PIERCE STOPS KOBE Jun 13, 2008
Pierce's effort on defense stifles Bryant in Game 4 - USATODAY.com. Pierce's effort on defense stifles Bryant in Game 4. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bulls appoint Vinny Del Negro as head coach Jun 13, 2008
Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the Bulls won six NBA championships in the 1990s under coach Phil Jackson, who is now coaching the Los Angeles Lakers and trails Rivers' Celtics 2-1 in the NBA Finals. The Bulls are one of the youngest teams in the league, led in scoring by guard Ben Gordon, 25, and forward Luol Deng, 23. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bulls: Suns' Del Negro accepts head coaching position Jun 12, 2008
Collins, who coached Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen before they started collecting championships, emerged as the leading candidate a few weeks later, but a deal fell apart. Concerned that a second tenure would strain their friendship, Collins and Reinsdorf broke off talks Friday. (FOX 11, AZ)
Bulls' Del Negro understands skepticism Jun 12, 2008
Collins entered the picture after Chicago won the lottery and seemed headed from the TNT broadcast table back to Chicago, where he coached Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the late 1980s before their championship run. Both sides publicly acknowledged discussions after reports of a reunion surfaced. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LA's Odom has been a coast-to-coast player Jun 8, 2008
"He can definitely play five positions. He's very difficult to guard. You know, when you have a player that controls the ball, has the ball a lot, he reminds you of Scottie Pippen.". After he was selected by the Clippers in the 1999 draft (No. (Boston Globe)
No Bull: Collins won't coach Chicago again Jun 7, 2008
Collins has a 332-287 overall record and was 137-109 with the Bulls when a young Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen couldnt get past the Detroit Pistons. Collins had initially indicated he was not interested in returning to the sideline. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No reunion: Collins backs out of Bulls' search Jun 7, 2008
He was 137-109 with a young Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Collins expressed interest after the Bulls won the draft lottery. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Auerbach era not the focus for Jackson Jun 6, 2008
Auerbach, who died in October 2006, once downplayed Jackson's title trove by saying the former New York Knicks player "picks his spots," implying that his championships were the result of coaching stars such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. CONTINUED 1. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Norman Chad: TV viewers' guide to the NBA Finals Jun 3, 2008
Auerbach's defenders point out that Jackson had Jordan and Scottie Pippen, then Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. Uh, and who was playing for Red all those championship years, Dobie Gillis and Nipsey Russell. (Cleveland.com)
Opinion: So long Spurs least-loved dynasty dead May 31, 2008
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls 00004000 got rock-star worship wherever they went, with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen providing the on-court swagger, and the likes of Dennis Rodman making the off-court life more delicious. Even the Belichick-dull New England Patriots had swagger, between Tom Bradys quarterbacking and his off-the-field, gossip-column-level canoodling. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Will Doug Collins lead the Bulls again? May 30, 2008
The following season the Bulls broke through, sweeping the Pistons 4-0 and going on to the first of six championships in the 90s with Jordan and Scottie Pippen leading the way. In 1995-96, they finished 72-10 as what many consider to be the greatest NBA team of all time. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Collins considers Bulls job May 30, 2008
The following season the Bulls swept the Pistons and went on to the first of six championships in the 90s with Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Collins worked 2 1/2 seasons with the Pistons starting in 1995, going 46-36, 54-28 and 21-24. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
'Very spiritual, very intellectual' Jackson a heady head coach May 27, 2008
Perhaps because of his historical stature, Jackson is a lanky bulls-eye for detractors an opportunist who created his legend riding four great NBA stars: Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in Chicago and Bryant and in L.A.. "A lot of people don't like to give him the credit," Fisher says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Expert: LeBron is good as gone when contract expires May 22, 2008
But they wisely accumulated draft picks and made deals looking toward the future and were able to grab talent like Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant. The Cavs continue to live for the moment. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pennell Introduced as New UA Assistant May 6, 2008
He was a teammate of Scottie Pippen on the 1983-84 squad. A native of Pittsburg, Kan. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Heat win in what could be Riley's finale Apr 17, 2008
7 percent of their games in the two seasons following the departures of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson after the 1998 championship run, endured a worse stretch. But the Hawks are proof that in the Eastern Conference, theres always hope. (MSNBC -- Sports)
There's no muffling Rose Garden 'Voice' Apr 15, 2008
When Scottie Pippen, since moved on, saw him, came over to say hello and called him, "The Voice." When an agent for one former Blazer (and Mason won't out him) called to say Mason needed to do more with the player's name. And seasons like this, when the Rose Garden again sprang to life, when you wouldn't want to miss a game, even if you could. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Parish holds off any comparisons Apr 13, 2008
The Chief also played on the Bulls' 1997 championship team, led by a star trio of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. So how would Parish compare his champion teammates with Boston's current All-Star trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. (Boston Globe)
Deserving of honorable mention Apr 13, 2008
Assuming Jordan, Robinson, and Stockton get in, that leaves Mullin, Karl Malone (eligible in 2009), and Scottie Pippen (eligible in 2009) as the only NBA members of the original Dream Team still not enshrined. The lone collegian, Christian Laettner, should be in the discussion, as one of the greatest and winningest college players ever. (Boston Globe)
Kubasiak honors her brother Apr 13, 2008
The little builder was a big Chicago Bulls fan and since this was the mid-1990s, the heyday of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen sparked a special interest in basketball. Kubasiak worked on his piece of plywood for hours at a time, putting various Bulls emblems and logos on the court when he wasn't dreaming of following in No. 23's footsteps. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Jon WertheimVIEWPOINT Apr 13, 2008
Imagine the equivalent of Scottie Pippen today: His first-triple would be posted on You Tube before sunrise. By which time, some scouting service would have posted his seventh-grade stats on a Web site. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
More of this story Apr 11, 2008
Celebrities expected to attend this year s tournament include NBA greats Scottie Pippen, John Starks and Dennis Scott; and former NFL stars Darrell Green, Art Monk, Charles Mann, Tony Peters, Ken Coffey, Jay Novacek and Eddie Payton. This year s tournament begins at 8 a.m. on June 13 with the women s flight, followed by the men s flight beginning at noon. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Haskell's Hotstove Apr 8, 2008
The Bulls thrived in the days of Michael Jordan with a superstar and with the exception of Scottie Pippen in his prime, an average supporting cast. Given the fact that James now finds himself in a similar situation, if the Celtics are not careful, this could be a difficult series for them. (Courier Publications, ME)
Tale of the tape: How Kansas and Memphis measure up Apr 7, 2008
The Tigers have shredded three powerhouse programs in their last three games: Michigan State, Texas and UCLA. Their guards are so confident they'd try to take it to the rim against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Calipari says they're not driven by the doubters who all season have said the Tigers, from Conference USA, were overrated. (USA Today -- Sports)
Granderson rooting for Jayhawks Apr 2, 2008
"When I was in eighth grade, I had a size 13 shoe, and I was hoping I'd do something like Scottie Pippen one summer," he said. "When's my 00000D08 big growth spurt going to come? It just never came. I was hoping it would get there.". (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Marquette's 'little' big men face tall task vs. Stanford Mar 22, 2008
As a kid, idolized Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls' defensive ace. Last year, as a sophomore, he was the Big East's Defensive Player of the Year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Old McDonald had a scam Mar 19, 2008
The Environmental Working Group's farm subsidy database reveals that, from 1995 to 2005, farm subsidies have been distributed to Fortune 500 companies such as John Hancock Life Insurance ($2,849,799) and Westvaco ($534,210); as well as celebrity "hobby farmers" such as David Rockefeller ($553,782), Ted Turner ($206,948), and former NBA star Scottie Pippen ($210,520). Subsidies even flow to members of Congress who vote on farm legislation, such as Senator Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa... (Boston Globe)
Orlando Magic take on Toronto Mar 4, 2008
Scottie Pippen was like that. On top of being very skilled, they're big and can see over defenses to make plays. (Florida Today)
Blazers hold on to get win over Clippers Feb 29, 2008
Notes: The win was Portland s first against the Clippers on the road since Dec. 18, 2002, when they erased a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit behind Scottie Pippen and Rasheed Wallace. The Blazers came in averaging a league-worst 30. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jack leads Blazers over Clippers Feb 28, 2008
Notes:@ The win was Portland's first against the Clippers on the road since Dec. 18, 2002, when they erased a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit behind Scottie Pippen and Rasheed Wallace. Eight players on Portland's roster were among the top 10 picks in their respective drafts, including Greg Oden and Darius Miles, who haven't played this season following microfracture surgery on their right knees. (Anchorage Daily News)
Drew PackhamNBA ROOKIE RANKINGS Feb 26, 2008
SI.com - Writers - Drew Packham: NBA Rookie Rankings - Monday February 25, 2008 1:34PM. An honor just to be nominated. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Simply the best: Putting Tiger's career in perspective goes beyond the game of golf Feb 26, 2008
Michael Jordan, great as he was, still had Scottie Pippen. Jordan hit plenty of game-winning shots but there were times he passed to teammates, notably John Paxson and Steve Kerr, to win games with final shots. (Missoulian, MT)
The Celtic Threebound Feb 15, 2008
The '99 Houston Rockets, for example, had Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon and Scottie Pippen. The New York Yankees--every year their lineup looks like a world beater. (Time.com)
Jordan-Pippen, Part II? Feb 11, 2008
Anyway, we haven't really examined the deal that much from the Miami end, and we must admit we laughed out loud when we heard that Miami coach Pat Riley compared the pairing of Dwyane Wade and Marion to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of the dynastic Chicago Bulls. Is "dynastic" a word. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Arison: Shaq got ball rolling Feb 11, 2008
" Jackson, Riley disagree: Riley may think that the Wade-Marion combination is comparable to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, but the man who coached both Hall of Fame players in Chicago isn't so sure. "That's the outside reach," said Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who won six titles with Jordan and Pippen. "I'd love to see a prediction like that come true, but that's a difficult reach. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Jenkins: Suns had to trade Marion Feb 10, 2008
Marion and Dwyane Wade might not remind people of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, as Riley suggested this week, but they could be a dynamic pair along with (ideally) an influential lottery pick from the draft. If Marion exercises his right to opt out of his contract over the summer, the Heat will clear cap space to explore a free-agent market likely to include Elton Brand, Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Webber ready for 2nd go with Warriors He remembers debut against Olajuwon... Feb 7, 2008
Webber ready for 2nd go with Warriors / He remembers debut against Olajuwon in '93. I'm just going to look and take this moment in. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Suns acquire basketball giant O'Neal in blockbuster trade Feb 7, 2008
Thursday February 7, 3:20 PM. MIAMI (AFP) - Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, who is one of the most prolific scorers in league history, was dealt from the last place Miami Heat to the first place Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Men's Basketball Takes on Florida State Wednesday Feb 6, 2008
Participants that have gone on to play and/or coach in the NBA include former Hurricanes (currently with the Sacramento Kings) and (currently with the Portland Trail Blazers), as well as Scottie Pippen, Ben Wallace and Derek Fisher. WHAT HAVE U DONE FOR ME LATELY. (Hurricanesports.com)
Heat in unprecedented free fall Jan 24, 2008
After beating Utah in the NBA Finals, the Bulls lost Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and coach Phil Jackson. The Celtics, who defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, had to defend their crown without player/coach Bill Russell and Sam Jones, another Hall of Famer. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wile looks to continue sports in the media Jan 23, 2008
As a younger kid during the 1990s, Wile was a fan of the Chicago Bulls when they won six championships in eight seasons with superstars Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. You grow up watching them and you just want to win, Wile said. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Oklahoma hangs Stacey King's jersey in rafters Jan 21, 2008
He won three NBA titles alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, but reflects more favorably on his time with the Sooners. "This has always been home for me, everywhere I've been. I've been in the big city of Chicago, won championship rings, but no experience has ever been better for me than playing at the University of Oklahoma," King told the crowd after being presented with a framed jersey by his three sons -- 16-year-old Erick, 15-year-old Garrett and 12-year-old Brandon. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Expert: Time for Heat to pull plug on Wade Jan 19, 2008
500 the next season and it was the additions of Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant the following season that began the real surge. Though what if. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Griffin moves smoothly into prominent role at J-State Jan 19, 2008
"That's just part of the air that surrounds JSU's most versatile player.Off the court, Griffin usually sports a guilty-type smile, like he just got away with something. The grin is accompanied by a fitted ballcap carefully cocked atop his head and headphones around his neck.A rhythmic gait speaks volumes.It's the same effortless, athletic movement that allows the 6-foot-3, 185-pounder to snatch a rebound over a center, lead a fast break, cross over a point guard and toss a soft alley-oop to a... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Patriots' Brady carries coaches Jan 18, 2008
Nor would Phil Jackson have turned out to be who he did without players like Michael Jordan, Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Shaq, and Kobe Bryant. Had any of these characters ended up separated out on mediocre teams, which they very well could have, we would have never witnessed greatness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Expert: Why no big-man coaches? Jan 15, 2008
I was thinking about this the other day after talking to Scottie Pippen about the possibility of him coaching someday in the NBA.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The rich get richer Jan 12, 2008
Try this quiz on for size: What do Scottie Pippen, David Letterman and Ted Turner have in common. Answer: None of them are farmers, but all three have received thousands of dollars in federal farm subsidies this decade. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Sports in 2 Minutes Jan 7, 2008
Former NBA star Scottie Pippen debuts in Finland. VANTAA, Finland Former NBA star Scottie Pippen scored nine points to help Finland league leader Torpan Pojat beat Honka 98-85 on Saturday. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
* Sports Briefs Jan 7, 2008
NBA great Scottie Pippen scored nine points for Finland league leaders Torpan Pojat who beat Honka 98-85 on Saturday in Vantaa, Finland. After a slow start, Pippen improved in the second half, smoothly grabbing nine rebounds and giving out several unselfish passes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Careless Heat loses 7th straight Jan 7, 2008
Chicago, for example, plummeted after losing Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and coach Phil Jackson. The Los Angeles Lakers dropped after losing O'Neal and Jackson. (The Palm Beach Post)
Former NBA star Scottie Pippen plays 2 games in Finland Jan 7, 2008
HELSINKI, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Former NBA star Scottie Pippen Saturday scored nine points to help Finland basketball league leader Torpan Pojat beat Honka 98-85 in his second game at Vantaa, a city of southern Finland, local media reported Sunday. "It was great, I did not know what to anticipate without a game for the last three years," the 42-year-old Pippen said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mathis wants to be GM Jan 5, 2008
This is just as ridiculous as scottie pippen wanting to coach the bulls. These guys dont know when to say goodbye to the spotlight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Players not the only ones who have to play hurt Jan 4, 2008
Jordan collapsed in the arms of teammate Scottie Pippen after the Bulls had the game in hand in the fourth quarter. On the other hand, Wednesday night s Fiesta Bowl game gave us a chance to see what happens when a ref has to play sick. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
2007 full of ups and downs Jan 3, 2008
It was the playground that Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen once played on, and now members of the Tigresses and Lady Devils took their turn. Yeah, I m right up there with them. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Pippen reportedly rips Bulls' Gordon, Hinrich Jan 2, 2008
Nathaniel S. Butler / Getty ImagesFormer Bulls great Scottie Pippen says Chicago's Ben Gordon is "shooting for a contract," the Chicago Sun-Times reported ... Former Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen isn't endearing himself to any of the current Bulls. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamstrung Rondo sits one out Dec 31, 2007
" Doc on PhilSkeptics have said Lakers coach Phil Jackson's nine NBA titles had more to do with coaching the superstar likes of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in Chicago and Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant with the Lakers than being a great coach. But on the flip side, Jackson also has had to manage superstar egos, too.Rivers, coaching three superstars in Boston, believes Jackson doesn't get enough credit for that part of his job."He's been phenomenal," Rivers said. "He's one of the better... (Boston Globe)
Final tip-off Dec 20, 2007
" Gaithersburg, MD: Dear David: First, sincere thanks for the many chats, You have always imparted your wisdom and objective viewpoints while providing us glimpses of your warmth and humor. While you clearly have a legion of fans, I am very impressed by how much David Stern and all of the professional players and coaches value your opinion. I know that you will excel at teaching, and look forward with great anticipation to your novels and screenplays...which I hope will be soon, as I imagine you... (USA Today -- Sports)
At 27, much-traveled rookie Moon is top-notch for Toronto Dec 12, 2007
" Moon says he patterns his game after Scottie Pippen, the former Chicago Bulls All-Star who was one of the league's top defenders. He watched the Bulls and Pippen every opportunity he got growing up in Goodwater, Ala. It wasn't until a couple of years ago that he started concentrating on defense at the urging of former NBA All-Star Micheal Ray Richardson, his coach on the Albany Patroons, and former NBA player Cliff Levingston, a Globetrotters assistant when Moon played with them. "Certain... (USA Today -- Sports)
Great escape Dec 4, 2007
"When NBA teams were playing the the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the bunch it was hard to beat them because everybody was on their side. That's the way it is now. You got Brady and the bunch, and it's hard to beat them.". Nevertheless, Baltimore was within 44 seconds. (CBS News)
Pippen to suit up for Swedish team Nov 28, 2007
SUNDSVALL, Sweden - Scottie Pippen will play a basketball game in Sweden for the Sundsvall Dragons in January. The former Chicago Bulls great will join the team in northeastern Sweden for the Jan. 11 game against rival Akropol. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jamario Moon's Sudden Emergence Nov 28, 2007
One can only imagine if he were able to achieve half of the success that his idol Scottie Pippen, also number 33, did with the Chicago Bulls. But, as Moon proved, dreams can come true. (Suite101.com)
Celtics have Garnett surrounded Nov 16, 2007
Or how many Michael Jordan would have won without Scottie Pippen. (Answer: none. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Yao Ming hits key free throws and Rockets rally to beat Bobcats Nov 12, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming and guard Tracy McGrady have been called one of the NBA's best scoring tandems. The Charlotte Bobcats won't dispute that. (The Daily Reflector)
Open Court: Heartless in Seattle Nov 11, 2007
They watched Seattle s front office trade away Scottie Pippen for Olden Polynice. They listened to Matt Hasselbeck shout, We ll take the ball, and we re going to score, just before throwing an interception at Lambeau Field. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Read more. . Nov 8, 2007
TIOGA Michael Jordan needed Scottie Pippen, Bird needed McHale, Kobe needed Shaq, or vice versa. The point is a superstar can only take you so far and it usually takes a strong support group to see success. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
