Scottie Pippen GQ article

[Enasic]

In fairness to Scottie, he just lost his oldest son two months ago - something I just learned an hour ago. So I think a part of this is him reeling from that.

I did not know that. You could very well be right but at the same time, he’s definitely been bitter about the kukoc shot for years and has never got over it. The racist spin is new though…maybe he is reeling a bit over the passing of his son.

Either way, Scottie’s image has certainly taken a hit since these interviews.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

No doubt he's always had that resentment, maybe the death of the child makes him feel like he's got nothing to lose? I don't know, I don't want to play internet psychiatrist.

It's just sad to watch one of your childhood heroes doing this heel turn. It's Bash at the Beach 1996 all over again.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Has anyone tried the bourbon? If so, thoughts? Is it even available yet?

It's a little salty

 

[jooo83]

Scottie Pipper is a transcendent player and probably doesn't get enough credit for how truly great he was. But he's also a jackass that continues to make himself look worse over time. He likes to whine and play the victim, but the reality is he has largely been given a pass for the stupid things he has said and done over the years.

 

[gopher72]

Scottie Pipper is a transcendent player and probably doesn't get enough credit for how truly great he was. But he's also a jackass that continues to make himself look worse over time. He likes to whine and play the victim, but the reality is he has largely been given a pass for the stupid things he has said and done over the years.

I agree that he is not the brightest bulb on the planet. And IMHO I'm not sure I'd describe his being a transcendent player. But if in fact he was, then I would subscribe to the position that Jordan made him that way.

 

[Enasic]

I guess it boils down to semantics. Pip was likely the best perimeter defender of his generation and possibly all time. The point forward position was also not very common whatsoever during his day. Both are pretty transcendent traits. His impact on the basketball court was immense.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I guess it boils down to semantics. Pip was likely the best perimeter defender of his generation and possibly all time. The point forward position was also not very common whatsoever during his day. Both are pretty transcendent traits. His impact on the basketball court was immense.

Thank God @RamiTheBullsFan doesn't post here anymore. I remember a 12 page discussion on this topic.

 

[Enasic]

Thank God @RamiTheBullsFan doesn't post here anymore. I remember a 12 page discussion on this topic.

Ah, a Rami vortex, nice. What’re the cliff notes on said discussion?

 

[clonetrooper264]

Thank God @RamiTheBullsFan doesn't post here anymore. I remember a 12 page discussion on this topic.

Just when I had forgotten it, you bring it back

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Ah, a Rami vortex, nice. What’re the cliff notes on said discussion?

I *believe* he felt that the position was created by Scottie Pippen. @FirstTimer probably remembers better.

Rami had some all-time classics though:
- Boris Diaw was the most versatile player in the NBA
- Andrei Kirilenko was another all-time versatile player
- Oscar Robertson was a poor man's Rod Strickland (I could be wrong about that)
- Lebron putting on weight would destroy his athleticism

I know there are more. @clonetrooper264 @Scoot26

 

[Enasic]

Completely forgot about the great Boris Diaw

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

After awhile @RamiTheBullsFan gave up writing his screeds and started doing voice recordings and posting them as youtubes.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Completely forgot about the great Boris Diaw

Yeah, I don't remember where Kirilenko was in the versatile discussion, but I know he loved him, and I don't think his Big O comp was to Strickland. Maybe it was Gary Payton.

 

[clonetrooper264]

Omg the Boris Diaw threads...

 

[Scoot26]

I only remember the Boris Diaw one.

 

[houheffna]

I remember that game...when Scottie quit. Kukoc hit big shots all that year. Bulls had leads in the fourth quarter of all 3 games against the Knicks leading up to that moment. Pippen wasn't made for that. If Phil is racist, its not because of that particular play.

If Kukoc doesn't hit that shot...Scottie's career in Chicago is over! He should be grateful.