Kevin Durant should thank Scottie Pippen for REVOLUTIONIZING NBA’s power-forward position, claims Dennis Rodman

Rodman praises Pippen’s versatility and influence on modern players.

Kevin Durant should thank Scottie Pippen for REVOLUTIONIZING NBA’s power-forward position, claims Dennis Rodman

Left to Right Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Kevin Durant

Michael Jordan has nothing but love for Scottie Pippen. In the documentary series “The Last Dance”, he calls him the best teammate he ever had and admits he couldn’t have won six championships without him. But Pippen has stayed quiet since the series aired, and sources say he’s unhappy with how he was portrayed. One of his former teammates, who used to be his enemy, has spoken up for him.

Dennis Rodman, who battled Pippen as a member of the Detroit Pistons before joining him and Jordan for the Bulls’ final three rings, wants people to appreciate Pippen’s greatness. He says Pippen was one of the best players ever, but he was overlooked by Jordan and his own low-key demeanor.

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“Scottie Pippen was a game-changer. He created the point-forward position. He influenced so many players today. Guys like Kevin Durant should be grateful to him. Scottie could do it all. He could handle, he could shoot, he could defend, he could rebound,” Rodman said.

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Rodman and Pippen have a unique relationship, from being underdogs to rivals to teammates and now the stars of a 10-part docuseries. Rodman says he learned a lot from watching Pippen on tape and playing with him on the floor.

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Rodman also thinks that Pippen was better than another legendary forward, Larry Bird, who ruled the NBA in the 1980s with the Boston Celtics.

“At that time, people were calling Larry Bird the quintessential forward,” Rodman says. “He was great, but he couldn’t play multiple positions like Scottie could. He wasn’t agile enough. I just don’t think people realize what Scottie was doing in 1991.”

Rodman is talking about the 1991 NBA Finals, when Pippen guarded Magic Johnson and helped the Bulls beat the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Pippen averaged 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.4 steals in that series.

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Rodman says that Pippen and Jordan had their occasional clashes, as all teammates do, but they were mostly on the same page in their pursuit of glory. Rodman hopes that “The Last Dance” will give Pippen the recognition he deserves as one of the best players ever and a crucial part of the Bulls dynasty.

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