Stephen A. Smith GOES OFF on Scottie Pippen about Michael Jordan comments. “Is it personal Scottie?”

[@rudyaranda]

Yo, mad respect to Mr. Smith. MJ even recognized Pippen in his Hall of Fame speech.

[@eddiethatvoguy7901]

Thank you!!! I was waiting for someone to bring that up.

[@djhines05]

FAAAACTS!!!! 💯💯💯💯💯

[@aceboogie72078]

The 1st thing he said

[@jw9410]

Pippin is going through mental health crisis. I can almost guarantee you that he will be homeless in next 5 years.

[@rdogletree4543]

​@@jw9410I'm not sure if I'll go that far on being homeless but I do believe he's suffering from mental illness. Because for him to repeat all of these lies over and over something has to be wrong with him. Everyone knows Jordan never won a ring without him or Phil Jackson. But he's never been the most important piece, just like Kobe without Shaq in the earlier years. Kobe just was great enough to lead after Shaq was traded. Most guys in the Pippen role are thrilled to be apart of something that special but for some reason he's not. Clyde Drexler led Portland to the finals twice and lost both times. He went back in 95 with the Rockets as the 2nd option to Hakeem and finally won. You've never heard him complain because without Dream he's in the same boat as Barkley, Malone, and Ewing. A Hall of Famer without an NBA championship.

[@Eternalpain23]

Let's be real. He is just upset because Michael's young buck is laying pipe to his ex wife and that bothers him every single day.

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

You ain't wrong but you know it would drive you crazy too. It's just deviant and foul behavior. Especially considering she has kids in the NBA/G-League.

[@money_modern]

I see no lies

[@angel-ij4xv]

pippen needs to stay off the drugs

[@irissanders7487]

@@retiredtidepodeater3339 ....what does that have to do with Michael Jordan? His kids are grown and you can't tell grown kids who to date or not to date. You may not like who they date sometimes but its nothing you can do. Scottie is just envious and jealous of MJ and probably has been for years. MJ is a billionaire and he's worth $10 million.

[@VVVY777]

@@irissanders7487 Exactly. Scottie is just lashing out, and has completely lost his mind.

[@naturalbeauty637]

You hit the nail on the head. Scottie needs to get over this bitterness. Life is too short.

[@siriuzbiz]

Facts

[@Astelch]

I mean scottie's relationship with jordan wasnt good on top of recently his son dating his ex wife so yea.

[@itssydbubba1040]

That man is not bitter. I know what Scottie is saying until MJ played as a team player he started winning.

[@zay7114]

@@itssydbubba1040 he was never a team guy it was all Phil Jackson why do you think jordan wouldn’t play for anyone else😂

[@joecrosby5427]

@@itssydbubba1040what did Pippin win without Jordan? Always remember Jordan always says the Bulls won never says what he did

[@Swashcuff]

First time in a long time I have been genuinely impressed with Stephen A's delivery. This is what true sports fans love to listen to.

[@jazzfx1007]

Scottie Pippen is about to deplete his own legacy. Hush Scottie Hush.

[@Julius_Paul]

This is a farce. The entire bulls legendary coaching staff said the exact same thing Pippen said about MJ before they won their first title. They pushed hard for MJ to change so the team could play harmoniously and win!! This is old news. Stephen has lost his mind!! He is in complete denial of the type of player MJ was before the ring!

[@LanierHale-oq3dr]

If Pippen disparages MJ ---it can only backfire against him.

[@king_rj_xii4492]

For once, I think Steven A nailed it completely! I hate seeing how Scottie has turned out. His jealousy and bitterness is just plain sad to see. MJ never hesitated giving Scottie his dues, even when there were times Scottie didn’t deserve the praise. Hoping Scottie can turn it back around.

[@arrisbaldwin6498]

"I didn't win without Scottie Pippen, and that's why I consider him my best teammates of all time. Whenever they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen". _Michael Jordan

[@jaye5926]

& vice versa...scottie never won without jordan either 🤷

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

@@jaye5926 No one expected Scottie to win without Jordan.

[@WindyBreezeInc-pl7bk]

Salute you the only one that got this right, Scottie is not being dishonest, respect for being able to see through the bs

[@megavolt67]

@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 Scottie did. He said he wants to be remembered as the GOAT, lol.

[@nancy9891]

@@megavolt67 I want to be remembered as the best nurse to ever exist but that will never happen. I’m grateful for my place as a nurse. Scottie sounds like he’s been drinking too much.

[@MultiAli62]

Dude, I never know how to adjust my volume when Stephen A. speaks.😅😂

[@TheCookingChronicleswithIngrid]

Right 😂😂😂

[@michaeltaylor981]

😂

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

Lmfao

[@bigmike1977]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Xscape128]

Lmao

[@Leodiva25]

I just rewatched The Last Dance with my husband i was in awe all over again. If you see MJs reaction to his larger than life poster at the 92 Olympics in Spain was amazing! No one can deny the man's hardwork, dedication and commitment to the game! Shame on you Scottie you know better! Well said Stephen A!

[@DomClancy]

Eh? There was more time dedicated to Scottie's negatives than MJ's bullying or gambling, Like FAR more. NOt to mention MJ paid a smooth $10m and had final cut on the 'doc' as oppose to nothing for Pip. He was a pasty

[@rxramon]

This highlights the core of Stephen A's talent. No matter how you feel about him, no one else could deliver this message as effectively as Stephen A.

[@elliotselmon7581]

AGREED!!

[@GreenBottles808]

Yup, no way AI can recreate a similar type of deep fake rant LOL…dude is uniquely talented at this type of shit

[@bobbythreet-btdrummer418]

I was thinking exact same thing. I can't count the amount of times I was screaming at the television calling Stephen A. Smith a dumbass, but when it comes to Jordan, he is spot-on and I have a whole new respect for him. Way to go Stephen!

[@blackmexican3011]

Hold on so when did the the goat get his rings was any of them in the 80's when he got drafted nope but when Scotty was on that's when he got his rings

[@SixtyEightnOyouOne]

💯💯💯💯

[@reycolon48]

MJ was always amazing to watch he gave everything he had in every single game never seen anyone like him

[@michaelbronco1023]

IKR, no load management.

[@kdoc19961]

Stephen A needs an award for this commentary. He nailed it. He said everything I have been thinking about Scottie. He is a bitter and envious old man who continues to destroy his own legacy while trying to destroy Michael's legacy. I think that he may actually be mentally ill. There is no way he believes the garbage that spills out of his mouth.

[@MuhammedAKh]

He did good except for the son, ex-wife remark

[@johnnyperkins9129]

Agreed

[@jonathanwashington9199]

He Kept His Mouth Shut Not Saying Anything Unless He Is Asked To Give His Opinions And Thoughts

[@bingusenjoyer197]

at the time when he made the most insane statements was shortly after his son died and he was going through a messy and public divorce. i have no doubt that had an effect on his mental health leading to his statements.

[@brettbartletti7847]

I know Stephen A. gets a lot of crap from people, but this is just incredible journalism, personalism, and wisdom. We all feel the same way about this situation, but this explains everything to perfection. I applaud him for this, man.

[@MrHumbleSoul]

Exactly

[@Julius_Paul]

This is a farce. The entire bulls legendary coaching staff said the exact same thing Pippen said about MJ before they won their first title. They pushed hard for MJ to change so the team could play harmoniously and win!! This is old news. Stephen has lost his mind!! He is in complete denial of the type of player MJ was before the ring!

[@3ver4fter53]

He is a comedian.

[@Oba7]

Tell us exactly what Jordan did without pippen.

[@kingdave31]

Scottie's problem has always been that he gets all up in his feelings and does stupid stuff. He's always been this way. He doesn't handle his business like an adult. He's a pissy teenager in a 57-year-old body.

[@shawna7813]

How could he turn down a Nike deal while witnessing first hand how wealthy it made Jordan??

[@thepeoplesartist2863]

Facts

[@Wis_Dom]

Exactly! I'm 45 years old. Me and my older brother was like, "Scottie was always an emotionally bratty teenager". Jordan did his best to keep him acting mature, but everytime Jordan left, Scottie fell right back into that mode.

[@southernflavamaker]

​@@Wis_Dom Ikr... finished 3rd in MVP and top defensively.... MJ hasn't won sht without him...thank God he was there to defend Magic Johnson....

[@southernflavamaker]

​@@Wis_Dom and defend Charles Barkley

[@witchdoctor813]

Their relationship was already strained, but MJ's son clapping Larsa Pippen's cheeks is the nail in the coffin. 🤣

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Oh it’s nailed alright

[@bleedinggreennation8291]

What's funny about that?

[@marekfalk5369]

that just means hes gonna tell u how he really feels, what he said is true, dont matter who that hoe is banging 🤣

[@bigpoke7043]

​@@bleedinggreennation8291 its very funny.. Scottie tried to make a hoe a housewife, it's his own fault

[@thedon2703]

Imagine if they have a child 😆

[@big_vic305]

Watching MJ was like watching a mystical creature I truly believe there will never be a greater basketball player / athlete again

[@soicyjuice070]

until lebron was borm

[@wtfocaszafapowa8490]

@@Zeal808 mike never won a champion unless pippen was around just saying

[@kobbyacquah7655]

Athlete? Messi says hi

[@elliotselmon7581]

DEFINITELY AGREE!!

[@MotorCity5]

@@Zeal808 no where close😂 laughable, Lebron is in a league of his own old fart, sorry you’re holding on to the past bc you’re a grandpa now and miss being young

[@iamfitclubllc]

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” - Michael Jordan

[@seancrowley3142]

Mad love to Stephen A. for this segment. I loved the Bulls growing up in Chicago. My family didn’t have much money at the time and I was actually fortunate enough to get to go ONE Bulls game during that entire era. Bulls v Hawks during the 1996 season. It was wonderful🥹 Scottie Pippen is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. This is a fact. Jordan is THE greatest player to ever play the game. Jordan has never failed to give Pippen credit. It’s so very sad to see that for all these years, Pippen has been envious of Jordan. Last Dance just told the truth. No need to be upset. No one, not every Jordan, did everything right 100% of the time. Jordan didn’t give you a “headache” in game 7 of the 1990 ECF against the Pistons. Jordan didn’t make you sit out the last play of the game during the 1994 ECSF against the Knicks. That was all you. It’s fine though, that doesn’t take away from your greatness. As for Larisa, yes that is some shady 💩 but Jordan’s son is a grown man. He can’t tell his son who and who not to smash. Get it together brother. Get that hate out of your heart.

[@dheerajsah]

100% agree with all you said but Scottie was way more better than how they depicted him in the last dance, they just showed him as mentally week and not the amazing player that he was alongside Jordan, who had the ability to change the decision of the game at both ends of the court. Michael did him dirty and he is salty now, and the situation is getting bad and bad with time. Never ever did I think that this would happen, they were like brothers on the court

[@rayyoung4462]

Wow

[@shawna7813]

Yeah. Love Scottie but it was the truth. He and Krause were in a bitter contract dispute and he delayed his surgery as leverage hoping the Bulls would struggle to start the season and he would get his money. I remember this stuff like yesterday and its ashame Scottie at 57 doesnt have the maturity to simply own it with some contrition looking back at it all. Instead he's in denial and lashing out at everybody. Jordan didn't tell any lies on him...

[@seancrowley3142]

@@dheerajsah I think Scottie was depicted exactly as he should have been. Jordan himself said Pippen was his greatest teammate. He also said that whenever someone says Jordan, they should also say Pippen. If that isn’t high praise, I don’t know what is! Besides, as good as Pippen was, he actually was mentally fragile. Rodman and the other Bad Boys intimated him. That’s why he had a “headache” in that game 7 1990 ECF. That 92 Knicks team also used to pick on him. Xavier McDaniel used to scare Pippen. I remember Jordan stood up for him and said “F** you!” right to McDaniel’s face. Just because he’s mentally weak, doesn’t mean he wasn’t a great player. James is also mentally weak but he’s one of the greatest of all time.

[@amenstal123]

Jordan might have told off his son but he didn't listen. That bitch is the real problem.

[@ClaybornMomon]

Stephen is a straight up phenomenal sports analyst and communicator. Period. That was nothing short of amazing

[@semaj06]

MJ came from Chapel Hill and learned team ball. He won in College and won in the Olympics. He obviously knows how to win with good players around him. Scottie is being beyond ridiculous lol

[@gotemlookin20]

Stephen A shouldn’t be allowed to talk like this without getting fucked up… Straight up

[@Resist_Oppression]

Stop. He's the same one that said, "Shohei Ohtani shouldn't be the face of the MLB because he needs an interpreter."

[@danielpauley9113]

He’s horrible!!!! Like your face 😳

[@rdogletree4543]

@@Resist_Oppression We all make mistakes, it doesn't mean he's not great at his job. It's just a terrible opinion but in America we would love to have the face speak our language. When someone has to interrupt what you're saying the interviews are so much longer. Most Americans probably feel that way but they're not gonna go on tv and say it.

[@mrcassantos]

Thank You Steven A. I hope Scottie sees this. I hate to see him ruin his own legacy.

[@therandomraving7490]

Too late..

[@ChicagoFan85]

"Bitterness makes you old, anger poisons those around you." This quote fits pippen perfectly. His bitter additude and ego has finalized his fall. So sad.

[@lowbackliberation]

agreed

[@QuackingKing]

Thank you Stephen A. No one could’ve said it better!

[@skyMcWeeds]

everyone can see Pip is in not right state of mind right now he needs help

[@krisj827]

I agree, I know his son died so he's definitely hurting.

[@MrJonnyl123]

He’s drunk on that nasty whiskey with the hand on he tries to sell 😂

[@dsanchez9703]

To say the least

[@MrMuaythai84]

give him a blonde white women he will calm down

[@josephwilkovich9331]

THEN GET IT. IT'S STILL NO EXCUSE TO SAY ALL THOSE RIDICULOUS THINGS ABOUT MJ & CALL PHIL JACKSON A RACIST!! THOSE 2 MADE PIPPEN WHO HE IS (OR WAS).

[@tlest1993]

Micheal Jordan played in one of Scottie's charity events because he wasn't able to sell tickets. After MJ agreed to help him out, the tickets sold out that day. Scottie stacked a team against Jordan, and they still won. I believe MJ scored over 60 points points against Scottie's stacked team. After the game, MJ told Scottie he knew better to stack a team against him. 😂

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

That right there should tell you everything. Mike just had that much influence

[@3912James]

I think MJ scored 52. John Starks was relieved that for once he played alongside Jordan.

[@3912James]

Sitting out the last 1.8 seconds in Game 3 of that playoff series against the Knicks probably left a sour taste in the mouths of the NBA fanbase.

[@astridwashington3075]

I love how Michael refuses to respond to Scottie's nonsense!! MJ is the G.O.A.T ❤

[@Ebonyleopard]

True, he just made a documentary that threw all of them under the bus and stole all the shine for himself.

[@thuaners]

im so glad too. arguing back and forth is beneath him

[@astridwashington3075]

@@Ebonyleopard You don't have to steal the shine when you're the light!

[@DezitosWay]

​@@Ebonyleopard the documentary came out before Scottie's statements, just in case you didn't know

[@m42037]

@@thuaners 98% of the world knows MJs the GOAT he don't need to say anything lol

[@smoothkk1]

I busted out laughing when Scottie said “He was a Horrible player” That shit caught me off guard 😂😂😂

[@judahchild2612]

1987-1988 MJ: 35pts 7rbs 6ast lead the league in steals and won a scoring Title 1988-89 MJ: 32pts 8rbs 8ast lead the league in steals AGAIN, won MVP and DPOY also winning a scoring title 1989-90 MJ: 33pts 7rbs 6ast lead the league in steals for the 3rd consecutive year and won another scoring title . In 1990-91 MJ: 30pts 6rbs 6ast while leading the League in scoring and got the bulls their first championship Scottie was on his team averaging 20pts 6rbs 5ast no all star selection. when was he was he ever better🤔

[@beebbeec280]

Gets me every time hearing it😂

[@darnellwilliams8783]

​@@judahchild2612Jordan was a terrible player he wasn't a good pssser or playmaker Scottie got their and helped him fix that now all these casuals are slandering scottie name becase he is exposing Jordan for the bad teammate he was

[@judahchild2612]

@@darnellwilliams8783 did you not look at the stats I just posted🤣🤣 a terrible passer MJ had more assists then Scottie the entire time they played together .

[@darnellwilliams8783]

@@judahchild2612 Jordan was a ball hog Phil Jackson told him to spread the ball out

[@leptonparticle238]

Scottie is really damaging his own greatness right now by taking these cheap shots at MJ, who by the way never talked bad about Scottie and always gave credit to him. And even if Scottie always thought that about MJ, but kept quiet for over 20 years, then he should have kept quiet till the end.

[@Franchis3]

Stephen speaking facts took words right out my mouth. I said the same thing to my friends. I'm 39 and I witness MJ's career.

[@RichardByrd-rn7nr]

No you didn't witness Jordans career you seen the second half like everybody else born in the mid 80s

[@TJ-qo9qt]

@@RichardByrd-rn7nr Who cares! You sound like a hater who just came to argue. I was born in the 70’s and I did witness it and went to Grant Park to celebrate every championship. That doesn’t make me wanna hate on anyone born in the 90’s. We all loved MJ.

[@RichardByrd-rn7nr]

@@TJ-qo9qt A kid born in the 90s can't talk basketball with a person your age that's like me a kid born in the 80s talking about Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell greatness when all I know is highlights and written accolades

[@RichardByrd-rn7nr]

@@TJ-qo9qt And I just noticed you ain't even the dude I made the comment about you responding to some shit that ain't have nothing to do with you maybe you just came to argue you were born in the 70s so the comment wasn't for you

[@capricekobain2996]

​@@TJ-qo9qt The guy has a point it's not hate if you were born at any point in the 1980s you were a toddler when Jordan was killing shit in the mid to late 80s it's okay if you watched KZbin reruns and ESPN classic and you wear the shoes

[@dgranger2663]

Preach my brother. I’m glad someone finally getting the story straight. MJ will forever be the G.O.A.T!!!🏀

[@kimhauck804]

I agree that he is but that statement from Scotty is exactly what happened, I’ll be the first to say that Scotty is getting pretty squirrely and as I’ve seen so many times i think that this was taken out of context it’s quite obvious that he’s in the middle of something

[@NotMoriarty1]

​@@kimhauck804He's in the middle of something all right it's called Dope man. He looks like a crackhead off of 5th Ave. Drugs will make you say stupid s*** Skylar need just put down the bottle put down the pipe cuz I'm pretty sure he's a crackhead. And if he's not a crackhead he's doing one hell of an impression of a crackhead.

[@midwestkelly86]

Notice how mike has never came out and spoke ill or even tried to defend himself against those who appose his greatness. He’s never gon out his way to talk down about any player really especially on social media. That tells you all you need to know bout how great he knows he is. No talk is needed his game has been spoken for him and will til the end of time

[@Amick44]

Yet another reason the man is the ...

[@kelechienwereuzor5026]

He’s a billionaire .. no time 😂

[@corycraig2607]

Naww y’all handle it for hin

[@RealTalkSkinGlow]

In 2023 it saddens me to see that it’s still Us vs Us The Black Man vs The Black Man 🤷🏽‍♀️Stephan A. you took those bullet points and 👊🏾each and every one of them on the career of Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls. Scottie’s game mirrored Michael Jordan’s 🏀 game. The bitterness, the hidden jealousy that Scottie has shown the world that he had and still has for The GOAT is disturbing, disgusting disrespectful. Scottie is a very depressed man with the choices that HE made during his 🏀career.

[@keithalexander1156]

​@@corycraig2607 as we should, he's the best player to ever touch the court 😂😂😂😂

[@mikish5664]

Stephen A, brother, this is one of your most epic monologues ever and it was truth. Blessings.

[@stjon1333]

The reason I love Stephen A. he's a Knicks fan through and through but still has no delusions that MJ is the best that ever laced em up.

[@hottleggs1]

Same

[@TheRealMartyMillionz]

Bottom line, MJ made everyone around him great. Anyone who left the Bulls didn't do anything elsewhere. Because of his greatness, discipline and dedication he is hated by many. Not to mention that he taught and molded another one of the greatest players of all-time, which is KB(rest in peace). Who by far is the closest thing to MJ.

[@rodolfoarroyo5956]

No cap here

[@c_rock3512]

Horace Grant had a great career outside of the bulls.

[@blackjesus6433]

​@@c_rock3512 And Kerr. MJ made Kerr🙏🏾

[@kingquestOZ]

Naw Scottie was good with Blazers

[@GMan5451]

​@kingquestOZ he averaged 10 points a game in Portland.

[@edwardnewton2213]

"Even with your greatness Scottie you were not in his class" daaaaaang

[@jokerman2681]

Scottie Pippen has got to be the saltiest dude on the plant.

[@mrmacho41]

Planet

[@bryanttisdale2446]

Not name M.J.

[@1Flyingfist]

​@Unkle Pablo I read it as planet for some reason. 🤔 I had to look again.

[@judahchild2612]

1987-1988 MJ: 35pts 7rbs 6ast lead the league in steals and won a scoring Title 1988-89 MJ: 32pts 8rbs 8ast lead the league in steals AGAIN, won MVP and DPOY also winning a scoring title 1989-90 MJ: 33pts 7rbs 6ast lead the league in steals for the 3rd consecutive year and won another scoring title . In 1990-91 MJ: 30pts 6rbs 6ast while leading the League in scoring and got the bulls their first championship Scottie was on his team averaging 20pts 6rbs 5ast no all star selection. 🤷🏿‍♂️ he was never better

[@jonasveee]

I think he actually must be on some sort of plant to say whatever he's saying

[@GuySmithSmoke]

Wait, he turned down a Nike shoe deal out of spite for MJ. That is insane and if I was Scottie Pippen's descendants I would never forgive him for that

[@Cityonfire33]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@torreywallace1494]

No cap threw inheritance money out the window lmaooo

[@NoNo-ng9sl]

Pippen signed a horrible contract no one forced him to. Goes broke after he retired. Married a sleeze gold digger. He's never been the saviest businessman. As if not doing the Nike deal would've impacted MJ in any way. Guys off the rails.

[@michaellee3680]

They haven't forgiven him, I used to play bball with one of his sons and he hated Scottie. I thought he was just spoiled, now I know.

[@goosnavslakovic4908]

"You had an opportunity to win without Jordan. You didnt do it" Man that line hit harder than the rest of his passionate response. Take the L Scottie and come back to your community. It takes a big man to admit when theyre wrong, and everyone will respect it if you do.

[@raulsolis9563]

And what did MJ win before Pippen, nothing

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

If pippen had a number 2 as good as himself was for jordan could pip have won in 94 though?

[@jbkprod07]

@@raulsolis9563 something MJ has always acknowledged, so that's not news

[@Pri.doubleO]

@@raulsolis9563 You are just as sad as Scottie. Micheal Jordan didn’t depend on any human being 😂 he killed everyone and never allowed a finals series to get to a 7th game. While being MVP 6x in the finals. 3 peated twice. Watch your mouth when you talk about 23 🥷

[@thefirstechlon5522]

@@raulsolis9563 mj didn’t call pippen a horrible player

[@bentonsdiscounttires8588]

Don't forget Pippen selected Jordan to welcome him into the Hall Of Fame. And when Jordan was inducted into the Hall Of Fame one of the first thing Jordan said "There Is No Me Without Scottie Pippen".

[@djhines05]

CORRECT!!! 💯💯💯💯

[@Amick44]

The only one who seems to have forgotten is Scottie.

[@user-nu2dc1gq8d]

That’s what I 👂🏾 HearD 😎

[@jamesholt6729]

For as much credit as I want to extend to Pippen who obviously was a GREAT player, my defining memory of him was him choosing to take himself out of a playoff game because the play was going to another player. It’s hard for me to value his perspective on leadership and what constitutes a competitor knowing how many times he failed or quit because of petty reasoning. A truly great player who had less defining moments than most of his caliber IS the proof of Jordan’s greatness. Scottie seems like he’d be more satisfied with serving in a bigger role as the Joker than settling for being the Robin to Jordan’s Batman.

[@chblegendary165]

The craziest shit is how much Mike gave Scottie credit,love, and respect. He said with his own mouth that you can’t say Michael Jordan without mentioning Scottie Pippen

[@tfchin23]

Stephen A is a master story teller.

[@jonoak]

Crazy thing is Jordan at his worse was better than Pippin at his best

[@BarbaraJean2]

#Facts

[@HiNRGboy]

I'm taking early-mid 90's Pippen over any Jordan after '98.

[@jasonv2323]

​@@HiNRGboylay off the crack.

[@JPLMONEY23]

@@HiNRGboy MJ still putting clinics at 40.....what about Pip?

[@IcedOutReek]

@@HiNRGboy that’s not saying much 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣 he retired for 2-3 years and came back in 2001 and retired 2003..🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patkorie]

When best friends become enemies, they become the worst enemies. Scottie Pipen, unfortunately, is destroying himself because of hatred and jealousy. R.I.P Scottie.

[@thomasfoley1699]

This NEEDED to be said. Thank you, Sir.

[@ChicagoPatriot123]

This is the only analyst who KEEPS IT REAL

[@eliracine9020]

Facts facts facts and more facts. Thanks Stephen A Smith.

[@Matic221]

Pippin is a broken soul. That man has been through something that has taken his soul & crushed it. This level of disconnection from reality is shocking. I feel for him but the delusion he is trying to convey is simply fascinating. This is gonna end up in a documentary in probably about 4-5 years breaking down the ins & outs of what exactly happened to Scottie that has him on camera saying this stuff about MJ. It is just remarkable. I hope he gets help & comes thru this & rejoins us in reality. Get well soon #33. You’re an Icon & we miss you

[@kathygaither5746]

Yes!

[@TexMexGenX]

👍

[@thomasfoley1699]

@Matic221 You are absolutely SPOT ON. Thank you.💚

[@franciscojaviergonzalez4120]

I agree and breaks my heart, I bought pippen shoes when I was balling, not Jordan, but pippen he was my idol

[@milestanojevic1501]

ProbablY the wife

[@nicolascarrion83]

This saddens me... Scottie has fallen from grace after this. It breaks my heart... 💔

[@DirtCheapFU]

He's been spitting bitterness for years. I still cant believe he blamed Jordan for retiring and leaving him to keep the Bulls into contention.

[@baggav99]

he miss his wife

[@Oba7]

i think you fell from grace,

[@kenstable1433]

This is vintage Stephen A. No politics and other crap, just a well spoken passionate dude talking about sports. Love it

[@sneakerhead6184]

Stephen A is the GOAT of sports journalism!!! #facts

[@davidbailey9073]

AND YOU SO RIGHT, NINJAS GET MAD CAUSE HE TELLS OTHA BROTHAS TO STAY OFF DA WEED. HE B KEEPIN IT SMART....SO CALLED BROTHAS JUST DON'T. .... UNDERSTAND.....SOME OF THESE BROTHAS ARE NOT FATHERLESS....... 🤔

[@One.Zero.One101]

I don't know why Scottie is so salty, apart from the Kukoc shot and Scottie's contract dispute, MJ was very positive about him the other 80% of the time. MJ called Scottie his brother, said he wouldn't win 6 rings without Scottie, said you should always mention Scottie when you mention Michael Jordan. I really think it's about MJ's son banging Scottie's ex-wife, but of course Scottie will never admit that publicly.

[@kifacorea]

Everything is political, bruh

[@grammysworld5449]

​@@davidbailey9073we get it, you don't like the blacks

[@JoseIrizarry-k7g]

Scottie is hurt with the Jordan family,first the documentary and now MJS son,and this is really sad 😢

[@gwynedd1]

Pippen hates something about himself . No other explanation.

[@Hakeem990]

MJ ain't responsible for his thirsty son he's a grown man

[@Grimeyknowledge]

⁠@@Hakeem990 how is the son thirsty?

[@eddiethatvoguy7901]

That doc didn’t paint Scottie in a bad light. HE has done that!

[@JRAYDABEAST]

@@Grimeyknowledgehis son is dating Scottie ex wife

[@BLKBETE11]

It’s unreal how Stephen A. articulates this so well, with such truth.

[@chrisgrooms2235]

Stephen A is, hands down, the absolute BEST at what he does! I don’t care what color or race the person is…Stephen A. transcends his words into people s minds and makes them better! Huge respect to Mr. Smith from NC!

[@Logico75345]

@@chrisgrooms2235 why to mention race or color?

[@chrisgrooms2235]

@@Logico75345 Just to say that he speaks to everyone and his ability to communicate has no barriers. It was a true compliment to him as a professional. I love listening to his broadcasts.

[@Logico75345]

@@chrisgrooms2235 great, but I still don’t see a reason to mention the words color or race in a comment. I don’t believe it was necessary.

[@Logico75345]

@@chrisgrooms2235 hands down, the absolute BEST at what he does. Stephen A transcends his words into peoples mind and makes them better ! Huge respect to Mr Smith from NC. You can see it wasn’t necessary to mention race or color, it made you look like a racist.

[@positivity29]

Best Steven A take of all time…. As a old school Bulls fan I felt that

[@LouieTzepher]

Love Stephen A for this, he summed it up so perfect there is nothing else to say, thanks Stephen.

[@icetray2727]

The only thing he didn’t mention was Jordan's son smashing his ex wife and I assume he already knew that and didn’t wanna bring it up but everyone else is bringing it up.

[@Cityonfire33]

@@icetray2727 he mentioned it real quick. He asked towards the end

[@LouieTzepher]

@@icetray2727 He mentioned it, but didn't delve into it.

[@donovancrain534]

Man is measured by his accomplishments and accolades in his respected field. With that said, Jordan is not only the most successful basketball player in NBA history, he is the most recognized and celebrated. He never uttered the words, "I'm the g.o.a.t, we the people made that choice. And he earned it

[@chrish1297]

Damn straight!! 💯💯

[@Rambo20244]

I knew jordan was the greatest before I started watching basketball in the 90s I heard his name throw around more than anybody I ever heard in basketball it made me start watching basketball and become a jordan fan

[@nerdsworthpoindexter6661]

Russell is the most successful player ever.

[@donovancrain534]

@@nerdsworthpoindexter6661How big was his impact? How many all stars were on his championship teams? How many blockbuster movies did he make? Is his shoe brand still number one in the world of athletes?

[@nerdsworthpoindexter6661]

@@donovancrain534 Russell was an on court coach. He was known to make everyone better on his team. He turned Don Nelson into a Hall of Fameer. Russell was the core component of the most successful dynasty in NBA history. Boston was a losing team before Russell arrived. Jordan would happily trade his scoring titles for 5 more rings. Russell had what everyone wanted...11 rings.

[@drasta100]

This is the first time in a long time I didn’t mind listening to Stephen A run his mouth…You covered this well Sir!!!

[@nathanscipio6148]

As a life long Bulls fan it's so sad to see Pip going out like this! Man these are supposed to be his golden years and he's doing this because of jealousy and bitterness. He's weak in ways no one could've ever imagined. MJ doesn't deserve this especially from Pip.

[@NanaBrown040]

I never thought Pip would say such things like this about Jordan😢

[@neilfpv]

Scottie is most likely in a depressed state right now. He needs help. His heart for sure is full of hatred from the way he spoke those words against MJ. He needs big help big time

[@TheFullife]

Agreed

[@michaeltucker941]

Stephen A ! thank you my brother! God bless you for telling the truth ! and nothing but the truth! 💯

[@j.turner8906]

This was a masterpiece. Phenomenal storytelling that paints a picture.

[@easyrubbishremoval]

100% spot on. Pip was a scrub first few years, played scared V Pistons. MJ stuck by him and built him mentally, physically, with knowledge of the game and gave you invaluable insights into what made MJ great so you could be great. Pip would not have become a top 50 or 100 player not even a top 1000 player without MJ. Pio lacked heart and walked tall because of MJ.

[@KristianDowling]

Goes to show, Stephen A wasn't the first to comment on this, but boy was it not only worth the wait, it was accurate, insightful, emotive and powerful. Hope Scottie realises the error of his recent ways and gets the help he needs to find his true self once again. We cannot condone or agree with his recent comments, however his true fans will be there for him and we wish him the best. Lord knows the stuff going on with his family cannot be easy to deal with. I'm so happy Stephen A touched on the Last Dance, and what he said about it was spot on in regards to the production 'needing' to revolve around MJ to be relevant and successful. Thank you Stephen A. That was very much appreciated and I hope Scottie is listening as we all are. All the best

[@jerrywilliams3373]

What did Scottie do wrong

[@zxcvb3772]

@@jerrywilliams3373 Claim that Jordan was a horrible player before "Scottie arrived", but then turn around and say that you need a team to win. So did Jordan lose because he didn't have a team, or is it because he was a horrible player? Did Pippen make Jordan a better player after he arrived on the Bulls? Because that is factually incorrect. Scottie is all over the places, contradicting himself over and over again.

[@SwacBoy]

Thank you Mr Smith for clearing the AIR👏👏👏

[@8ball1980]

Love the passion Stephen A has for the G.O.A.T He is spitting FACTS the whole video💯💯💯💯

[@honestly1970]

more like theatrics

[@FoxOPC]

​@@honestly1970 like your boy Lebron theatrics?

[@jazzyjeffshirl]

This type of betrayal is tearful. Why tarnish an awesome history that everyone knows is a team effort. Scotty is making a fool out of himself and in no way will this increase his likability. Many have already lost respect for him and he is gassing the flames 🔥. Some things are better not said and Stephen A said it best “tomorrow is not promised.”

[@coolstorydel4545]

Jordan tried to get Scottie a Nike deal and he said no?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BobbyHo2022]

I have worn Pippen Nike shoes. That is not true. There are 2 of his shoes I know about from Nike.

[@terrellhawkins8607]

@@BobbyHo2022 I believe he only had two shoes as well

[@antwaunharris2064]

@@BobbyHo2022 Then he would have more than 2 shoes. The long way! Mike eating and you mean to tell me Scottie not eating 20 plus years later? Barkley listened and won though.

[@MrGeeMoney1983]

@@BobbyHo2022 Pippen had more then two shoes he Nike, but MJ had it setup to get Scottie a life time deal and Pip turned it down because he thought the air max sole caused his ankle injuries!

[@crystalbraxton8439]

Thank you Stephen A. for setting the record straight. I pray Scottie hears this.

[@djdc1970]

By far Best take by Stephen A. Hands down!!!

[@Dustin_John]

In my opinion, it all boils down to legacy. Scottie Pippen might feel jealous of Michael Jordan because Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, basketball player in history, while Scottie will always be in Jordan's shadow. Scottie seems to believe that by downplaying Jordan's achievements, he can raise his own status in the history books. However, it's truly hard to believe and quite absurd for Scottie to claim that Jordan is a bad player. Jordan was an extraordinary basketball player who inspired countless others. Allen Iverson wanted to emulate him, Kobe modeled his game after Jordan, and even LeBron James wore the number 23. Jordan's shoes were in such high demand that everyone wanted to buy them, whereas I have never seen anyone wearing Pippen's shoes, to be honest.

[@RonchyPR]

Well spoken Stephen, as a witness of the greatness of THOSE Bulls, not only Jordan’s, it’s sad to see the route Scottie has taken. Larsa killed his brain, he needs help, it’s obvious he is a broken man.

[@JrClips27]

I 100% agree.

[@colinsushiboy745]

He should taken a new attitude with her. Should think she's now Jordans sons problem.

[@jeromeandjoyceminor1952]

But is his wife retaliating for his shirt coming.... this is public, blatant and close to home and past family history. SP has to see young Jordan as a kid, a teen, who has his ex

[@jeromeandjoyceminor1952]

Really this is a Jada and Will situation... toxic to the family.

[@frankpentagali9528]

Not a huge Stephen A fan..what he just so eloquently described is beyond 1000% spot on.

[@HighTimes42071]

Maybe you should be then

[@Amick44]

And he's absolutely right that most of this crap about Jordan, has come out years after he has been retired. Not that he was perfect, but he received very little criticism in his prime. I mean what was there to criticize? Except for at times being tough on teammates.

[@cfl4286]

Beautifully stated Stephen A. When people compare MJ to other greats in regards to their teams, the one factor you need to know is that all MJ needed was to have a single teammate average 18 ppg to win three championships in a row. All he needed was a single all star to have that success. Compared to Bird, Magic, Lebron, Duncan and even Kobe, who have all had more help in their title runs, that is very very impressive. He was the most dominant offensive player ever, and arguably a top 5 defender ever.

[@akaliotp6766]

A single star? So Kerr and Rodman just weren't huge prices? Rodman is an all time great.

[@akaliotp6766]

Isolated he's the most dominant but with team ball mj wasnt as good as u think. LeBron is very easily the most dominant on offense. He gets is whole team involved and controls the pace meanwhile he can easily put his head down and drop 50 any given night.

[@akaliotp6766]

The bull's were a completed team nothing else could've been perfected so honestly acting like it was jordan and pippin with a lot of scrubs is super disrespectful.

[@MojoMachin3]

Therein lies the problem with all sports nowadays. Everyone is so obessed with one great player. It's a team sport, Michael Jordan did not win those championships alone. Yet we keep heearing MJ is GOAT this and that. For a great player like Scottie Pippen(All personal issues aside) I understand why he'd be salty. That man and many other unsung heroes gave their best for the love of the game. Yet all we talk about is MJ this....he beat this, he beat that.

[@TheMkfan123]

@@akaliotp6766exactly. In addition to those two, you also had two other LOCKDOWN players in Harper and Rodman. An unbelievable talent to have off the bench in Kukoc. Grant during those first championship runs, and Steve Kerr. Those teams were fucking ridiculous

[@jp3813]

Surprised that Stephen A. didn't also bring up that Scottie accused Phil Jackson of being racist for picking Kukoc over him to take the last shot.

[@lovinclassics2161]

Mr Smith stares right into the monitor and says “come on bro” so quietly I got chills…. Come on bro

[@GBamaBoy]

Scotty and Isiah Thomas need to grow up. They're obsessed with MJ. We saw MJ play. He's the greatest NBA basketball Player of all time. That's not debatable just like Brady QB Goat status.

[@HiNRGboy]

what if Scottie and Isiah will now become best friends that would be wild lol

[@Amick44]

​@@HiNRGboy 😃😃😃

[@Patriotsprecision]

Scotty might not have liked the first dance because of how he was portrayed. He is literally proving it right

[@ChryslerChristler]

His true colors are now showing. he was/is always been jealous and bitter of Mike

[@ManiacMcgeee]

Yeah i think there is some jealousy there because he wanted to be the man and he had a moment when Jordan left for baseball to be the man, but it was taken from him. So he's always had this stigma as being part of the supporting cast and not the main piece.

[@benG3483]

Thing is he wasn’t portrayed badly. But….. like it or not it was all fact

[@aleclundberg7843]

MJ LITERALLY stated, “There’s no Michael Jordan without Scottie Pippen.” And then he proceeded to praise Scottie as a basketball player. I was surprised to hear Pippen’s comments on the Last Dance but now he’s totally off the rails and I lost all respect

[@Patriotsprecision]

@@ManiacMcgeee he wanted Mike to come back he wasn't getting it done without him

[@shogunassasin8202]

Not the biggest fan of Steven A, but he ain't wrong in what he is saying. It's been sad to see Pippen become such a bitter person over the years. As a Knick fan I hated those Bulls teams, yet I was always aware that I was watching greatness and the best pro athlete to ever play any game out there.

[@thechurch5000]

Does anyone remember when Pippen forced his way out of Houston because they didn't immediately gel after Barkley gave up millions so he could sign there? Barkley was spurned by him Pippen wanted to go to the Lakers but ended up in Portland.

[@TheLionaaa]

Thank you

[@mauricedavis1740]

does anyone remember when Pippen QUIT on his teammates when Phil Jackson called the final play for Tony Kukoc..?

[@thechurch5000]

@mauricedavis1740 Of course that incident is really well known if you watched back then. I watched it live.

[@TonySmooth678]

Pippen should be ashamed of himself. Jordan Always had his back and was there for Scottie Pippen.

[@Amick44]

No kidding. I'm glad you said it. Ok, I know the MJ haters are coming. Big f××××n deal!

[@Oba7]

He should be ashamed of what? He has a right to his feelings.

[@90sBullsFan]

Steven A. This was masterfully done. As a bulls since the 80s, I watched that entire run. And it hurtful to us fans to see this. You hit on every single thing I thought about and some. And I 100% believe it's both personal because of mjs son and larsa, and also because he's trying to sell a book oh... and his wine. He might even be on someone's payroll. He's really making himself out to be foolish. Especially because he's on record of stating the opposite. It's all over the internet. No one is buying his nonsense but young lebron fanboys looking for more ammo to discredit Jordan.

[@nonameisthename138]

🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵💯

[@sheneedsme]

You’re right. I’m a die hard Piston fan and season ticket holder in the 80’s when the Pistons regularly beat Jordan (physically and on the scoreboard) but I admired him. He was so tough and so talented we all recognized his greatest even though we loved hating on him 😂.

[@dixsoncider]

First thing Jordan said when he started his HOF SPEECH. “In all the videos you didn’t just see me, you saw Scottie Pippen”. Always said that was his little Brother and not only did he push Scottie for greatness but Scottie pushed him as well. I agree the Last Dance should’ve involved more of the team but Stephen nailed it on the head. It had to be more about MJ if it wanted to succeed …

[@Bamamike223]

This is the best take I have seen you have Mr. Smith. That is saying something!! It just means more. Thank you!

[@thedreadedverse]

I would rather Scottie address why hes REALLY mad, instead of hiding behind unintelligible hot takes, its embarrassing. Im not a fan of MJ the person either, but as a player? To say hes horrible?? Is criminally insane.

[@jaysonjackson7916]

Jordan would have punched Scottie in the mouth if he was talking like this back in the 90’s 🤣

[@jonathanwashington9199]

Actually Scottie Pippen From The 90's Would Punch Himself For Saying Those Asinine Comments About Michael Jordan Scottie Back Then Wouldn't Be Cool With That

[@Oba7]

Scottie would kiii Jordan.

[@quiksandd9949]

Round of applause for SaS. Absolutely spitting facts.

[@StsNeo]

Great Stephen, greatly well put, thank you, Pippen is lost right now, hopefully, he finds light, we all miss him

[@nukeboy4939]

Scottie is in a bad place and MJ knows it. Like Stephen A said all his former teammates weren't saying nothing when he was leading you'll to titles and you benefited from that by getting better contracts. Years later now everyone trying to bash Jordan because he got so much credit.

[@mauriceporter6154]

Damm Great Job! Much Respect and Appreciated. No one could have said it to Scottie Any better. True words Spoken!

[@eze333]

I never thought I would say this, but SAS is 100% right on this one!!!

[@Spikefade]

Spoken like a man of authority. Nailed it again.

[@archipiratta]

Poor Pip just needs a hug 🤗

[@BarbaraJean2]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cartergk589]

Bad!!

[@Mrcharles.]

Nah he don need that. It is clear now that he and MJ are now enemies.

[@lemini4k]

Scottie still trying to sell that book, or he's still pissed off about Jordan's son giving his ex-wife the business. 😂

[@bleedinggreennation8291]

I don't see where that's funny

[@qhorton6743]

Both

[@robertwilson9528]

Everybody gave his ex wife the Business

[@LurnWell]

Naw, that's making excuses for Scottie. This hatred was there when he was married.

[@Keiiluminati]

@@bleedinggreennation8291 man stfu

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Jordan average 22 playing about a quarter a game in 86. He was limited because he was trying to come back too soon but he knew he was ready. Krause wanted to not risk Jordan and get a really high draft pick but Jordan refused to sit out. He scored 63 in Boston that year in the playoffs. His team was bad so they couldn't beat the beat team of the Bird era but he was always going to try. Jordan was building his legacy way before he had a good team. Scottie can say Jordan was bad but why was Bird calling Jordan "God dressed up as Michael Jordan" after playing against him?

[@day245]

Yeah yeah. We all saw the doc

[@saltymonkey8874]

​@@day245 Yet you didn't watch him play, so you know shit about Mike's game.

[@sfd253]

Sad that Pippen has turned to this,I idolized him for decades. It's not possible to have watched Jordan in his prime and not know he's the GOAT. He transcended the sport and changed it forever.

[@davidadaway6836]

He read scottie whole card from beginning to end 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾, he nailed all points, not one lie!

[@hulabird11]

This is an epic rant that backs itself up with facts! Very well said!

[@denniswilliams7922]

Well done Stephen. This was riveting 🎉

[@samuelrowley6656]

Facts!!! Nothing else needs to be said. Great job SA!

[@Redeemer23collectibles]

Well said Steven A 👏🏼 👍🏼 👌🏼 , for a man who's a die hard Knicks fan, you spoke truth and facts my brother without taking shots at Pippen the essence of true maturity and behaving as a true man showing love and respect.

[@robertcoker5086]

He did take shots. 2 fiddle ain't a compliment and that's just 1 thing he said

[@Redeemer23collectibles]

@@robertcoker5086 not really, that is a minute statement nothing insulting. Pippen should've had more respect for his former teammate it's unsportsmanlike and he knows better than to disrespect the G.O.A.T.

[@robertcoker5086]

@@Redeemer23collectibles so it's OK to tell others what's insulting or not to them. It's OK to justify belittling as along as it's from someone who you support or admire. I get the logic I don't agree but I get where you coming from

[@johnbutner7178]

Maaan Scottie is working on his stand-up career! this shit hilarious 💯🤣🤣🤣 play it again, Stephen A

[@irissanders7487]

🤣🤣

[@reggiewoody8505]

Stephen A, you said that sh*t man. You voiced a lot of our opinions. Appreciate you big bro!

[@thesoulshineband5954]

Man, Stephen A really nailed this. The biggest thing is anyone who been a fan of Stephen A at all knows he has worked a lot with Pippen. You could just hear the change in tone in Stephen A’s voice. He sounds like he’s reaching out to his friend, Pippen and saying, “cmon man, settle down. Are you ok? What are you doing?” You can hear Stephen A trying to direct certain points directly to Pippen, and I appreciate that. He’s trying to be real in a moment when that may be important. I mean, is anyone else besides me just flat out worried about Pippen from a mental health standpoint?

[@BabaBalingasi-hp6gd]

Yeah man you real. It might be a mental health issue

[@KyleGravesLive]

Most mental health issues occur from many different things, like a melting pot of trauma, substance abuse and stress. It can happen to anyone. Scottie is in the public eye and going through a tough time publicly. I hope he goes to private therapy for some time and not do these podcasts . Being a millionaire won’t make you happy . Stay positive people 🤙