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Pippen to Bulls: You're still best team in NBA
Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen encouraged Chicago Bulls players, still dealing with the loss of Derrick Rose to a knee injury, that they are "still the best team in the NBA ... so go out there and play like it" before Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pippen: Bulls still the team to beat
Scottie Pippen says the Chicago Bulls still are the team to beat even without the injured Derrick Rose.

Pippen writes Bulls still team to beat (Yahoo! Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) Scottie Pippen says the Chicago Bulls still are the team to beat even without the injured Derrick Rose.

Pippen sees LeBron eventually outscoring MJ
Scottie Pippen said Friday he believes LeBron James eventually will surpass Michael Jordan as the third-greatest scorer in NBA history, but he wouldn't stand by a statement he made last year when he said James may be the greatest player ever.

Pippen: Phil may not be done, would fit in NY
NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen believes Phil Jackson still has a lot of basketball left in him, and Pippen wouldn't be surprised to see his former coach back in the NBA at some point, perhaps with the New York Knicks.

Bo Jackson, Griffey, Pippen bike to help victims
Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson, former Major League Baseball star Ken Griffey Jr. and NBA standout Scottie Pippin have started their five-day, 300-mile ride across Alabama to raise money for tornado relief in the state.

Pippen to sue about bankruptcy reports
Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen has filed a lawsuit against multiple media outlets, claiming they falsely reported that he went bankrupt.

Ex-Bull Grant: Boozer must be Rose's Pippen
Horace Grant said Carlos Boozer has to become Derrick Rose's version of Scottie Pippen for the Bulls to win a championship.

Pippen: Jordan, not James, greatest ever (AP)
Scottie Pippen made it clear he thinks Michael Jordan is the best player ever -- not LeBron James. Speaking to reporters at a youth camp in suburban Lisle on Friday, Pippen says he was simply giving "LeBron some props as a player" when he suggested to ESPN radio last month that James could be better than Jordan.

Pippen says Jordan's the greatest ever
Scottie Pippen made it clear he thinks Michael Jordan is the best player ever - not LeBron James.

Pippen clarifies remarks: MJ is greatest ever
Scottie Pippen said Friday he believes Michael Jordan is the greatest player in NBA history, despite remarks he made last month regarding Miami Heat forward LeBron James on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike In The Morning."

Kerr: LeBron is no Jordan, more like Pippen
Steve Kerr says Scottie Pippen had it all wrong: LeBron James isn't Michael Jordan; he's Pippen.

LeBron 'humbled' by the comparisons to Jordan
Scottie Pippen said LeBron James may be basketball's greatest player ever.

LeBron doesn't agree with MJ comparison
LeBron James says he's flattered by Scottie Pippen saying the Miami forward ''may be the greatest player to ever play the game.''

Pippen says LeBron better than Jordan
Scottie Pippen says MJ isn't the greatest of them all.

Pippen: LeBron could be better than Jordan
Scottie Pippen had a front row seat to watch LeBron James oust the Chicago Bulls from the playoffs, and the Hall of Famer believes James might supplant Pippen's former running mate Michael Jordan as the greatest player ever.

Pippen backs off LeBron comments
Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan's longtime teammate, raised eyebrows Friday morning when he said Heat superstar LeBron James 'may be the greatest player to ever play the game.'

Pippen: James may be better than Jordan (AP)

As if the Bulls losing to Miami in the Eastern Conference finals wasn't enough, Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen has added to Chicago's pain by suggesting that LeBron James could be better than Michael Jordan. Pippen stirred the pot in an interview with ESPN radio on Friday morning, saying Jordan "is probably the greatest scorer to play the game" but James "may be the greatest...

Pippen: Bulls' high-price players must be better
Scottie Pippen said the Chicago Bulls' highest-price players could not be counted on against the Miami Heat.

Scottie Pippen would like to see Chicago Bulls give some hard fouls to Indiana Pacers
Scottie Pippen would like to see the Bulls give some hard fouls to the Pacers.

Bulls earn playoff home-court advantage
The Chicago Bulls had just wrapped up their best regular season since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen collected their final championship, and Derrick Rose was in no mood to celebrate.

Bulls unveil Pippen statue
Former Bulls forward Scottie Pippen had a sculpture made in his likeness and the bust was unveiled at halftime of the Bulls-Celtics game Thursday night.

Chicago Bulls honor Scottie Pippen by unveiling bronze bust at halftime vs. Boston Celtics
The Chicago Bulls unvieled a bronze bust of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen during halftime of the Celtics-Bulls game on Thursday night.

Bulls unveil Pippen statue (AP)
Scottie Pippen now has a sculpture at the United Center, just like Mike. The Bulls unveiled the bronze bust showing him in his No. 33 jersey during a ceremony at halftime of Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics at the United Center. It was a fitting honor for the Hall of Famer, who along with Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s.

Bulls to unveil bronze bust of Pippen
The Chicago Bulls plan to unveil a bronze bust of Scottie Pippen during halftime of a game against the Boston Celtics next month.

Chicago Bulls to honor Scottie Pippen with bronze bust
The Chicago Bulls will honor Scottie Pippen with a bronze bust of the Hall of Famer during a ceremony at halftime of a game against the Boston Celtics on April 7 at the United Center.

Bulls honor first championship team
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were together again for another championship celebration, this time to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Chicago Bulls' first title.

Justin Bieber wins MVP over Scottie Pippen in celebrity game
Justin Bieber had eight points, four assists and two rebounds for the West team, which lost 54-49 to the East on Friday night at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Bulls charge into break on high note (AP)
Carlos Boozer's grin was as wide as the lane. The Chicago Bulls had just finished off another opponent, this time old friend Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats, and he could hardly contain himself. At 38-16, the Bulls already have nearly as many wins as they did in each of the previous two seasons (41) and are enjoying their best season since the Jordan-Scottie Pippen championship era,...

Bieber headlines All-Star celebrity game (AP)
The newest name to play Showtime: Justin Bieber. The 16-year-old pop singer will join Magic Johnson, WNBA hoopsters and stars from film, music and television Feb. 18 in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Former NBA stars Scottie Pippen and Bill Walton, actors Ty Burrell and Jason Alexander and rapper Common will be among those also taking part.

Chicago Bulls will commemorate first title with ceremony including Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen
Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and other members of the Chicago Bulls' 1991 championship team are scheduled to appear at a 20th-anniversary ceremony at halftime of the Bulls' March 12 game against the Utah Jazz.

Scottie Pippen wouldn't trade Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah for Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony
Scottie Pippen says he wouldn't trade the Bulls' Joakim Noah for Carmelo Anthony.

Bulls to have Pippen statue in arena (AP)
Just like Mike, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen will get a statue at the United Center in Chicago. The Chicago Bulls plan to unveil a bronze statue of Pippen, a seven-time All-Star who along with Michael Jordan led them to six championships in the 1990s, at some point next season. The announcement on Wednesday comes less than two weeks after Pippen's induction into the Hall of Fame.

2010 Basketball Hall of Fame: Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen skeptical of Miami Heat's title chances
Don't blame LeBron James for leaving Cleveland. Don't fit him for a ring yet, either.

New Hall of Famer Pippen thanks Jordan
Scottie Pippen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, and his thank you list started with Michael Jordan.

2010 Basketball Hall of Fame: Scottie Pippen inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Scottie Pippen has been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and his thank you list started with Michael Jordan.

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen responds to Jeff Van Gundy's prediction about the Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen says he'll bet Jeff Van Gundy that the Miami Heat won't win 72 games.

Jordan to introduce Pippen at Hall (AP)
Fittingly, Scottie Pippen will have Michael Jordan by his side again when he goes into the Hall of Fame. Pippen will be presented by his former Chicago Bulls teammate when he is inducted Friday night. Each inductee is presented by a current Hall of Famer. Jordan was enshrined last year. Pippen will be inducted twice Friday.

Report: Michael Jordan to present Scottie Pippen for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction
Report: Michael Jordan will present Scottie Pippen for his Hall of Fame induction.

Jordan will introduce Pippen at HoF ceremony
Fittingly, Scottie Pippen will have Michael Jordan by his side again when he goes into the Hall of Fame.

Pippen returns to Bulls as ambassador (AP)
Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is back with the Chicago Bulls, this time as an ambassador. A six-time champion with Michael Jordan in the 1990s, Pippen will participate in various team events and attend most home games, interacting with fans and sponsors. He will also write a monthly column and appear on BullsTV for the team's website.

Scottie Pippen: Derrick Rose has taken over torch of Chicago Bulls franchise
Scottie Pippen: Derrick Rose has taken over the torch of the Bulls franchise.

Olympic Dream Team join Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen in Hall of Fame class
Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams were selected Monday as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010.

Malone, Pippen lead deep 2010 NBA Hall class
Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams were selected Monday as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010.

Pippen, Malone lead 2010 Hall of Fame class (AP)
Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams were selected Monday as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010. "This is a great moment. This is something that I never dreamed would happen to me as a player," Pippen said. "This is very special to me as a kid who walked on at the University of Central Arkansas." Los Angeles...

Karl Malone of Utah Jazz, Scottie Pippen of Chicago Bulls, Dennis Johnson of Boston Celtics elected into Naismith Hall of Fame, reports say
Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen will join their sidekicks in the Naismith Hall of Fame.

Malone, Pippen inducted into Hall of Fame - Karl Malone (F) Los Angeles Lakers
Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen have been elected to go into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2010.

Malone, Pippen head Hall of Fame finalists
Two-time NBA MVP Karl Malone, six-time champion Scottie Pippen, and two of the great U.S. Olympic champions are finalists for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.

Basketball Hall of Fame finalists: Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Dream Team
Two-time NBA MVP Karl Malone, six-time champion Scottie Pippen, and two of the great U.S. Olympic champions are finalists for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.

Malone, Pippen, Dream Team HOF finalists (AP)
Two-time NBA MVP Karl Malone, six-time champion Scottie Pippen, and two of the great U.S. Olympic champions are finalists for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. The 1992 Dream Team, which Malone and Pippen played on along with superstars such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, is a finalist in the team category.

Central Arkansas Bears jersey retirement 'great feeling' for Scottie Pippen
Central Arkansas' jersey retirement is a 'great feeling' for Scottie Pippen.

Scottie Pippen, F - CHI
Pippen returns to the court... in Finland Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.

Ex-Bulls star Pippen scores 9 points in Finland
Former NBA star Scottie Pippen scored nine points to help Finland league leader Torpan Pojat beat Honka 98-85 on Saturday. Pippen also had nine rebounds. "It was great. I did not know what to anticipate without a game for the last three years," the 42-year-old Pippen said. "My conditioning is not at the top level, but I played with a great team and had a lot of fun." ToPo had won 19th straight games in the Finnish league.

Pippen hits floor, helps team to victory in Finland
Former NBA star Scottie Pippen scored nine points to help Finland league leader Torpan Pojat beat Honka 98-85 on Saturday.

Pippen to play game for Swedish team
Scottie Pippen will play a basketball game in Sweden for the Sundsvall Dragons in January. The former Chicago Bulls great will join the team in northeastern Sweden for the Jan. 11 game against rival Akropol. The deal came about because Bulls assistant coach Mike Wilhelm is friendly with Sundsvall Dragons chairman Anders Ohrn. "We established a relationship with Mike Wilhelm in 1980 when he was an exchange student here in town," Ohrn said Tuesday. "He is the agent for our juniors.