In 1997, Tracy McGrady was selected at the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft and was on his way to play with the Raptors in Toronto. It turns out however that he was very close to going to Chicago instead to play with Michael Jordan as the Bulls were secretly having discussions to trade Scottie Pippen for McGrady. When Jordan found out about the plan in place, he quickly killed the deal and robbed McGrady of his chance to play with the goat!
NBA: Scottie Pippen & Dennis Rodman Say 96′ Bulls Still the Greatest Team After Warriors Lose
The 2016 Golden State Warriors beat the 96′ Chicago Bulls 72-10 record by finishing the season at 73-9. Going into Game 7, Stephen Curry and his squad knew if they didn’t win the championship their record breaking season wouldn’t hold as much prominence. Unfortunately for them, they fell short of the ultimate goal as the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA championship. Now Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, members of the 96′ Bulls, declared that they’re still the greatest team in NBA history.
NBA: Michael Jordan Once Hustled Scottie Pippen Out Of $100 Per Game For An Entire Season
This story is kinda foul but also funny as hell at the same time. Michael Jordan is ruthless, which is something we already knew but man, what he did to Scottie Pippen for basically an entire season is down right ice cold.
(Video) NBA: Scottie Pippen Surprises Michael Jordan During Heat/Hornets Game 7
Sunday was not a great day for Michael Jordan as his Charlotte Hornets got destroyed by the Miami Heat, losing 106-73 in game 7 and officially being eliminated from the NBA playoffs in the first round. He went from “crying Jordan” to a smiling and happy Jordan however, as he perked up during a surprise visit from an old friend.
(Video) NBA: Scottie Pippen Doesn’t Think The Warriors Would Stand A Chance Against 95-96 Bulls
I’m sure someone on Golden State is going to feel some type of way about this. Scottie Pippen clearly doesn’t have the same respect for the Golden State Warriors as some of the rest of you. One of the key members of the famous 95-96 Bulls squad shared his thoughts about how things would go in a best of seven series and even broke down who would guard who!
NBA: Dennis Rodman Reveals Despite Winning Titles Together, He Never Spoke With MJ Or Pippen Off The Court!
Dennis Rodman was a vital piece of the Bulls second “Three Peat” where they won titles from the 95-96 season until the 97-98 season when Jordan decided to walk away from the game for a second time. According to Rodman, the Bulls had all that chemistry on the court without being friends off of it. In a recent interview that is scheduled to air this weekend, the Worm claims he never once had a conversation with either Jordan or Pippen off the basketball court.
