My list of favorite players isn't very long, and a lot of people discount some of my guys, but that's why it's my list. Magic Johnson, Scottie Pippen, Grant Hill, Kevin Garnett, and Dennis Rodman make up my top five favs. Other than Rodman, you should be able to see a unique trend in the talent.Growing up in the 1980's & 1990's blessed me with the opportunity to see some of basketball's greatest talents. The Lakeshow of the 1980's facing off against Larry Bird's Celtics provided me with some of my earliest memories of hardwood excellence.
Although the Pistons were despised by most I actually liked them. Yes, I know Bill Lambeer was dirty, but they had a squad of work horses who had a never say die attitude. If nothing else I knew I was likely to witness a game with some hard fouls and maybe even a little blood, and for me that was quality programming.
All that brings me to the Chicago Bulls, who are arguably the greatest dynasty to have ever played the game. We all know that Michael Jordan is the best player ever, but his right hand man is one of my all time favorites. Pip could do it all on the basketball court, and I admired him most for his tenacious defense and unselfish play. Scottie always understood his role and he flourished in the triangle offense because of his premiere passing ability.
There isn't an argument among intelligent hoops fans that Jordan couldn't have won without Scottie Pippen, but every blue moon I hear some lames making the case for just the opposite. It pains me to hear such nonsense, especially considering just how valuable Pippen really was. In my opinion #33 is the best #2 guy of all time.
The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inducted Pippen into it's family this past weekend in a grand ceremony that included other legends; Karl Malone, Cynthia Cooper, Bob Hurley Sr., Dennis Johnson (DJ), Gus Johnson, and the Dream Team.
All that brings me to the Chicago Bulls, who are arguably the greatest dynasty to have ever played the game. We all know that Michael Jordan is the best player ever, but his right hand man is one of my all time favorites. Pip could do it all on the basketball court, and I admired him most for his tenacious defense and unselfish play. Scottie always understood his role and he flourished in the triangle offense because of his premiere passing ability.
There isn't an argument among intelligent hoops fans that Jordan couldn't have won without Scottie Pippen, but every blue moon I hear some lames making the case for just the opposite. It pains me to hear such nonsense, especially considering just how valuable Pippen really was. In my opinion #33 is the best #2 guy of all time.
The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inducted Pippen into it's family this past weekend in a grand ceremony that included other legends; Karl Malone, Cynthia Cooper, Bob Hurley Sr., Dennis Johnson (DJ), Gus Johnson, and the Dream Team.
Career Averages in Regular Season
PPG: 16.1
RPG: 6.4
APG: 5.2
SPG: 2.0
FG%: .473
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