ncperrotta069 0 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 http://cbs.sportsline.com/nba/story/10001900 Link to post Share on other sites
princeof56k 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I've all the reports and I still think Pippen is crazy.There's only a handful of guys that have played in there 40's, and none of them were significant contributers. I think only 4 players have played at age 41 (the same age as Pippen). Only Kareem seemed to be somewhat productive at that age. Only one, Cousy, actually tried to comeback from retirement at that age and it ended badly. Pippen was fading bad before he retired when he was actually in shape. There's no telling how far he's fallen now.As to Pippen accepting a minor role, I'll believe it when I see it. Pippens ego is huge and was always bigger than his talent. The very fact that he's trying to comeback at this age proves it. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 1 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 As to Pippen accepting a minor role, I'll believe it when I see it. Pippens ego is huge and was always bigger than his talent. The very fact that he's trying to comeback at this age proves it.Not sure why he wants to come back, but I am going to disagree with you on the ego thing. He gets a bad rep for sitting out that one play where they drew it up for kukoc. Regardless, he is one of the top 50 players of all time, he has the right to have an ego. Sounds like he wants to come back, play a few minutes off the bench and be an assistant, I'm sure some team can find a use for that. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRichey 1 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Prince you're a bit off there. Pippen does have a big ego (AS DO MOST PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES), but was a VERY good player. Lebron actually reminds me a lot of Pippen, a big guy that can pass and score, though James can't play defense anywhere near the level that Scottie could. I would love to see him come back to Chicago, though that probably won't happen. Miami or LA are the frontrunners imo. Link to post Share on other sites
princeof56k 0 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Pippen was a good player. The awards throughout his career prove that. I still think he is overrated. He's very good but not as "great" as some fans claim. I was actually surprised when he made the greatest 50.His bad rep for sitting out on a play is well deserved. Even players with the biggest of egos never said, "If you dont want to call a play for me then I'd rather not play at all." IMO, that was one of the worst displays I've ever seen from an athlete in a game under those conditions. There's way more to that than Pippen just having a bad day.And let's not forget his single season in Houston which was a disaster. Houston quickly shipped him out mainly over personality conflicts. Pippen was upset about his touches even though Olajuwon and Barkley were both superior players. Trust me, Houston didnt miss him. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Pippen was a good player. The awards throughout his career prove that. I still think he is overrated. He's very good but not as "great" as some fans claim. I was actually surprised when he made the greatest 50.His bad rep for sitting out on a play is well deserved. Even players with the biggest of egos never said, "If you dont want to call a play for me then I'd rather not play at all." IMO, that was one of the worst displays I've ever seen from an athlete in a game under those conditions. There's way more to that than Pippen just having a bad day.And let's not forget his single season in Houston which was a disaster. Houston quickly shipped him out mainly over personality conflicts. Pippen was upset about his touches even though Olajuwon and Barkley were both superior players. Trust me, Houston didnt miss him.Jordan was without any doubt, the greatest player to ever play in the NBA. But without Pippen, he doesn't win the 6 NBA championships. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I heard that the motivation for him wanting to play again is mostly financial as there are reports that he's in debt. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 1 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I heard that the motivation for him wanting to play again is mostly financial as there are reports that he's in debt.He was way underpaid for several years, but if thats the case he had some poor money management skills. Link to post Share on other sites
keith crime 8 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 He was way underpaid for several years, but if thats the case he had some poor money management skills. he had a lot of money stolen from him by a financial advisor - not sure if he got it back Link to post Share on other sites
fleung22 1 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Looks like Phil Jackson has the inside track on Pippen's return. It'll be weird seeing him in the gold uniform. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 1 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Did anyone here his comments during all star weekend about him being better than Jordan... someone has been sipping tainted kool-aid. Link to post Share on other sites
princeof56k 0 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Did anyone here his comments during all star weekend about him being better than Jordan... someone has been sipping tainted kool-aid.LOL. I didnt see his comments, but I'm not suprised. This is was the reason for my "big ego" comments. Link to post Share on other sites
fleung22 1 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Did anyone here his comments during all star weekend about him being better than Jordan... someone has been sipping tainted kool-aid.You sure dude? I find it about as believable as your spelling of here/hear. Only way I could see this would be if there was a hidden mic. Only an idiot would publicly announce they're better than MJ. Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJoJo 20 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 You sure dude? I find it about as believable as your spelling of here/hear. Only way I could see this would be if there was a hidden mic. Only an idiot would publicly announce they're better than MJ. So it led to some curious comments during All-Star weekend when Pippen again was asked about being Jordan's footman."I think people love me just as much as they love Michael," Pippen said. "The fans who understand the game, the GMs and coaches. I think they'd rather have a Scottie than a Michael. Because I'm an all-around player. Coaches would rather have a Scottie-type player than a Michael. I was an all-around player. I made people around me better."They were stunning, mouth agape comments, though Pippen's point really was more generic. He doesn't always express himself perfectly, which is why he isn't on ESPN anymore even if he had interesting and strong opinions. He was trying to enhance his skills and note their importance, which is often overlooked.Entire article here. Link to post Share on other sites
fleung22 1 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 So it led to some curious comments during All-Star weekend when Pippen again was asked about being Jordan's footman."I think people love me just as much as they love Michael," Pippen said. "The fans who understand the game, the GMs and coaches. I think they'd rather have a Scottie than a Michael. Because I'm an all-around player. Coaches would rather have a Scottie-type player than a Michael. I was an all-around player. I made people around me better."They were stunning, mouth agape comments, though Pippen's point really was more generic. He doesn't always express himself perfectly, which is why he isn't on ESPN anymore even if he had interesting and strong opinions. He was trying to enhance his skills and note their importance, which is often overlooked.Entire article here. Idiot it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 1 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 You sure dude? When did I lose credibility Link to post Share on other sites
fleung22 1 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 When did I lose credibilityhey now...I did say only an idiot would make those comments and I didn't mean you. it's one of those things that's so hard to imagine hearing.ya wanna hug it out *****? Link to post Share on other sites
Livaso 0 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Pippen was a great player in the right place at the right time. Sort of like the Kobe/Shaq duo. What would Pippen have accomplished without MJ? Probably as much as Kobe has accomplished without Shaq (That's not a diss, Kobe could very well carry the Lakers to a championship and I think Pippen could have maybe as well. But its not domination). He was still a superstar in my opinion. He's ego is big all of a sudden and that's a shame. Link to post Share on other sites
Jadaki 1 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 ya wanna hug it out *****? Easy there E, I don't want you getting wood.Pippen was a great player in the right place at the right time. Sort of like the Kobe/Shaq duo. What would Pippen have accomplished without MJ? Probably as much as Kobe has accomplished without Shaq (That's not a diss, Kobe could very well carry the Lakers to a championship and I think Pippen could have maybe as well. But its not domination). He was still a superstar in my opinion. He's ego is big all of a sudden and that's a shame.He took the bulls to game 7 of the eastern conference finals without MJ and were one layup from going to the finals, thats farther than Kobe has taken the Lakers solo. Link to post Share on other sites
asytnik 0 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 He took the bulls to game 7 of the eastern conference semifinals without MJI hope you mean semis. Cause that's where Pippens Bulls lost to NYK who beat Indiana in the Conf finals. Then Houston beat NYK 4-3 in the Finals. Link to post Share on other sites
fleung22 1 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 so is Pippen gonna play this year or what? Link to post Share on other sites
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