Scottie Maurice Pippen is revered as one of the greatest basketball players of all times. This ace basketball player’s name shines brightly today in the Hall of Fame of NBA (National Basketball Association). Pippen played in the NBA and reached the zenith of success when he was a part of the Chicago Bulls team during the 1990’s. He captained the team and won six NBA titles. The 1995-96 season was the most memorable one with the record 72 victories which he achieved. He was nicknamed ‘Pip’ and was one of the best forward players of his time. The NBA has listed Pippen’s name amongst their 50 greatest players of all times. Today he has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
Born on 25th September 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas, Scottie Pippen was the youngest among the 12 children of Preston and Ethel Pippen. During his senior years at Hamburg High School, he led the school team to the state playoffs and even won all conference honors. He later joined the University of Central Arkansas which is an NAIA school. He did not receive any scholarship as a player. However, while he was still a newcomer at the university, he was given the opportunity to be the basketball team manager. He even had to finance the rest of his education.
Pippen’s career stats reveal his gradual blossoming as one of the best basketball players. He begun with an initial average of 4.3 ppg and didn’t receive great attention throughout his college career. However, he showed steady and gradual improvement and finished off with an average of 23.6 points and 10 rebound per game. His career possibilities increased by leaps and bounds in the 1987 NBA draft. He was selected in the fifth pick by the Seattle Supersonics. However, the Chicago Bulls manager always wanted Pippen in the team. Hence,soon after he struck a deal with the Supersonics and Pippen was exchanged for Olden Polynice. It was during this time in 1988 that Pippen got married to Karen McCollum.
It was the beginning of Pippen’s glorious era with the Chicago Bulls. He teamed up with Michael Jordan and won three consecutive NBA titles. He did combat a rough patch on the personal front in 1990 when the news of his divorce spread. However, there was no stopping Pippen in his bright career.
Post 1991 Pippen and Jordan led the Bulls team to consecutive wins over the next seven seasons. While Jordan was the face of their victorious dream run, Pippen was the most invaluable defensive and forward player who complemented Jordan. He was an eight time member of the NBA all defensive first team and a seven time NBA all star. He, along with Jordan, Magic Johnson and other great players of the NBA formed the ‘Dream Team’ for the Olympics in 1992. Thereafter he won two Olympic gold medals one in 1992 and the other in 1996.
Pippen swore the wedding vows again in 1997 with wife Larsa Younan. Scottie Pippen’s name will always shine brightly in the history of the game.
| Birth Date: | 25 Sep, 1965 |
| Age: | 54 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Hamburg |
| residence: | Arkansas Hamburg |
| Education: | Hamburg High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
