Scottie Pippen

Guide Note:

Scottie Pippen is a former NBA small forward. Pippen won six championships with the Chicago Bulls along with teammate Michael Jordan. Pippen was drafted in 1987 to the Chicago Bulls and went on to play for the organization between 1987-1998, and 2003-2004. He retired in 2004, after 17-years in the league.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: September 25, 1965
2. Birth Place: Hamburg, Arkansas
3. College: University of Central Arkansas
4. Won Six Championships with Chicago Bulls
5. Points: 18,940
6. Height: 6-7
7. Made seven all-star games
8. Was apart of the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
9. Played for the 1992 Olympic Team in Barcelona
10. Retired in 2005

Born in 1965, Scottie Pippen was a walk-on at the University of Central Arkansas, where he worked as a welder to pay for tuition. After growing in height 6 inches, Pippen was viewed by many NBA scouts as a top prospect. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the first round as the team's fifth pick.

Pippen was apart of the dynasty organization that was 1990s Chicago Bulls. He helped the team win six championships, making it to seven all-star games in the process. He moved around the league before returning to Chicago in 2005 to retire from the NBA. He currently works as an assistant coach to the Los Angeles Lakers, a team coached by his former coach in Chicago, Phil Jackson.