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SecretMethod70 · 07-25-2003, 09:23 AM

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Scottie Pippen returning to the Chicago Bulls
July 20, 2003 (Chicago) — Scottie Pippen is returning to the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls spokesman Tim Hallam confirms Pippen has re-signed with the team. The team's official announcement comes tomorrow.

Hallam would not release terms of the deal.

Pippen was a seven-time all-star in his eleven seasons with the Bulls. He left for the Houston Rockets before the 1999 season.

Pippen has spent the last four seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Three weeks ago, Bulls general manager John Paxson said he would like his former teammate to return to Chicago to finish his NBA career where it began.

The Bulls coveted the 37-year-old Pippen, an unrestricted free agent, as both a defensive-minded small forward, and mentor to young players such as Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry.

Pippen averaged ten-point-eight points and a team-high four-point-four assists last season with the Trail Blazers.

But he missed three games in the playoffs because of pain and swelling in his left knee, operated on in March.

(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

tikki · 07-25-2003, 02:58 PM

Scottie Pippen is not mentor material imo. He just wants to prove he wasn't playing second fiddle to MJ.

XXXs · 07-25-2003, 05:44 PM

Has Pippen ever done anything without MJ? I'm not a big basketball fan, but you just never heard that much about him since he left the Bulls. I guess it's nice he coming back. MJ should have finished his career in Chicago. That Wizards thing was a big mistake.

BigGov · 07-25-2003, 07:43 PM

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Scottie Pippen is not mentor material imo. He just wants to prove he wasn't playing second fiddle to MJ.

In the 90's it's a huge misconception that Jordan ran the team. He didn't, number 33 did.

Besides, what was the last team that one with just one great player, and not a team that supported him. It goes so far back, I seriously doubt that it has ever happened. Well, maybe George Mikan, but I don't know much about the NBA way back then.

Pippen is a GREAT acquisition for the Bulls. That is, if the baby Bulls can mature a little bit, not be total assholes, and try to learn something.

Kurant · 07-25-2003, 08:16 PM

R E T I R E

P L E A S E

Your washed up now.

Thanks.

gar1976 · 07-26-2003, 01:00 PM

Being in portland, you guys can have him back. Doesn't do enough weed to stay here in PDX.

dogma13554u · 07-28-2003, 07:09 PM

Pip helped run the show for ages, and chicago will be glad to have him back. It'll be nice to have a veteran with a few titles under his belt helping to run the show again.

iceman2032 · 07-28-2003, 09:29 PM

His knees are shot. He's washed up....good luck with him

07-25-2003, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	Scottie Pippen is not mentor material imo. He just wants to prove he wasn't playing second fiddle to MJ. __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you.

07-25-2003, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
XXXs Upright	Has Pippen ever done anything without MJ? I'm not a big basketball fan, but you just never heard that much about him since he left the Bulls. I guess it's nice he coming back. MJ should have finished his career in Chicago. That Wizards thing was a big mistake.

07-25-2003, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	R E T I R E P L E A S E Your washed up now. Thanks.

07-26-2003, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
gar1976 Custom User Title Location: Lurking. Under the desk.	Being in portland, you guys can have him back. Doesn't do enough weed to stay here in PDX.

07-28-2003, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
dogma13554u Crazy	Pip helped run the show for ages, and chicago will be glad to have him back. It'll be nice to have a veteran with a few titles under his belt helping to run the show again.

07-28-2003, 09:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
iceman2032 Crazy	His knees are shot. He's washed up....good luck with him