“There’s a Reason I Own 9 Skyscrapers in New York City”: Floyd Mayweather Takes a Shot at Billionaire Michael Jordan Only to Back Scottie Pippen on Camera
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The duo of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen became a catalyst for success for the Chicago Bulls. They added six championships to their name and were behind the Chicago dynasty. However, the feud between the two has long been explicit. While many believed that Jordan and Pippen’s chemistry is what won the championship rings, others ardently believe that Pippen’s contributions were always eclipsed by Jordan’s. In a recent interview, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather too put Scottie Pippen on a pedestal.
Mayweather was trying to differentiate himself from other fighters. He reasoned, “There’s a reason why I own nine skyscrapers in New York City“. In order to further hammer his point down, he took a shot at billionaire Michael Jordan.
What did Mayweather say about Michael Jordan?
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The former professional boxer said, “Remember, Michael Jordan would have no rings if it wasn’t for Scottie“. He further described Pippen as a “hell of a player“. The panel also agreed that Jordan never won a single ring without Scottie Pippen.
Floyd Mayweather was addressing the time when he bought himself out of his contract and became ‘his own boss’. He said that that decision helped him keep 100% of the revenue, which in those times, was apparently never done.
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He continued to say that he always “had the last laugh”. Mayweather further added that there was a difference between “education in school” and “being intelligent”. He stated that if life were a game of chess, he was the best at it. The boxer reiterated how he was a cut above the rest of the players who could “barely walk” and “barely talk”.
Was Scottie Pippen better than Jordan?
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The answer to this question has been a point of contention and a topic that has been much debated. But there are several receipts that favor Pippen. John Salley, another NBA champion, insinuated that Scottie Pippen was more “skilled” than Michael Jordan. Gary Payton praised Pippen to be an all-rounder with his scoring, blocking, and guarding as opposed who Michael who was “just a guy who would score“.
A similar sentiment was voiced by legendary coach Phil Jackson. The former Chicago Bulls coach referred to Pippen as the “greatest all-around player in the NBA“.
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Edited by:
Jayant Chhabra