“When I look back at my first few seasons in the NBA, we didn't dominate as a team. There were a lot of nights where we took a beating and got whacked across the head. But we got better along the way, and we started to taste the success. With that came the pressure and expectations to be successful.”

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.