Is Scottie Pippen still beefing with Michael Jordan? What the No Bull Australia tour revealed about the former Chicago Bulls teammates’ complicated relationship
- Ahead of the tour, some fans assumed that Pippen, Horace Grant and Luc Longley would throw shade at Jordan, who made critical comments in his Netflix documentary series The Last Dance in 2020
- Michael’s son Marcus also dated Scottie’s ex-wife, Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa, who is 16 years his senior, with a wedding rumoured in November … but they split this year
During their time playing together, the 90s Bulls won six championships, solidifying the team as one of the best the league has ever seen.
But the tension between the two had been years in the making. At the height of the team’s success, rumours of animosity between them were prevalent. Pippen had never been afraid of speaking his mind – he called Jordan a “horrible player” soon before joining the Bulls himself in 1993.
Let’s take a look at their relationship …
Michael Jordan’s very public dig at Scottie Pippen
The Last Dance followed the Chicago Bulls’ sixth championship win in eight seasons, documenting the 1997-1998 period from Jordan’s perspective. Generally well-received by fans, the show offered a rare look into the inner workings of an NBA team from the perspective of, arguably, the greatest player the sport has ever seen.
However, when it first screened, it was widely reported that the Bulls teammates felt the series was too centred on Jordan’s perspective, and that Pippen especially might have been offended by some of Jordan’s comments on the show.
Among the criticisms Jordan shared in the 10 episodes, he said he felt that Pippen was selfish for delaying on his ankle surgery, thus missing the first part of the 1997-1998 season, which might have affected the team’s overall performance.
Scottie Pippen’s clapbacks after The Last Dance
