Scottie Pippen: Biography in Details
Who is Scottie Pippen?
Scottie Pippen is a retired professional basketball player of America. Pippen used to play in the National Basketball Association.
He is best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls. He has played alongside Michael Jordan on six Chicago Bulls Championship teams.
What are the birth facts of Scottie Pippen?
Scottie Pippen was born as Scottie Maurice Pippen on 25 September 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas, USA. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is African-American.
He is the youngest of 12 children of Ethel and Preston Pippen. Scottie belonged to a lower-class family and his parents were not able to send their other children to college.
Scottie Pippen was interested in basketball since his childhood age. His father’s name is Ethel Pippen and his father’s name is Preston Pippen.
Scottie Pippen: Education
Scottie Pippen attended Hamburg High School. He played as a point guard for his school’s team and led his team to the state playoffs and earned all-conference honors as a senior.
After high school graduation, he attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and played for the University’s team. He did not receive much recognition in college because the school played in the NAIA.
Scottie Pippen: Professional Life, Career
Scottie Pippen began his professional career as a basketball player in 1987. He was selected fifth overall in the 1987 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics and traded to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice and a future draft pick option.
He made his NBA debut in November 1987. In the 1990–91 NBA season, Pippen emerged as the Bulls’ primary defensive stopper and became a vital member of the team.
In September 1991, he was selected for the United States men’s Olympic basketball team to represent the United States of America at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
He won the NBA World Championship six times with the Chicago Bulls.
Scottie Pippen left the club in 1998 and joined Houston Rockets. After playing with the club for two years, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1999–2000 NBA season.
Scottie left the Portland Trail in 2003 and returned to Chicago Bulls. He played for the club for two years and retired in October 2004.
Scottie Pippen is considered one of the 50 greatest players of all time and was selected in 1996 as one of the “50 Greatest Players in NBA History”.
Scottie Pippen: Net Worth, Salary
This popular basketball player has made a huge fortune in his professional career. he is living a lavish life with a net worth of $20 million as of 2022.
Scottie Pippen: Rumors, Controversy
There is no rumor of his current relationship. He had made several controversial decisions in his career for which he was criticized by the fans and many other people, but he never let the controversies ruin his image.
How tall is Scottie Pippen?
Scottie Pippen has a height of 6 feet 8 inches.
His body weighs 103kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Scottie Pippen is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
He has more than 715.6 k followers on Facebook, 1.1 million followers on Instagram, and 574.2k followers on Twitter.
Scottie Pippen’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July | Saturday |
| 2025 | July | Sunday |
| 2026 | July | Monday |
| 2027 | July | Tuesday |
| 2028 | July | Thursday |
Scottie Pippen’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Wednesday |
| 2025 | September | Thursday |
| 2026 | September | Friday |
| 2027 | September | Saturday |
| 2028 | September | Monday |