Thu Mar 06 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pippen Reveals He and Jordan Were Never Close Friends Despite Bulls Dynasty
**CHICAGO** – Scottie Pippen, in his recently published book, reveals that despite their legendary partnership with the Chicago Bulls, he and Michael Jordan were never close friends. While acknowledging their professional success together, which included six NBA championships in eight years, Pippen stated that their relationship remained strictly professional.
“Michael and I got along well enough,” Pippen wrote, “but we were never going to be close.” He attributed this to Jordan’s fame and the different worlds they inhabited. Pippen consciously chose not to pursue a close friendship, prioritizing his own personal growth and independence. He credits his large family for fostering his self-sufficiency and eliminating any need to seek validation from others.
Their on-court success was undeniable. Pippen averaged 17.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists alongside Jordan’s 31.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. Despite their lack of close personal connection, Pippen chose Jordan to present him at his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction in 2010, acknowledging their intertwined legacies as arguably the greatest duo in NBA history.
However, the article notes that the two basketball legends are currently not on speaking terms, although the reasons for this rift were not detailed in the provided text.
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