NBA Star Once Recalled Horrible Bullying From Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen: “Jordan Was Sitting on His Ferrari and Pippen Was Right There and They Have a Cigar Lit”

Dec 23, 2021 | 8:30 AM EST

NBA Star Once Recalled Horrible Bullying From Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen: “Jordan Was Sitting on His Ferrari and Pippen Was Right There and They Have a Cigar Lit”

Dec 23, 2021 | 8:30 AM EST

The heroics of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen define the Chicago Bulls’ legacy. The way this duo led their roster to six NBA championships is one of the most iconic runs in the history of the NBA. While most fans and teammates recall their exceptional leadership, there is one player who had to endure their subtle jibes as well.

It’s been about three decades since the photo of Michael Jordan stepping out of a Ferrari 512 TR went viral. The best part about the car was that it had “M – AIR – J” written on its number plate. If anybody knew how to flaunt what they had, it was Jordan. Little did people know, he used this very Ferrari to intimidate other players. At least that’s what he pulled off with Chris Webber.

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On the Dan Patrick Show, Chris Webber recalled the time they played a five-game series against Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in Washington. It was the year they won 72 games. Jordan entered their locker room with his cigar lit up and asked who was going to check him that night.

Everybody knew it was going to Calbert Cheaney. Everyone also knew the way Jordan was going to play on that particular night.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen made a statement with just their gestures

When the team got off the bus for game three, Jordan and Pippen were waiting for them, Webber narrated, “I’ll never forget, Jordan was sitting on his Ferrari and Pippen was right there and they have a cigar lit. We get off the bus and we have to pass them with a lit cigar.”

“You got Michael Jordan there behind the scenes smoking a cigar before the game, letting us know that he’s the Red Auerbach before the game even started. It was almost like, ‘I lit the cigar. I’m celebrating already. This is just a formality, you guys getting on the court tonight,” he concluded.

Talk about dominance. Unfortunately, Jordan and Pippen’s relationship is now strained because of the comments Scottie made about him in his recent memoir.

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However, these are the memories that still tell us of the partnership that this duo shared.

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Yashima Bhatia is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports who specialises in providing nuanced predictions and updates for matches. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Yashima's love for playing the game came up at a young age, when the excitement of the games coupled with the intensity of the Playoffs had her hooked. Her interest for the game transitioned into her love for writing the sport. Previously, she has had experience as a scriptwriter for short films and a freelance photographer.

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