NBA legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are arguably the best duos ever. Together, they helped the Chicago Bulls win six titles. However, they did not always have a great relationship for one reason or the other. Their recent beef over The Last Dance requires no introduction. Pippen was not happy with the way the docuseries projected him and his teammates. Similarly, there were things about MJ that did not sit well with him during their time together in Chicago.
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Despite their star power, the Bulls were not able to win a ring until 1991. It was the beginning of the Bulls dynasty but not everyone was happy with Jordan’s antics.
Scottie Pippen on Jordan’s absence
After the Bulls won the title, they wanted to schedule the customary White House visit as NBA champions. However, the management could not do it immediately, as the players scattered after winning the ring. When they scheduled the visit a few days prior to the training camp, Michael Jordan stated that he won’t be able to make the trip because he has promised to spend time with his family. When the reporters asked about it, he snapped at them.
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Similarly, Jordan was also late to the media day before the training camp according to the book, The Jordan Rules. While other players who came in early were made to wait by coach Phil Jackson, MJ arrived only at 6 P.M.
When reporters asked about Jordan’s absence to Scottie Pippen, he replied, “I didn’t miss him. Michael is going to do what he is going to do. He’s always done that.”
When the five-time MVP arrived, he was not ready to apologize. He was angry that the schedule interfered with his personal time. He added that he was “tired of living for the media and everyone else”.
Michael Jordan snapped at reporters
When Michael Jordan missed the trip to the White House, it became a huge controversy. A day before the open training camp, MJ returned to the Bulls facility. When the reporters asked him about not making the White House trip, he replied, “It?s none of your business.”
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The six-time champion stated that he doesn’t have to tell the reporter about it and added that he has to live his life the way he wants. However, it was later found out that he was actually playing golf and gambling.
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