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- Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:19pm #31211
Lotto StudParticipantScottie Pippen crowns Michael Jordan
LISLE, Ill. — Scottie Pippen said Friday he believes Michael Jordan is the greatest player in NBA history, despite remarks he made last month regarding Miami Heat forward LeBron James on ESPN Radio’s "Mike and Mike In The Morning."
"The comments that I made were basically giving LeBron some props as a player, not to dismantle any player like Michael," Pippen said after a youth camp session at the Bulls/Sox academy. "We all know that he’s the greatest player that ever played the game.
"I think it was taken a little bit out of context. I felt like I was drawing more of a conclusion from the statistics more than the accolades."
Pippen made the comments as the Heat eliminated the Chicago Bulls from the Eastern Conference finals.
"Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to play the game," Pippen said last month. "But I may go as far as to say LeBron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game because he is so potent offensively that not only can he score at will but he keeps everybody involved.
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On May 27, basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen originally said Michael Jordan was the greatest scorer ever, but LeBron James could be the greatest NBA player ever.
"You have to be on your P’s and Q’s on defense. No guy on the basketball court is a threat to score with LeBron James out there. Not only will LeBron dominate from the offensive end as well, but he’s also doing it on the defensive end, which really makes him the complete package. He’s able to get in those passing lanes, shoot those gaps and create transition opportunities where he is pretty much unstoppable."
Pippen said he’s spoken to Jordan multiple times since he made the comments and there is no rift between the former teammates.
"I talk to Michael all the time," Pippen said. "There was no problem between me and Michael. I think [the media] chewed into it a little too much."
Pippen didn’t appear to be very bothered by the backlash caused by his remarks.
"Ya know what? I kind of rolled off into the sunset, went down south and enjoyed no media, no TV and just enjoyed life," he said. "So I didn’t really get a lot [of flak] from [the comments] as much as probably the organization had to deal with it. But I’m ready to move on from it."
By Nick Friedell
ESPNChicago.com
Archive0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:25pm #556581
Lotto StudParticipantDon’t know if this was posted, but I am wondering why it has took him this long to clear up his statement. I guess he was going keep it & run with it until the outcome of the Finals.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:25pm #556523
Lotto StudParticipantDon’t know if this was posted, but I am wondering why it has took him this long to clear up his statement. I guess he was going keep it & run with it until the outcome of the Finals.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:52pm #556544
ZeroParticipantLebron has all the skills to be the greatest, he just doesn’t have that killer instinct that MJ had.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:52pm #556600
ZeroParticipantLebron has all the skills to be the greatest, he just doesn’t have that killer instinct that MJ had.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:52pm #556546
llperezMike and pip have had problems before. I think pip is backtracking because lebron played bad in the finals and he looks bad for makin those comments
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 3:52pm #556602
llperezMike and pip have had problems before. I think pip is backtracking because lebron played bad in the finals and he looks bad for makin those comments
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 4:03pm #556552
aamir543ParticipantYou have to want it bad enough. Kobe wanted it, MJ really wanted it, Dirk didn’t want it enough in 06, this year he did. In due time, I hope he uses these experiences to motivate himself to dominate the playoffs. I also hope he develops a post game, because he can’t rely on pure athleticism and speed for the rest of his career.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 06/26/2011 - 4:03pm #556608
aamir543ParticipantYou have to want it bad enough. Kobe wanted it, MJ really wanted it, Dirk didn’t want it enough in 06, this year he did. In due time, I hope he uses these experiences to motivate himself to dominate the playoffs. I also hope he develops a post game, because he can’t rely on pure athleticism and speed for the rest of his career.
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