The relationship between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan has been strained over the years for a number of reasons.
Both have made some public statements that have ruffled each other’s feathers.
But even if they don’t get along super well, Pippen still holds Jordan in high regard when it comes to his basketball skills.
NBACentral shared, via Today Show Australia, that Pippen said Jordan is “for sure” the greatest basketball player ever.
Pippen said:
“You look at the MVPs he was able to achieve. But I think it was all brought from us being successful as a team. Obviously, someone is going to bring those accolades home. But, yeah, he was the greatest player definitely in basketball.”
Pippen’s statement earned a big response online from people who were both happy and shocked.
Scottie Pippen says Michael Jordan is ‘for sure’ the greatest ever
“You look at the MVP’s he was able to achieve. But I think it was all brought from us being successful as a team. Obviously, someone is going to bring those accolades home. But, yeah, he was the greatest player… pic.twitter.com/XYf3pE4dL4
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 28, 2024
There were many who agreed with Pippen, saying that Jordan is unquestionably the greatest basketball player of all time.
They feel there is no debate when it comes to who is the GOAT.
Yes MJ is the GOAT. This isn’t a debate, it never was.
— Jerico (@kyriemavs) February 28, 2024
Others are happy that Pippen is rising above “all the high school drama between them” and stating an objective fact.
At least he’s being objective in spite of all the high school drama between them
— RJ Trader (@rj_trading1) February 28, 2024
Other fans aren’t certain Pippen will stick with this belief because they claim that he changes his mind often.
Will he still believe that Jordan is the greatest ever in a few more months?
My man changes his mind on the G.O.A.T debate every few months
— Kory Waldron (@Just_KWal) February 28, 2024
this man changes his mind every 6 months
— juju 💰 (@ayeejuju) February 28, 2024
Pippen and Jordan found unparalleled success together and are still considered by many to be the best NBA duo ever.
It’s unfortunate but not too surprising that their relationship was sometimes filled with tension.
Regardless of what Pippen thinks, the majority of NBA fans view Jordan as the greatest to ever play the game.
At the end of the day, that is what matters most.
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