Scottie Pippen Career 2024: Education, Stats, Records, awards
Scottie Pippen
American former basketball small forward
Name | Scottie Pippen |
Date Of Birth | 25 September 1965 |
Age | 58 years |
Profession | American Former Basketball Small Forward |
Net Worth | $30 Million |
Parents | Preston Pippen, Ethel Pippen |
Nationality | American |
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Scottie Pippen made an NBA debut on November 7, 1987, when the Chicago Bulls faced the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game of that season. He finished the game with 10 points, 2 steals, 4 assists and 1 rebound all within 23 minutes of play. The Chicago Bulls won the season-opening game. He then claimed the starting small forward position during the 1988 NBA playoffs and helped the Bulls reach the semi-finals for the first time in a decade.
During 1990-91, Pippen merged as the primary defensive stopper, and for his efforts in the season, he was awarded the NBA all-defensive second-team honors. Pippen played an instrumental role in the Bulls winning the NBA championships in 1996-1998. Later he was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Roy Rogers. From 1998 – 2003 he played for the Portland Trailblazers. Later he left Portland to sign with the Bulls. On October 5, 2004, he announced his retirement.