I never wanted to be Michael Jordan, although I would like to trade bank accounts. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
One of the hardest things for a ball player to do is to accept his role — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I'm no slouch, but when comparing LeBron's game, I'm usually left out. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
If you're not on a team that's winning, it takes a lot out of you as a player. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
As a young player, achieving All-Star status isn't as easy as you might think. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
No matter how well you do in the regular season, it has to be capped off with a championship to really mark… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
If things work out for you as a team, then there are individual things that happen for you. But if you're not… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
Basketball is a lifelong game. You continue to learn from the game day in and day out, and all along the way,… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to ever play in the game. But I may go as far to say Lebron… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
You continue to compete against the very best every day, and you will get better, or you'll be embarrassed. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
Coaching jobs are far and few between; you try and get into the right situation and take advantage of it from there. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
It may sound simple, but both winning and losing can become a mind-set, and I won't accept losing - ever. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I was a guy that had a lot of tools and could do a lot of other things, but my main thing… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
As a player, you experience so many different moments, but you never truly sit back and reflect on them. You enjoy them,… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
He's very knowledgeable. That's the one advantage that I see in Kobe Bryant's career compared to Michael Jordan. Ten years into Kobe… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I had watched Magic my whole career, even before my career, and so I knew the style of player that he was,… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I want to thank the NBA and U.S.A. Basketball. Words can't describe my feeling. I was a small town kid from Hamburg,… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I've never seen a player that can dominate a game the way LeBron James can. He don't always have to score. He… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
The key about playing internationally is the confidence that you gain. Not only do you train with some of the best players… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
Yes, I think the '96 Bulls are the greatest of all time. I think the 72-10 record speaks for itself and the… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
It [would have] been very difficult. As I said, the rules ... but if the rules were put in place back when… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
It's not always about getting better on the basketball court. This game teaches you how to become a better person as well.… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
When you endure an 82-game season, you have a great opportunity to build a lot of confidence and cohesiveness with your teammates… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I loved playing against the Pacers and Reggie Miller. Reggie was a great competitor, and I enjoyed playing against competitors. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
In the playoffs, it's win or go home. You might not have a chance to look back at a game and say,… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
As a young player, I always thought I was doing everything I could. But the longer you play, the more you learn,… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
When you look at Jerry Sloan teams, they're all very disciplined. They execute well. They play within themselves. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
When I got to Central Arkansas, I was a small, slim guy with little chance of playing in the NBA. Then, I… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I may go so far as saying LeBron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game. Because he is… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
If you can prove that you're in that elite class on a consistent basis, it speaks volumes about a player's longevity. It… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
The odds were against me when I arrived at Central Arkansas. I was barely 6-foot-2 and didn't have a scholarship. But I… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
As a player, NBA All-Star Weekend contains a lot of joy and a lot of excitement. Even with all the hype built… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I wasn't really that interested in playing. I had gone through some hard times not playing in high school, but my coach… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
College was a very necessary step along the way to my professional career. As I look back, I realize how much of… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
What is most remarkable to me about Durant's game is what he does given his size. It's so unique to have a… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
In the playoffs, it's win or go home. You might not have a chance to look back at a game and say, 'Man, we… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I probably should've listened to Michael a year ago when he said that Charles will never win a championship because he doesn't show any… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I'll miss the competitive side and the camaraderie of being around the players and competing each and every day. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I wasn't given a scholarship out of high school, and that allowed me to learn what hard work was early on. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I'm a family man, and I couldn't be happier. My wife and I have been blessed with an incredible family, and my kids are… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I always dreamed of playing the NBA, but along the way, the road got a little cloudy. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
Don't disrespect me, lie about it, and then come smile in my face and act like nothing's wrong. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
If I had an opportunity to hand-pick a team that I wanted to play in the NBA Finals, it would probably be the Lakers. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
For me, getting your number retired is the greatest accomplishment. There is no accolade with more significance that you can receive from an organization… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
The odds were against me when I arrived at Central Arkansas. I was barely 6-foot-2 and didn't have a scholarship. But I always felt… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I've played basketball all of my life, and I've had things happen on the court that you eventually have to move on from. It's… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
![“It [would have] been very difficult. As I said, the rules ... but if the rules were put in place back when Michael Jordan was in his prime - no hand-checking, the game was more geared toward offense, wanting to promote scoring in the game - he could have probably got close. He did score 69.” quote by Scottie Pippen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b2/scottie-pippen-2516_back-when_it-would-have-been-very-difficult-as-i-s_2308261.jpg)
