Comments on: Scottie Pippen’s torture chamber

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:34:06 +0000

That’s actually an interesting point I hadn’t thought about. Maybe the refs and the league trying to call more fouls and minimize the physical play has led to everyone being friends and not hating each other. And maybe, in a small way, that has led to Lebron’s antics of wanting to join his buddies instead of compete against them. It’s sad and I wish someone would smack Stern and let him know this isn’t for the best.

By: Scottie Pimpin

Scottie Pimpin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:28:49 +0000

i appreciate this upload, scottie was a joy to watch on both ends.

By: inkybreath

inkybreath — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:46:42 +0000

Ok and this is just beautiful …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnSaJhh-Fs&feature=channel

By: inkybreath

inkybreath — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:43:57 +0000

Just found this, in case you haven’t seen it… A short little musical view of Derrick Rose in high school …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Lr58Wkz-0&feature=channel

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:08:40 +0000

Imagine if the NBA allowed more contact in 2011. The chummy players would soon be at each other like they were in the 80’s. They HATED each other. No more “super friends” and high fives.

By: zillaa

zillaa — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:15:55 +0000

“Meanwhile, Wade needed a wheelchair to get him off the court after a shoulder injury…since obviously shoulders are needed for walking. Can you imagine how he would’ve held up to the Bad Boys?”

Exactly, PJ, exactly.

Say what you will about the refs getting ‘better’ at differentiating blocks and charges, I’m pretty sure the NBA rule book doesn’t say you have to be standing in with your arms straight up to take a charge. I believe it says you need to establish defensive position with your feet before the offensive player leaves his feet, and that’s what Pippen did time and time again. If we didn’t have Derrick Rose ready to get today’s superstar treatment any time now, I wouldn’t give a crap about the National Basketball Entertainment Association.

By: LOBOS

LOBOS — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:58:38 +0000

One of the best compilation of highlights I have ever seen, steals, blocks, foot work, hustle plays, assist, 3 point shots, dunks and hundreds of other highlights that were not included.

As far as the NBA, that was the golden era. If you were lucky enough to be part of that generation, consider yourself blessed cause we got to experience the game in it’s truest form. Competitive, physical, superstars all over the league and some of the greatest rivalry/battles in sports history.

P.S. Pippen is one of if not the most under appreciated sports figures ever.

By: Raevyrn

Raevyrn — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:02:30 +0000

The other thing that seems to stick out in my mind from watching those games is how much Pippen and Jordan wanted to win. When your top two guys are pulling like that it just elevates the rest of the team’s effort. It’s also astounding how well Pippen could tip the ball to himself, so much control.

I’m also reminded of a comment by Phil Jackson regarding the difference between Kobe and MJ: hand size. The ability to palm the ball with one hand really opens up a lot of moves. You can see Pippen do just this, displaying the full arsenal throughout the highlights, whether it’s down low in the post or in the air doing the fakes on the transition layups. He really was one of the most complete players in terms of skill sets.

Looking back I sure do feel privileged to have seen such skill all on one team. Thanks for the memories Pip.

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:41:53 +0000

When I said that many of those plays would have been called fouls, I didn’t mean to diminish Pip’s defense in any way. Really, I use it as a knock on current superstars because it makes both Pippen and Jordan’s OFFensive achievements that much more remarkable due to the other tricks defenders could use to stop them.

I once heard that Jordan used to have his trainers hit him with 60-lb bags while trying to finish at the rim to simulate games. Meanwhile, Wade needed a wheelchair to get him off the court after a shoulder injury…since obviously shoulders are needed for walking. Can you imagine how he would’ve held up to the Bad Boys?

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:05:30 +0000

Considering the expansion the Grizzlies sure gave the Bulls that memorable tough matchup that Jordan willed them to victory in. Something I also doubt the Heat have the killer instinct to do.