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NBA stars who had a winning record against Michael Jordan

There aren’t many stars who can boast about besting Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest of all time by most basketball fans. Though MJ gave everybody the business, a bunch of NBA luminaries managed to beat him more often than not during …

There aren’t many stars who can boast about besting Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest of all time by most basketball fans. Though MJ gave everybody the business, a bunch of NBA luminaries managed to beat him more often than not during his early days with the weak Chicago Bulls roster in the mid-80s or when he donned the Washington Wizards jersey.

Few accomplished that when MJ and his team were at the peak of their powers – most notably a towering center from the Western Conference.

Here’s a list of stars who retired with a winning record against the GOAT:

Michael Cooper says he would cut Jayson Tatum since he hates the Celtics

More than 30 years after retiring from the Lakers, Hall of Famer Michael Cooper still hates the Celtics.

There are very few rivalries in sports that truly rile people up on a massive scale, even those who would seem perfectly neutral. There are the New York Yankees versus the Boston Red Sox, the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Boston Celtics.

The Lakers-Celtics rivalry was at its best in the mid-1980s when the two teams met in the NBA Finals three times in a four-year span. Hall of Fame Lakers wing Michael Cooper was a central character back then, as he was tasked with guarding Celtics legend Larry Bird and did so as well as anyone.

On his “Showtime” podcast, Cooper was asked who he would start, bench and cut among Jayson Tatum, Scottie Pippen and James Worthy. He said he would start Pippen, the six-time NBA champion, and bench Worthy, his former Lakers teammate and fellow Hall of Famer.

That leaves Tatum, whom Cooper would bench. Cooper said he would do it because of his hatred for the Celtics, although he admitted Tatum is a very good player.

“I’m starting Scottie Pippen and I’m benching Worthy and I’m cutting Tatum… I’m hating on the Celtics. No, Tatum is a hell of a player, I’ve got to give him that. You know, that’s a tough three. All of them are good players.”

Team loyalties aside, it’s easy to see why one would feel the way Cooper did. Pippen was one of the greatest defensive players in basketball history who also scored a consistent 18-20 points a game and was one of the NBA’s first “point forwards.” Meanwhile, Worthy would often play above his standards in big games, especially in the NBA Finals against the Celtics and Detroit Pistons.

While Tatum is a bona fide star, he has a habit of underperforming on the big stage. When the Celtics won it all in June, he shot just 38.8% from the field in the championship series while Jaylen Brown took home the Finals MVP award.

Jayson Tatum becomes the fourth basketball player ever to do these three things in a year

Jayson Tatum’s win at the 2024 Olympics made him the fourth player ever with an All-NBA First Team, an NBA title, and a gold medal in one year.

[autotag]Jayson Tatum[/autotag] didn’t just make Duke history with his second consecutive gold medal on Saturday. He also made basketball history.

Tatum became the fourth men’s basketball player of all time with an All-NBA First Team nomination, an NBA title, and an Olympic gold medal in one calendar year.

As with any other feat in basketball history, LeBron James and Michael Jordan did it first. Jordan actually managed the trifecta twice, first doing it in 1992 before matching himself in 1996. Scottie Pippen, his Chicago Bulls teammate, matched him in the latter year.

James, who did it in 2012, was previously the only player to accomplish the feat this century.

Tatum scored two points and snagged three rebounds in the championship game, a 98-87 victory over the hosting French team. He also tallied his first Olympic double-double against Puerto Rico earlier in the bracket, and he averaged 5.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game across his four appearances for Team USA.

Duke could sweep the Olympic gold medals in the basketball competitions on Sunday if former Blue Devil [autotag]Chelsea Gray[/autotag] and the U.S. women’s team defeat France in the women’s gold medal game.

Gilbert Arenas rips Chicago alum Scottie Pippen’s ‘No Bull’ tour

Pippen will be joined by former Bulls teammates Horace Grant and Luke Longley to refute ‘The Last Dance’.

When “The Last Dance” came out on Netflix, most of us were just thankful to have something about the NBA to watch in the absence of live basketball games. But for those depicted in the documentary focused on covering the end of the Chicago Bulls‘ dynasty under Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the documentary was neither kind nor accurate.

Pippen, in particular, took umbrage with how he was framed in the film, as did former Chicago teammates Horace Grant and Luke Longley. Now, that trio has announced they will go on what they are billing as the “No Bull” tour to refute some of the things portrayed in “The Last Dance” that they do not agree with.

Former NBAer Gilbert Arenas recently weighed in on the news on his “Gil’s Arena” podcast, and shared how he is not into this move by Pippen and Co.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear why.

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Scottie Pippen is taking his beef with Michael Jordan on tour

Pippen is launching his “No Bull” tour with teammates Horace Grant and Luke Longley to tell, as they frame it, their version of the events behind “The Last Dance.”

By now, it is no secret that there is no love lost between the main stars from the Chicago Bulls dynasty era of the 1990s and early 2000s that were fueled by the excellent play of His Airness Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Even before “The Last Dance” Netflix documentary on MJ and the Bulls that kept us all sane in the depth of the pandemic, rumbles abounded about the distaste those stars all held one another in, especially Pippen and Jordan.

But now, Pippen has taken things to a new level, launching what he is describing as his “No Bull” tour with teammates Horace Grant and Luke Longley to tell, as they frame it, their version of the events behind “The Last Dance,” and not everyone is feeling it.

To talk it over, the hosts of the “Locked On Bulls” podcast, Haize and Pat The Designer, sat down and drilled deep on a recent episode.

Check it out above!

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Scottie Pippen, ex-Bulls doing ‘No Bull Tour’ to talk The Last Dance

Former Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen, Luc Longley, and Horace Grant are embarking on the “No Bull Tour” to discuss “The Last Dance.”

In 2020, “The Last Dance” took over the world. Everyone wanted to learn about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, and the documentary provided an inside look unlikely anything the sports world has seen. It was an incredible viewing experience, but not everybody felt that way by the time it concluded.

Some of Jordan’s teammates, most notably Scottie Pippen, weren’t huge fans of “The Last Dance.” In the years following, Pippen, in particular, has gone on a rampage, slewing Jordan and the doc every chance he gets. And now, he’ll have a chance to tell his side of the story on a much grander scale.

In partnership with the NBL, Pippen and former Bulls teammates Luc Longley and Horace Grant are embarking on the “No Bull Tour” to discuss the documentary, among other things.

The tour will begin in Tasmania on February 23 before making stops in Sydney and Melbourne. It’s sure to produce plenty of viral quotes.

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Where Rockets rank in updated list of 77 greatest NBA players of all-time

With 77 NBA seasons in the books, @HoopsHype issued an updated list of the greatest 77 players of all-time. Here’s where players with #Rockets ties were ranked.

The 2023-24 regular season is the NBA’s 78th overall, which means 77 seasons are in the books.

With that in mind, our friends at HoopsHype recently compiled an updated list of the NBA’s best 77 players of all time, complete with statistics and information through the 2022-23 campaign.

As one might expect, the Rockets are well represented. Along with many All-Stars over the years, they had three Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winners: Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone and James Harden. Historically, Houston is among the league’s top franchises.

Granted, the Rockets haven’t won a championship since Olajuwon led them to their only two in the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals. But the hope is that could change in the years ahead. If it does, perhaps a rising star such Jalen Green, Amen Thompson or Jabari Smith Jr. might crack an updated version of this list in a decade or so.

For now, with the start of 2023-24 training camp only days away, here’s a look back at where legacy Rockets stand on HoopsHype’s updated list of the 77 greatest players in NBA history.

Michael Jordan shares thoughts on son dating Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan shared his thoughts on his son, Marcus Jordan, dating Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife, Larsa Pippen.

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The 1990s Chicago Bulls were on top of the world, taking the nation and the world, by storm. Not only did they win six championships in eight seasons, but the pure star power of Michael Jordan made them the most popular basketball team in the history of the sport, at least for that decade.

However, a couple of years ago, a documentary called “The Last Dance” was released. It covered the history of the Bulls dynasty with a focus on their last title run together as a team. The documentary led to a beef between Jordan and Scottie Pippen, and recent developments have added new layers to it.

Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, has been dating Pippen’s ex-wife, Larsa Pippen, and he’s been doing it very much in the public eye. Paparazzi caught up with Jordan in Paris and asked him about the entanglement.

A member of the paparazzi shouted at Jordan, asking him his thoughts and whether or not he approves of the couple. Jordan laughed, replying with a staunch “no” and shaking his head.

Jordan and Pippen have been involved in a public beef for months at this point, though it has seemed mostly one-sided.

Pippen has made an array of disparaging comments about Jordan to the media. He called him a “horrible player” and stated he doesn’t think they will ever speak again.

For two players who played with each other as long as they did, and with the amount of success they had, it’s a bit shocking to see how far their relationship has gone downhill.

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LOOK: Larsa Pippen through the years

Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife Larsa Pippen has become a well-known celebrity in her own right primarily for being a reality television personality thanks to her involvement in Real Housewives of Miami. She has also made many appearances in the hit reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians and is known for being friends with Kim Kardashian.

Larsa and Scottie have been divorced since 2021, though the filings began three years prior in 2018. She is now dating Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan and has been for some time.

Below, check out the gallery we put together of pictures of Larsa Pippen throughout the years.

Bill Walton ‘shocked’ by Scottie Pippen’s treatment of Michael Jordan

During a recent podcast appearance, Bill Walton spoke about Chicago Bulls’ Scottie Pippen’s treatment of Michael Jordan.

For years, the Chicago Bulls lived on top of the NBA world. Led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and the likes of Dennis Rodman, they dominated the 1990s, winning six championships in eight years and going undefeated in the NBA Finals. Everything went Chicago’s way, and they reaped the rewards.

However, two years ago, a documentary was released called “The Last Dance,” which detailed Chicago’s run and, more specifically, their final season together. It ended up rubbing Pippen the wrong way, and ever since, his relationship with Jordan has gone downhill. Just this year, he’s made multiple disparaging remarks about his former teammate.

During a recent appearance on Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson’s podcast, NBA legend Bill Walton spoke about Pippen’s comments. He said that he’s “shocked” by the way he has treated Jordan, making his disappointment clear.

“I’m shocked and dismayed,” Walton said. “Those words are not strong enough to relate my feelings as the way that Scottie Pippen treats Michael Jordan. That’s just not right.”

Pippen has been on a rampage, slewing Jordan every chance he’s gotten. One of the most notable comments he made was calling Jordan a “horrible player,” stating that the potential GOAT wasn’t a winner until he and the rest of the team formed around him.

Jordan and Pippen are widely regarded as one of the best duos in all of sports history, so to see the two be at odds must be rough for Bulls fans who spent so long idolizing them as a duo.

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