stepping away” & not quitting….right 🙄. I guess MJ never missed a shot they were just “rebounds for friends”.

[@artvandelay3840]

@@natetrix79 Jordan's father had been murdered only three months prior to Jordan retiring, and so that reasonably was weighing on his mind. He chose to play baseball as his father had always envisioned Jordan to play in the major leagues. But sure, he quit on his team after leading them to three consecutive NBA titles, right.

[@PaulSman123]

Scottie has always been insecure about himself and has caused him to do some stupid things. Just remember when he got Benched because of not getting called for the last shot in the game and Kukoc did instead. Also Jordan has on MANY occasions said the bulls never would have been what they were with out Scottie.

[@caliboom15]

Insecure.. ? Really?

[@SwaggaNeal]

@@caliboom15 insecure. Sensitive. Petty. Envious. Scorned. All of the above. Scottie is upset because he was never that guy

[@81ghale]

He didn’t get benched. That child refused to even go back in the game.

[@PeachyHater]

@@81ghale "child" here really is the right term. There u go.

[@DopeAsThePope1]

I could definitely see Stephen A. becoming a preacher with his passionate cermons 🤔

[@ronaldgreen8423]

Scottie was hurt by Jordans backstabbing him. Scottie Pippen made that team and was the true leader of the Chicago Bulls,fact.

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

LMAO how did Jordan stab Pippen in the back? Jordan made the Bulls, hence turning around a provety franchise before Pippen was even drafted & the 6-FMVPs, Jordan was the leader of the Bulls which is why Phil called Jordan the ultimate puppeteer.

Thats why Pippen won so many championships when he played without Jordan. He was the true GOAT. PULEEEESE!!!

[@Colombianpapiz]

Scottie where was that energy for Future?

[@enochabraham688]

Right?!

[@stephonhopkins3690]

Why would he have any energy for future? Lol that was a dumb af statement lol that’s cute you invested in his love life lol

[@AggravatedMan365]

Or Malik Beasley

[@6thbr871]

Man grow up you child, the b*tfhes be for everybody and Scottie got way more money.

[@boogbefly]

he knew shorty was for the streets tho😂🚩

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Mike hit a game winner in a college title game as a freshman. He won gold in 1984. He led the league in scoring at 37 PPG before Scottie got drafted. He was larger than life before Scottie even got there.

[@antonioojeda9891]

But couldn't get out the first round hahahaaahahahaha

[@taewashup8298]

And couldn't get pass the Detroit and never went to the finals without em so what to saying

[@RobinXlone]

@@sharondeleon4950 no he wouldnt he would be like KD a generational scorer that couldnt win

[@Jumpmanb45]

If it wasn’t Scottie it would’ve been someone else. You find a way to build a team around a talent like that. The Bulls just needed time to get the pieces together and with Mike not testing free agency n demanding too much money they would’ve got it done even if they didn’t draft Scottie.

[@RobinXlone]

@@Jumpmanb45 no it wouldnt have been. mike is only winning 6 rings with scottie

[@dhehighlights3209]

Someone check on Pippen he hasn’t been the same sine Larsa left him

[@kingcanaan2909]

Nah Pippen is tired of the slander

[@will74326]

*The Future likes this post*

[@ShutThePuck]

@@kingcanaan2909 There's no slander, dude wants to add to a legacy that's already finished, the ink dried 20 years ago, he should have moved on to bigger and better things by now but all he does is cling to the past.

[@kingcanaan2909]

@@ShutThePuck you got to be talking about Jordan because all he do is whine He whining about a handshake thirty years ago He trashed Pip in the documentary Pip is only responding

[@ShutThePuck]

@@kingcanaan2909 He did not trash Pip in the doc, Pip has always wanted more recognition that what makes sense, like he literally wants to be considered the 1b to MJ's 1a, it's not going to happen.

[@orcinuso]

It is no coincidence that Jeffrey Jordan is now having fun with Larsa Pippen. The disrespect for his grandfather and father is definitely the biggest motivating factor… This is REVENGE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@onionrovirosa]

One of the best SAS takes in a long time.

[@Kriptiko]

"he wouldn't spit on IT if he was on fire" Idk if there's a phrase that shits on a person more than that jfc Scottie.

[@timlynch6271]

I don’t like that

[@miatodd3236]

Scottie is hurting y'all clearly. Hope he gets the help he needs.

[@LikeSnoop]

What a nice teammate you’re being Scottie! Wow, a whole 30 years later? Keep it up, guy!

[@Cochise954]

similar to Jordan mad at Isiah Thomas about a handshake 30+ years ago?

[@kingcanaan2909]

Jordan been attacking Pippen over and over

[@frown1167]

@@kingcanaan2909 MJ is on record saying there would be no MJ without scottie and scottie is the best teammate he has ever had. What are you on?

[@kingcanaan2909]

@@frown1167 did you grow up in the 90’s Jordan would constantly trash his teammates calling them his supporting cast He purposely trashed Pip during the last dance because he was always jealous of PIP

[@frown1167]

@@kingcanaan2909 a whole 30 years ago? In recent history most things Jordan said about his team has been courteous excluding him retaliating and defending himself from scottie in the last dance.

[@WarriorsBarraza]

Stephen a went off and he 100 percent right for the first time in my eyes 😂

[@nicolem5045]

Same 😂

[@collinjwalsh]

I know man, literally one of the first times I’ve agreed with Stephen A, and he couldn’t be more right and on point!

[@jazzafrazz198984]

Sam besides his praise of curry 😂

[@jazzafrazz198984]

Same*

[@wayuplamar]

Stephen A got some great journalism memory.

[@mslplay8592]

There's something very personal about Scottie's comments. Feels more than basketball. Very uncalled for though. I believe there are better means to address his issues with MJ.

[@trueskool1977]

Scottie also said he never sent condolences to Michael over his father's death because he didn't like him

[@jimmyb4361]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Thats petty

[@antoniolarkett1333]

Where he say that at

[@kingcanaan2909]

He didn’t say that word for word

[@trueskool1977]

@@antoniolarkett1333 ny post. Look at the other 1st take videos that's been posted. Stephen A talked about it.

[@286mic]

MJ literally said he doesn't win without Scottie and that you can't tell his story without Pip. But he takes it as condecending? Comon.

[@adamh4h4]

Yeah, Pip is a total punk diva. Both are insecure but Pip is just sooo petty.

[@danielletitus2011]

Emphasis on the Jordan rules also being for Scottie. I recently watched the Bad Boy Pistons documentary and the team was talking about how when Scottie came they made sure to beat him up along with Jordan because they knew his ability and what he was doing for the team.

[@AllDay_AJ]

Yes, they sure did. Even they knew Scottie’s worth.

[@mrpaolobafico]

I am so disappointed. Such a wonderful player and amazing athlete, one of my absolute favourites, and then this ? I hope he is ok because for sure it does not sound like he is thinking straight at all right now.

[@AK-fu1ge]

Lmao this makes me want to read his book even more now

[@corpyhogan4433]

Exactly. Every single medium member this morning has been pro Jordan in that makes me suspicious

[@Jdp_1597]

That’s the reason he’s making these comments

[@sedohema]

And that's the goal

[@normajeaneason6983]

Not me. I preorder it but once he was promoting it and he never mention his own accomplishments or growing up etc. I was turned off. I canceled it. Not going to waste time and money over stuff already said. The juiciest stuff is already public

[@TheChristian50]

Then ur a drone Lmaoo

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

"The Jordan Rules" doesn't get enough credit. Young fans thinks everybody was defending like Craig Ehlo. Imagine all 5 guys trying to stop one 6'6 player? Even Wilt or Shaq didn't have things like that.

[@jqwiiiiqqirmnsnnsnnsnnsmjjrj]

I mean, they tried to build walls of 4/5 guys to stop Giannis lol

[@samesame3667]

Yeah I watched some of those old games that “defense” was overrated af lol

[@lamefart]

@@samesame3667 that defense was overrated so Vince Carter, Kobe, and Ray Allen were lying and should believe you instead.

[@f2slide21]

Jordan defended to the death, per usual. Can do no wrong.

[@jctslice]

Doesn’t it sound like what Brady is to the nfl a little bit ? Can only say good things about him or be called a HATER

[@Bonney_JB_Bell-LameAF]

@@jctslice it’s worse, because MJ can be a complete terrible person to his teammates and ppl defend him. MJ is the 🐐 but they treat him like Jesus or Buddha

[@TheDiegoo17]

@@Bonney_JB_Bell-LameAF this is so true MJ was a bully let’s just put that out there. He picked on guys that are weaker then him, just cause Mj was so great at basketball doesn’t mean he wasn’t a A hole

[@bobhanson1037]

@@Bonney_JB_Bell-LameAF yeah Brady seems like a cool guy now after he could show his personality. MJ... I'd honestly never want to meet him. I've always hated those overly competitive guys who make every little thing a competition. It's what made him an amazing basketball player. As a person? Not so much and we shouldn't be surprised people don't like him.

[@juliothom2408]

This is why I put Duncan and Russell in a higher level than most. They’re both GOAT level in their accomplishments, yet are both universally recognized by their HOF teammates as being a great guy that had their backs.

[@topspot4834]

I park valet at The Grove, MJ's country club in Florida. He plays at least one round, usually two, almost every single day. Didn't speak with him aside from hello and thank you, but he showed up today for the first time all week, and looked like he hasn't slept in days. He was really upset when Kobe died, but this one is different. He'll never say anything publicly, that's just not how he rolls, but he's heartbroken with what Scottie is doing.

[@stepha5926]

Are you serious?

[@dexterroberts631]

Not a Jordan lover, but, he always give Pippen his jacket

[@back2back379]

For those people who always bring up "Scottie guarded Magic for the 1991 Finals," going back to the film, it was found that Jordan guarded him about 85% of the time. The legend/myth of Scottie guarding Magic has become completely over exaggerated. Scottie did do a good job on Magic for a few quarters in Game 2, but the majority of the time in the other 4 games, it was Jordan guarding Magic. After the 1991 Finals was finished, Scottie Pippen himself said, "I think Michael realized that by stepping up and putting a lot more pressure on Magic, and I think that's why Phil stuck with Michael because he was able to put a lot more pressure than what he did in Game 1." That confirms that it was Jordan who was primarily guarding Magic for that series.

[@power2491]

Jealousy makes us enemies! That's why Scottie Pippen never won another title without Micheal Jordan either so what's his Schick?

[@teezy9790]

I see why Scottie and larsa are made for each other now They both clout demons

[@corpyhogan4433]

And Michael Jordan is extremely insecure. All of these points are correct, and this is coming from someone who thinks he’s the goat but the last dance really didn’t help anything but himself

[@MrGenexxx]

@@corpyhogan4433 I think Lebron is the goat but Space Jam New Legacy is 100 times more insecure than Last Dance.

[@thenameisyosh]

1,000%

[@tylerbernard4368]

@@MrGenexxx not really tbh it’s too different things with two different demographics space jam 2 was basically a movie for kids n grown men were hating on it Ngl the movie was meh at best. But last dance definitely had an agenda look when it came out bron getting his 4th ring it comes out. If Jordan wasn’t insecure bout being the goat the documentary could’ve came out another time tbh but it is what it is. Mfs act like Jordan ain’t never gonna be passed as the greatest of all time and if it is Lebron it is what is and eventually someone gon be better than bron it’s ok it’s called evolution it’s supposed to happen

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

@@MrGenexxx Man u always hating on LeBron now u think he the goat 🤣... chasing comment clout 💀

[@ericwilliams1750]

Scotty was the second best player in the league period

[@NickPR87]

Thr funniest thing from Scottie's statement is that he and MJ's "supporting cast" had the chance to win without him and couldn't get it done, then he asked for MJ to return on national television. MJ in fact returned and once they had a full season with him they established the wins record and won more championships. What was the deciding factor in them winning more titles? Michael Jordan. He carried the most burden and elevated others to play to his demands and standard, regardless of their opinion on him as a teammate, his attitude and mindset is what pushed other to give their best within the Bulls' system.

[@rico1k794]

MJ would be ringless without Pippen. Lebron > MJ

[@aliikram673]

All Lebrons rings came from stacked teams as well…. not to mention Lebron even LOST while being on stacked teams….ur point is completely invalid.

[@dynamic6645]

@@aliikram673 Playoff Team Leaders 5 Major Defensive Categories *Centers not included* Blocks-Steals-Defensive Win Shares-DBPM- D rating Bulls: 1991: Jordan-Pippen-Pippen-Jordan-Pippen 1992: Grant-Jordan-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen 1993: Grant-Pippen-Tie-Jordan-Tie 1996: Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen 1997: Tie-Jordan-Jordan-Harper-Harper 1998: Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen Jordan 9/30 30% Cavs/Heat: 2007: Tie-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2011: Wade-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2012: Wade-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2013: Wade-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2014: LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2015: Thompson-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2016: LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2017: LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron 2018: LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron-LeBron LeBron 40/45 89% 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jesusoropeza1885]

@@dynamic6645 these stats are pointless 6/6 > 4/10

[@agilla7907]

@@dynamic6645 all this stats and still lost 6 Finals

[@kingofthe313]

And Pippen wouldn’t be a top 75 player if it wasn’t for Michael. Your point?

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Its crazy to think that he has been holding onto this anger for so long. That might be why his personal relationships seem to have fallen apart from throughout the years. Self sabotage at its finest. I pray he can find some kind of happiness before its too late

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Kobe Bryant: "I feel like, yo, what you get from me is from him. I don't get five championships here without him because he guided me so much and gave so much great advice."

[@joselopez6595]

In“The Last Dance,” Micheal Jordan said, “Scottie Pippin, is the best teammate I ever had. Without Scottie there would be no Michael Jordan….”

[@duki8616]

That paired with the films highlighting of how well the bulls did without jordan. Really made Jordan look small and showed his mocking of teammates wasn't necessary for the team to succeed. Scottie carried that team, for me I left the documentary having an equal if not greater admiration for Scottie then anyone else.

[@DaytimeNitemare]

The thing is.... 🍇who looked at the Doc and said...mannnn they made scottie look bad..... nah... they touched on moments.... that were facts.... but then they praised and actually made me appreciate scottie more...... Smh scottie a country nga..... 🤦

[@step-p4j]

So basically Stephen A is telling Scottie he is a prop

[@needforsleep24]

Skip Bayless dropping in later in this conversation. Wait for him!

[@jeremymason8081]

Just a teammate. Get it right

[@damonjohnson7044]

Obviously you can’t understand what somebody talking

[@XZIBIT256]

Holy smokes, SAS just talked 6 Mins straight without taking a breath.

[@erickhoustonian]

Right on Stephen, Scottie was the most selfish player of that era, Barkley took a paycut to bring him to Houston who was always a great teamplayer, Pippen left after issues with the team and management in Houston and left for Portland, now he is just trying to get cheap publicity, MJ is always going to be the best and thats what Pippen cant handle!

[@marlonobcenamalaran9275]

Very well said....

[@shiningking]

Mj=30 ppg and pippen=16 ppg...mj needed pippen because great players need great casts to win...even kobe and lebron..the thing about mj when he got those great supporting casts..he win rings year after year and never lost once...we cant say the same on lebron or kobe

[@warrenfields3963]

Not gonna lie it’s super fucked up of Scottie to be in that man face for all those years and never offer condolences for his pops

[@dirkdar1]

You give condolences to someone you hate and has been shitty to you?

[@tonygareth221]

I remember in the NBA Finals Pippen missing clutch free throws and a layup and a sick jordan had to follow up that miss and get the basket

[@247JesusFreek]

Pippen, what would you be without jordan? Jordan definitely gave credit to yall. But let's be honest ain't none of you on mjs level either.

[@Headintodreams]

I love when Stephen A gets worked up about Jordan. The man speaks facts.

[@dashcamjourney4599]

Pippen just keeping it real. MJ is nothing without that supporting cast.

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

Jordan was the best player in the league before the championship yrs

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

Scottie went further than Jordan did WCF, in a loaded conference without Jordan. Jordan didn’t get far without Scottie. Can’t argue against it.

[@l9ikjam]

They made it to the second round. What did pippen do on those loaded teams that he was on after leaving the bulls

[@lennartmakkink7427]

Jordan played an entire decade in the same conference as the Larry Bird led Celtics

[@travisealy3512]

@@lennartmakkink7427 and the Detroit pistons who went back to back 😂

[@Pop-lr6yb]

@@lennartmakkink7427 so what does that mean. Oh i get it he couldnt win until they got old or Scottie join the team.

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

You act like Pippen was producing Jordan-lite numbers when he played in those loaded Western Conference.

[@013DREC]

Scottie Trippin once again ladies and gentlemen. It’s sad because there’s so much we can learn from Scottie through being surrounded by the greatest player and coach of the 90s

[@danielallan1943]

Windy killed this segment 🤌🏼

[@ChrisFilmPresents]

“Michael Jordan would never be Michael Jordan without those teammates” of course, basketball is a team sport, your achievement is based on others for sure. Lebron wouldn’t be Lebron without those teammates, Curry wouldn’t be Curry without those teammates, to me these are all nonsenses. As a secondary player, you just have to ask yourself why you’re not becoming an alpha player and not blaming your alpha player. Any player needs each other, the question is, if you take out Michael Jordan or if you take out Grant or Toni, which option is affecting the game and team most. Your alpha player is always impacting the most.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Dominique Wilkins should pay a visit to Scottie...and smack his ungrateful a$$. He could start the conversation with "you were selected as a top 50 player...". Pippen is probably channeling a Jerry Krause demon. Dominique could teach him a thing or two on leaving the past behind and being grateful.

[@MinatoLord4th]

He still mad he signed that contract

[@rashonhall794]

It’s sad how Pippen trying to blame somebody else for his personal problem. Anybody who knows the game knows this was bigger than basketball. Misery loves company even if it waits 30 years to publicly admit to it

[@alexanderg.i1991]

Wait shocker, so what you all accuse lebron of doing, finding a scapegoat, mj did as well…

[@jordanhirayama126]

when did mj look for a scapegoat

[@alexanderg.i1991]

@@jordanhirayama126 did you hear Scottie pippens quote?

[@paulalbert6970]

Who would you be? A player who was 6-0 in the Finals but a bully, selfish and an A-hole to his teammates and the organization or a player who was 4-6 in the Finals but has the respect of all the players and organizations in the NBA. Sometimes winning doesn't always matters, it is your character as an athlete in and out of the court.

[@flatpluto5253]

@@paulalbert6970 I really don’t care about the respect of my peers, if I played then it would always be about the win so I’d go with 6-0 and continue to live my best life.

[@ricommg]

@@flatpluto5253 facts, I’m here to win championships…. Not friends.

[@RARESHORTZZ]

If anyone can speak on micheal Jordan its pip and nobody else.. he knows stuff we don’t know think about it

[@raymondhernandez]

You know what could lift Michael to a new level of greatness? Forgive this man. Forgive the man that was selfish, lacking situational awareness, lacking loyalty and a back stabber. Why’s? Because he’s the only person that can help Pippen out of this bad spot. Because Jordan’s greatness will never be diminished by anything anyone can say. Life is short. Give this hurting man a pass. The payout from this monumental act of forgiveness will be huge. Just do it.

[@askimbalim11]

👏🏻

[@Hunyango_007]

Chuck just said in an interview a while ago, " I know Michael, he isn't ever going to forgive him(scottie)"