“As a player that has played this game, I know, at the end of the day I've had numerous amount of surgeries, and the doctors released me at numerous amount of times to go and play. But a lot of those times didn't mean go and play against the best in the world right now, but to get yourself ready to compete again.”

Scottie Pippen is an American basketball player from the 1990s and 2000s. He is best known for his 14-year tenure with the Chicago Bulls, where he formed a legendary duo with Michael Jordan, winning six NBA championships. His versatility, defensive prowess, and clutch performances made him a cornerstone of the Bulls' dynasty.