Scottie Pippen's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Scottie Pippen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Scottie Pippen is a retired American professional basketball player celebrated as one of the greatest small forwards ever. He spent 17 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Chicago Bulls, where he won six NBA championships. Pippen's contributions were crucial in establishing the Bulls as a dominant force and boosting the NBA's global popularity throughout the 1990s. His defensive prowess, versatility, and partnership with Michael Jordan defined an era of basketball excellence.
1977: Dave Cowens' Accomplishment
In 1977, Dave Cowens was the first NBA player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
1986: NAIA All-American Honors
In 1986, Scottie Pippen earned consensus NAIA All-American honors as a senior.
1987: NAIA All-American Honors
In 1987, Scottie Pippen earned consensus NAIA All-American honors as a senior.
1989: Career Highs
In 1989, Scottie Pippen recorded then-career highs in points, rebounds, and field goal shooting and finished third in the league in steals.
1990: NBA All-Defensive Second Team Honors
In 1990, Pippen was awarded NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors.
1990: NBA All-Star Selection
In 1990, Scottie Pippen earned his debut NBA All-Star selection.
September 21, 1991: Selection to the Olympic "Dream Team"
On September 21, 1991, Pippen was announced as a member of the United States men's Olympic basketball team, set to participate in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
1991: NBA All-Defensive Second Team Honors
For his efforts in the 1990-91 NBA season Pippen was awarded NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors, and the Bulls went on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1991 NBA Finals.
1992: NBA Championship
In 1992, Pippen helped lead the Bulls to their first three-peat.
1992: Selection to Top 10 Teams in NBA History
In 1992, The Chicago Bulls Championship team, on which Pippen had played a key role, was selected as one of the Top 10 Teams in NBA History.
1993: NBA Championship
In 1993, Pippen helped lead the Bulls to their first three-peat.
1993: Ascension as Team Leader
In 1993, with Michael Jordan retired, Scottie Pippen emerged as the Bulls' leader, earning All-Star Game MVP honors and leading the team in multiple statistical categories.
1994: NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 1994, Scottie Pippen was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP, highlighting his individual achievements and leadership during that period.
1994: Trade Rumors and Team Leadership
In 1994, trade rumors involving Scottie Pippen escalated during the off-season. Pippen ended the season leading the Bulls in every major statistical category—points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
November 1996: NBA Plus-Minus Record
In November 1996, Pippen set an NBA single-month plus-minus record of 272.
1996: All-Defensive First Team and All-NBA Second Team Honors
In 1996, For his efforts in the 1996–97 NBA season, Pippen earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors for the seventh consecutive time as well as All-NBA Second Team honors.
1996: Second Olympic Appearance
In 1996, Pippen played on the 'Dream Team III' squad.
1996: Chicago Bulls Championship
In 1996, Scottie Pippen played a main role on the Chicago Bulls Championship team, which was later selected as one of the Top 10 Teams in NBA History.
1996: Olympic Gold Medal
In 1996, Scottie Pippen won an Olympic gold medal.
February 9, 1997: NBA All-Star Game
On February 9, 1997, Pippen participated in the NBA All-Star Game where he scored 8 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. The East team won 132-120 and Glen Rice was named MVP. He and Jordan were selected in the 50 greatest players in NBA history.
1998: Win Second Three-Peat
In 1998, Pippen joined Jordan in another Bulls run to the 1998 NBA Finals, where they bested the Jazz to win their second three-peat.
2002: Kevin Garnett's Feat
In 2002, Kevin Garnett matched Dave Cowens' record by leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
December 8, 2005: Chicago Bulls Jersey Retirement
On December 8, 2005, the Chicago Bulls retired Scottie Pippen's number 33.
December 9, 2005: Jersey Retirement Ceremony
On December 9, 2005, the Chicago Bulls retired Pippen's jersey number in a ceremony where he was reunited with Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, and Horace Grant.
2008: LeBron James' Feat
In 2008, LeBron James matched Dave Cowens' record by leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
January 21, 2010: University of Central Arkansas Jersey Retirement
On January 21, 2010, the University of Central Arkansas retired Scottie Pippen's number 33.
August 13, 2010: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
On August 13, 2010, Scottie Pippen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, both for his individual career and as a member of the "Dream Team".
March 17, 2011: Bronze Statue Announcement
On March 17, 2011, the Chicago Bulls announced plans to honor Scottie Pippen with a bronze statue inside the United Center, recognizing his contributions to the team.
April 7, 2011: Statue Unveiling Ceremony
On April 7, 2011, Scottie Pippen's bronze statue was unveiled during a halftime ceremony at a Chicago Bulls game, celebrating his legacy with the team.
2015: Warriors Surpass Bulls' Record
In 2015, The Golden State Warriors surpassed the Bulls' regular-season record.
2016: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Feat
In 2016, Giannis Antetokounmpo matched Dave Cowens' record by leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
October 2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In October 2021, Scottie Pippen was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
2021: Nikola Jokić's Feat
In 2021, Nikola Jokić matched Dave Cowens' record by leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
