Basketball Player

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen is an NBA legend, famed for his 17-season career and winning 6 championships with the Bulls.

Scottie Pippen
Age
59
Birth Date
September 25, 1965
Zodiac
Libra
Born
United States
Height
6′ 8″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
78%
Liked by
62%
Neutral
29%
Disliked by
9%

About

Scottie Pippen is a retired American professional basketball player best known for his tenure with the Chicago Bulls, with whom he won six NBA Championships between 1991 and 1998. He was part of the Bulls' legendary "Three-Peat" in the 1990s and achieved seven consecutive All-Star selections during his career, making him one of the sport's all-time greatest players.

Scottie Pippen Timeline

1965
Scottie Pippen is Born
On September 25, 1965, Scottie Pippen was born in Hamburg, Arkansas.
1987
Selected 5th Overall by the Seattle SuperSonics
Scottie is selected 5th overall in the NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.
1987–1993
Traded to Chicago Bulls and Forms the Dynamic Duo with Michael Jordan
Scottie is traded to the Chicago Bulls and forms one of the greatest duos in basketball history with Michael Jordan.
1991
NBA All-Star Game MVP
Scottie wins the NBA All Star Game MVP Award.
1996
Wins 1st NBA Championship
Scottie and the Bulls win their first of three consecutive championships.
1998
Named One of NBA's 50 Greatest Players
Scottie is named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA History.
2005
Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Scottie Pippen is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

5 Interesting Facts about Scottie Pippen

1.

First Player to Win Six NBA Championships

Scottie Pippen is the first player in NBA history to win six championships, all with the Chicago Bulls.

2.

Seven Time All-Star

Pippen was a seven-time All-Star, a two-time All-Star Game MVP, five-time All-NBA First Team selection, and two-time All-Defensive First Team selection.

3.

Olympic Champion

Pippen won an Olympic gold medal with the 1992 United States men's basketball team. He also competed on the 1996 Olympic team.

4.

Named After Scottie Dogs

Scottie Pippen was named after Scottie dogs because his father loved the breed. He even owned a pet Scottie dog as a child.

5.

Basketball Hall of Fame

Pippen was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 for his outstanding career.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Scottie Pippen birthday?

Scottie Maurice Pippen is a former American professional basketball player who was born on September 25, 1965. He is currently 57 years old. Scottie is best known for his time as a member of the Chicago Bulls, where he won 6 championships alongside legendary teammate Michael Jordan, as well as being an 8-time NBA all-star and a 10-time all-NBA first team selection.