The recent release of Michael Jordan’s docu-series, ‘The Last Dance’, is really hyping up NBA fans to a large extent. It’s amusing to know that various segments of the series are on the verge of creating content and controversy on the internet. Everybody remembers the legacy of Chicago Bulls in their 90s and their prime stars Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Being the top NBA stars and one of the most spectacular duos on-court, not many looked into what they earned.

As per ‘The Last Dance’, Michael Jordan was earning a staggering $33.1 million in the 1997-98 season when Bulls were at the peak. He was the highest-paid NBA player of that season and for a long time recorded the highest single-season salary. And the same year, the second-best player, Pippen had his hands on a mere $2,775,000 being the sixth-highest in the Bulls roster that year.

Owner of Bulls says that Pippen’s 7-year contract was a ‘mistake’

It’s extremely shocking to know the salary difference between the best NBA players at that time. It’s a fact that many knew about and ‘The Last Dance’ made sure the rest were also aware of it. Pippen had signed a 7-year contract with Chicago Bulls in 1991 for a modest $18 million.

The owner of the team at that time, Jerry Reinsdorf, called it a ‘mistake’ by Pippen. He admitted in ‘The Last Dance’, “If I were you, I wouldn’t sign this contract. You may be selling yourself too short. It’s too long a contract you’re locking yourself in for.” The duo gave sensational performances for the audience to cherish. They won six championships together as part of Chicago Bulls and reached the pedestal of excellence.

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Michael Jordan falls short of $20 million

While the viewers of the documentary are really sympathizing with Pippen, so much so that many feel it’s ‘unfair’. But Pippen’s wife, Larsa Pippen tweeted mentioning the fact that considering the career salary as a whole, Pippen earned $20 million more than MJ during his playing days. The tweet by her read, “Thx for your concern Scottie did ok #TheLastDance.”

Scottie Pippen’s total career earnings are at a high $109,192,430 that significantly crosses Michael Jordan’s $90,235,000. It might be just those 2 years when the Bulls were enjoying their place at the top in the 90s that Pippen really had less in his hands. But the years that followed, after the Bulls contract ended, Scottie Pippen earned more than the entire salary earnings of MJ.

It’s clear how MJ’s net worth crosses billions!

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