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Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan formed one of the best duos in NBA history. Playing for the Chicago Bulls, the two led their team to the highest of glories. Moreover, they had a good relationship off the court until recently. Interestingly enough, Jordan played a gambling game with Pippen once, which did not turn out well for an NBA veteran. Stars from the Bulls franchise and Charles Oakley attended the card game party in 2006. Oakley invited former Chicago Bulls star, Tim Thomas, to the party. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200406194005/130924113026-michael-jordan-scottie-pippen-flu-game-092413.1280x720.jpg]SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JUNE 11: Michael Jordan #23 and Scottie Pippen #33 of the Chicago Bulls celebrate after winning game five of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz on June 11, 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE/Getty Images) When he wanted to join the action, he got a brutal reality check. Jordan, Pippen, and the other guys made it clear that Thomas will not continue in Chicago. Moreover, they were discussing the future of the franchise and Thomas was not a part of their plans. Talking about the incident, Thomas recounted the night in detail. He said, “MJ was hosting a card game, so I went over there and all of the guys just told me: ‘Hey man, you’re not going to play here.'” READ MORE: Stephen Curry Should Have Been FMVP, Warriors Veteran Won It by Fluke; Says Ex NBA Star [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-stephen-curry-should-have-been-fmvp-warriors-veteran-won-it-by-fluke-says-ex-nba-star/] Tim added, “I was about to be a free agent, so I wanted to showcase myself to get another contract. They got me just so that they could get me off of the books at the end of the year.” Interestingly enough, Thomas left the Chicago Bulls [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/] and joined the Phoenix Suns [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-phoenix-suns-roster-2021-22-can-landry-shamet-javale-mcgee-help-chris-paul-attain-his-maiden-championship-ring/] just as Scottie Pippen [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/scottie-pippen/] and Michael Jordan [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/] wanted. HOW GOOD WERE MICHAEL JORDAN AND SCOTTIE PIPPEN? Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were two of the most important players in the Bulls franchise, as the aforementioned story points out. The two complemented each other perfectly as the duo handled both the offense and defense of the Bulls. Interestingly enough, Pippen was as important to Jordan as Jordan was to him. MJ failed to win a championship before the arrival of Scottie. Playing with Scottie, Jordan averaged [https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/michael-jordan-stats-with-scottie-pippen] 31.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 691 games. On the other hand, Pippen averaged [https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/scottie-pippen-stats-with-michael-jordan#:~:text=Scottie%20Pippen%20averaged%2017.1%20points,Michael%20Jordan%20in%20his%20career.] 17.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the same number of games with MJ. WATCH THIS STORY: Michael Jordan Owns A NASCAR Team: How Did The Millionaire NBA Legend Come Around To Buying A Racing Team? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-michael-jordan-owns-a-nascar-team-how-did-the-millionaire-nba-legend-come-around-to-buying-a-racing-team/] Is the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen duo the best to ever play in the NBA? Let us know in the comments below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen 2022</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>Bio, </strong><strong>Net worth,</strong> <strong>and endorsements</strong></h2>
Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a>. After playing four years of college basketball for Central Arkansas, Pippen came into the NBA through the 1987 <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1987.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">draft</a>. Seattle Supersonics drafted him with the fifth overall pick, but Chicago Bulls acquired him soon.

After playing 11 years for the Bulls, he played for Houston <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/houston-rockets/">Rockets</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/portland-trail-blazers/">Portland Trail Blazers</a>. However, he came back to the Bulls for a season before retiring.

[caption id="attachment_436200" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436200" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-117946271.jpg" alt="Scottie Pippen with the 2006 NBA Finals trophy" width="1920" height="1439" /> Scottie Pippen with The 2006 NBA Finals Trophy during NBA Legends Scottie Pippen and Walt "Clyde" Frazier Announce 2006 Finals Trophy Tour at NBA Store in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage)[/caption]

In addition to an illustrious 17-year career, Pippen was a six-time NBA Champion and a seven-time All-Star. He also has two Olympic gold medals to his name as part of the United States Team. (1992 and 1996 Olympics).
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen and Chicago Bulls</strong></h2>
Pippen was an integral part of the Bulls dynasty during the 1990s. Along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/">Michael Jordan</a>, he led the Bulls to an incredible run during that time. Most of his career achievements came while at the Bulls. The franchise later <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-SqMrt6t0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retired</a> Pippen’s jersey no. 33 for his achievements.

In 2021, Pippen and several other ex-<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/">Bulls</a> players were part of Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' docu-series. Having not been paid for the show, and not receiving much acclamation for it, Pippen went on to destroy MJ in a series of rants.

<img class="size-full wp-image-261191 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200502231324/michael-jordan-scottie-pippen-040316-getty-ftr_1tiig56au6rvg1qb9mjrtqnibk.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Major Achievements</strong></h2>
6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

7× NBA All-Star (1990, 1992–1997)

NBA All-Star Game MVP (1994)

3× All-NBA First Team (1994–1996)

8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992–1999)

NBA steals leader (1995)

No. 33 retired by Chicago Bulls
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen Stats</strong></h2>
<table width="372">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Points</strong></td>
<td>18,940 (16.1 ppg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Rebounds</strong></td>
<td>7,494 (6.4 rpg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Assists</strong></td>
<td>6,135 (5.2 apg)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
(Stats via <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basketball-Reference</a>)
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen</strong><strong> Net Worth 2022</strong></h2>
Many claim Pippen as one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. It might have seemed true during his initial Bulls years. In 1991, he signed a 7-year, $18 million contract extension, which was significantly less as compared to other stars in the team, like Michael Jordan.

Nonetheless, Pippen made a fortune through endorsement deals besides earning money from the NBA. As for his latest net worth details, Pippen's worth is valued at $20 million (per <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/scottie-pippen-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>).
<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen Foundation and Charity</h2>
Pippen once took part in a military charity <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/09/10/scottie-pippen-endorses-chicago-marathon-military-charity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">event</a>. The 'Express Your Thanks' project in 2012 vowed to raise money for wounded soldiers. Besides endorsing the project, Pippen remembered his father who served in the military.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-275754" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200524201923/Pippen-celebrating.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="288" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How to contact Scottie Pippen? </strong></h2>
<strong>Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottiepippen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></strong>

<strong>Scottie Pippen- </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/ScottiePippen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>

<strong>Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottiepippen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></strong>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Wife</strong></td>
<td width="319">Karen McCollum (1988-1990), Larsa Younan (1997-2021)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="319">Antron, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, Sophia, Sierra, Yvette</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 8″ (2.03 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">102 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="319">2.21 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Shoes</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="319">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, Ameritech Cellular TV, Frito-Lay, Visa, McDonald's, Right Guard, and Coca-Cola</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen 2022: Bio, Net worth, and endorsements Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the NBA. After playing four years of college basketball for Central Arkansas, Pippen came into the NBA through the 1987 draft. Seattle Supersonics drafted him with the fifth overall pick, but Chicago Bulls acquired him soon. After playing 11 years for the Bulls, he played for Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. However, he came back to the Bulls for a season before retiring. Scottie Pippen with The 2006 NBA Finals Trophy during NBA Legends Scottie Pippen and Walt &#8220;Clyde&#8221; Frazier Announce 2006 Finals Trophy Tour at NBA Store in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage) In addition to an illustrious 17-year career, Pippen was a six-time NBA Champion and a seven-time All-Star. He also has two Olympic gold medals to his name as part of the United States Team. (1992 and 1996 Olympics). Scottie Pippen and Chicago Bulls Pippen was an integral part of the Bulls dynasty during the 1990s. Along with Michael Jordan, he led the Bulls to an incredible run during that time. Most of his career achievements came while at the Bulls. The franchise later retired Pippen’s jersey no. 33 for his achievements. In 2021, Pippen and several other ex-Bulls players were part of Michael Jordan&#8217;s &#8216;The Last Dance&#8217; docu-series. Having not been paid for the show, and not receiving much acclamation for it, Pippen went on to destroy MJ in a series of rants. Major Achievements 6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998) 7× NBA All-Star (1990, 1992–1997) NBA All-Star Game MVP (1994) 3× All-NBA First Team (1994–1996) 8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992–1999) NBA steals leader (1995) No. 33 retired by Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen Stats  Points 18,940 (16.1 ppg)  Rebounds 7,494 (6.4 rpg)  Assists 6,135 (5.2 apg)  (Stats via Basketball-Reference) Scottie Pippen Net Worth 2022 Many claim Pippen as one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. It might have seemed true during his initial Bulls years. In 1991, he signed a 7-year, $18 million contract extension, which was significantly less as compared to other stars in the team, like Michael Jordan. Nonetheless, Pippen made a fortune through endorsement deals besides earning money from the NBA. As for his latest net worth details, Pippen&#8217;s worth is valued at $20 million (per Celebrity Net Worth). Scottie Pippen Foundation and Charity Pippen once took part in a military charity event. The &#8216;Express Your Thanks&#8217; project in 2012 vowed to raise money for wounded soldiers. Besides endorsing the project, Pippen remembered his father who served in the military. How to contact Scottie Pippen? Scottie Pippen- Facebook Scottie Pippen- Twitter Scottie Pippen- Instagram  Age 56  Marital Status Married  Nationality American  Wife Karen McCollum (1988-1990), Larsa Younan (1997-2021)  Kids Antron, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, Sophia, Sierra, Yvette  Height 6′ 8″ (2.03 m)  Weight 102 kg  Wingspan 2.21 m  Shoes Nike  Rings 6  Endorsements Nike, Ameritech Cellular TV, Frito-Lay, Visa, McDonald&#8217;s, Right Guard, and Coca-Cola

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