Feb.16 at 12:52 pm

mutoni says:
one of the most criminally underrated players ever. why not, indeed

Feb.16 at 12:57 pm

Mike C. says:
If Pip pulls this off, I hope he gets brutally posterized by someone on national TV to make up for that dunk over Ewing.

Feb.16 at 1:00 pm

See Bee Fore says:
Will he reunite with Philly Titan in La-La Land?

Feb.16 at 1:03 pm

Drer says:
Pippen must be going broke!

Feb.16 at 1:06 pm

Chris C says:
come to the raptors pippen, we could go for a vet

Feb.16 at 1:12 pm

Max Airington says:
You think MJ talked him into this? And I bet you a dollar he ends up a Laker.

Feb.16 at 1:13 pm

Kyle Stack says:
Yeah, this sounds really desperate. He was such a great player though. I guess selfishly I hope he goes to the Lakers. There’s a pretty good chance too since he knows the system and obviously played for Phil, Tex, Frank…

Feb.16 at 1:14 pm

Jonathan says:
psh you’re crazy Chris C. the raptors are hot, bargnani is heating up, bosh always had it in him, and now with T.j. and calderon there to supply those two and hell, even garbo and anthony.. fourth seed, they’re taking their division.. p.s. mopete needs to start! back to business, pippen should go new orleans or perhaps even atlanta, bobcats are stacked they just need to stop playing bad. nok and atl are only options.

Feb.16 at 1:16 pm

Norway says:
So Pippen finally went to see the new Rocky movie?

Feb.16 at 1:25 pm

Reggie Evans says:
Detroit? Chicago?

Feb.16 at 1:28 pm

nic says:
LA. guaranteed.

Feb.16 at 1:29 pm

dez says:
ONLY 41?! Point Forward? You think Pippen could still lock up someone half his age? Its almost sad seeing Payton out there nowadays.

Feb.16 at 2:18 pm

Bryant Reeves says:
I say it is an even split between Miami and LA. Given that he wants to win another ring, I say MIAMI

Feb.16 at 2:33 pm

Ryan Jones says:
My last great memory of Pippen (one of my all-time least favorite players, as good as he was) is of Kobe scoring over him in one of those Laker-Blazer playoff series, Pip somehow ending up on his ass (can’t remember if Kobe bumped him, crossed him over or what) and Kobe looking down at him and mouthing “Bitch.” Since I was still young and innocent and thus a Laker fan back then, I loved it.

Feb.16 at 2:41 pm

Chris C says:
yo johnathon i just love pip and if hes gonna play sparingly and shit, why not? he beats fred jones

Feb.16 at 2:53 pm

white hot eboy says:
Ryan, you made yourself out to be a fool by trying to use Kobe’s half-steppin’ bulls@#t as some way to slight Pip! 6 rings, 3 rings, case closed. Same coach, same great leading man to follow. Money’s on Pip to end up with Miami since he’s usually at 75 percent of their home games and he lives in Ft. Lauderdale. BTW, Pip was at Heat-Spurs last Sunday and when they flashed his picture on the Jumbotron, he had jet black hair with no signs of grey like he had the last couple of years working in-studio with Kenny, Charles & EJ. Ready for TV? It would really open up the opportunity to trade Posey and get a point guard and let Pip roam the lanes either with Eddie Jones and D-Wade.(Damn, it sounds like I’m talking about 1997) He won’t put up with Kobe’s clown act!

Feb.16 at 3:28 pm

SteveSmith8fan says:
I think if Uncle Cliffy can still collect checks from the Nets then Pippen can latch on with a playoff contender.

Feb.16 at 4:00 pm

Ryan Jones says:
I did no such thing, Jason Williams, you dumb cracker. I acknowledged Pip’s greatness. He was sick. I just didn’t like him because he played for the Bulls, who I hated, and because he seemed like a d*ck. Given all that, it remains a heart-warming memory for me: The player I used to like embarrasing the player I never did.

Feb.16 at 4:36 pm

Russ Bengtson says:
I’m torn on this one. Because on the one hand, I remember the Scottie Pippen who was my favorite player in the NBA in the late ’90s, taking charges and winning titles. Then I remember the other Scottie Pippen, the one who was a complete dick to me in Houston when I went out there to profile him, and got lit the F up in that series Ryan alludes to (was that 2000? If so, I think I have the whole series on tape somewhere.) Either way, I love that he talks about playing 15 minutes a game, and meanwhile Sam Smith’s trying to find him a starting spot on a contender.

Feb.16 at 4:38 pm

Ryan Jones says:
Maybe Sam Smith picked up a misdemeanor possession charge we don’t know about, and getting Pip on a roster is his community service?

Feb.16 at 4:43 pm

Cheryl says:
I’d love to have him in Miami. He’s been coming to the games, too. So, maybe he’s in Pat’s ear a little bit. Plus, you can never have too many vets! Come on to South Beach, Scotti!

Feb.16 at 4:44 pm

Max Airington says:
Did you really just call dude a dumb cracker?

Feb.16 at 4:45 pm

Max Airington says:
If Pippen ever plays for Riley I’ll kidnap him and have him on trial for treason.

Feb.16 at 4:59 pm

Russ Bengtson says:
I’ll happily be a witness for the prosecution.

Feb.16 at 5:33 pm

Will Lee says:
His small contract must be making him broke these days. 6 rings alongside MJ sounds cool, but you’d rather have Chris Webber’s money or 6 rings?

Feb.16 at 6:01 pm

Ty says:
I saw a recent picture of Pippen on nba.com and I must admit that he looks every bit of 41 years old. You know MJ had to put the bug in his ear if you know what I mean. The last place Pip needs to go is Miami I mean they already have a solid senior citizen home with GP, Zo, Shaq, Eddie Jones, and Employee #8. Its funny cause Antoine Walker ain’t all that old he just plays like he’s 38. I just hope Reggie Miller don’t get any “bright” ideas.!?

Feb.16 at 6:10 pm

dislyxec says:
(besides LA), Doesn’t Houston look like a good fit?

Feb.16 at 6:18 pm

Boing Dynasty says:
If Stern was smart, he would put a 90’s AllSTARS franchise in Vegas, with Pippen,Zo,Shaq,Penny and Tim Hardaway,Glove,Mike,CWEBB, and Reg’.

Feb.16 at 6:42 pm

albie1kenobi says:
Boing, did you just mention Tim Hardaway? nice.
i envision pippen as a floor leader that initiates and directs plays on the offense, there’s no way he can keep up with the youngsters on defense, but will have enough knowledge and experience to improve the team defense in general. so a good fit for him would be a dangerous young team that needs veteran floor leadership, with a chance to win the ring. i don’t have time to see which team fits this bill (since i’m at work), but heat doesn’t need anymore old legs. on the flip, toronto may not be a bad idea, and lakers obviously has a good shot at him too.

Feb.16 at 6:47 pm

Rod Strickland says:
Pippen having one more ring than MJ would be the greatest thing ever. Go to a contender Scottie!

Feb.16 at 6:54 pm

DoctorX says:
Pippen has 25 kids! Guess paying child support made him go broke!

Feb.16 at 7:28 pm

1hush D says:
Barkley’s comments from Vegas on Pippen were great. He pointed out that one retires because one cannot play and while one (Scotty) may feel better that doesn’t mean he is better. Charles added he only feels better because he is not playing. Charles’ interview was great…laughing at Hardaway’s comments and then saying how dumb it was for him to say that. Ripping on Pippen, promising to take Dick Baveta down and telling ESPN he will gamble whatever the creditors give him.

Feb.16 at 9:39 pm

Question says:
That sounds like a dope idea Boing - Throw Shawn Kemp in there as well… and it will just belike the old washed up stars (Celine Dion) doing their Vegas shows… bahaha

Feb.16 at 11:10 pm

jason says:
i love pippen and he was an incredible player but why would u come back? 1. your loaded 2. you have 6 titles. Michael Jordan almost screwed up the ppg average when he did. You have nothing to prove and im sure its hard to be a spectator instead of an all-star but all good things come to an end, even NBA basketball careers, sorry PIP but ya makin a huge mistake. P.S. You to shawn kemp you were a highflyer now your stuck on your landing gear retire and move to florida and take up golf or somethin

Feb.16 at 11:24 pm

Pete Bosworth says:
Now why do have to pull the race card Mr. Ryan Jones ? How do you know he’s a cracker ? That’s the big problem with all you haters, the man has 6 rings and believes he can get another. Give him a try and let him see what he can do. Hopefully Mr Jones will just STFU and quit being an ingnorant fool.

Feb.17 at 12:11 am

scott says:
wouldn’t he be great on the suns? think about the passing on that team!! can someone get pip’s career 3pt%?

Feb.17 at 2:51 am

Western_dream says:
there is no way in this world that Pip won’t end up in Miami. It might finally get rid of those 2 young jokers Udonis and dwade out of the starting line up. Think about it, experience won them a ‘chip

Feb.17 at 3:43 am

RedRum says:
Has Phil Jackson ever explained why he called that play for Kukoc and not Pip?

Feb.17 at 3:44 am

Simmy Sosa says:
Nope, Pippen is going to San Antonio.

Feb.17 at 3:59 am

David says:
I could imagine teaming up with Phil Jackson in LA or raising the average age in Miami. But I don’t know why Miami would need to get older right now except that they only have two reliable players and a bunch of old broken ones. For a championship team, they sure seem busted.

Feb.17 at 4:00 am

Brian says:
my guess is pip ends up in miami…thats the best spot for him…maybe in san antonio

Feb.17 at 6:41 am

Darksaber says:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! No, No, no,no and effing no. What the hell Robin? I’ve had it with 90’s überstars making comebacks, do you really miss the spotlight that much? Guess Hova was right on “lost ones”, fames a worse drug than heroin. Christ Scottie, i enjoyed your games even more than MJ’s (at times), what plausible reason is there to come back for the playoffs? The chip? really? don’t you have rings already? Don’t do it, please don’t. This is getting me agitated, big time.

Feb.17 at 6:55 am

Harlem_World says:
The thing is, Pip knows his body can’t give him a full season at 41. BUT any aged/retired vet will tell you, on a good day, they can STILL go at a very high level. It’s the recovery and demand on going again the next night, and night after that etc that pretty much rules them out of playing on in their career. Jordan had a few classic nights in his Wiz run - but obviously could not play at that level every night because the body does not recuperate as quick when you age. Pip could certainly come in for a short period of time (ideally a playoffs scenario) and be of great help to a number of teams. Not bringing scoring (that was never his main strength anyway), but he could raise the IQ on the offensive and defensive end and improve a locker room on a number of teams. I do wonder why he’d even consider coming back to a team like Atlanta or anyone who is nowhere near contending. If he wants to come back, I say it’s on him. The fans don’t own him or his legacy, so all that talk of ‘ruining your career…nothing to gain’ etc is out of pocket. What he has done will always be respected and stand up in the history books. If he is able, and somebody wants him, he should be free to come back and enjoy the game (as long as it isn’t doing him too much harm). You can’t compare Barkley and Pip. Pip is the kind of athlete Barkley cannot ever relate to. Barkley has more fat in his bottom lip than Pip does in his whole body. I think it would make the right team interesting, and maybe give them the edge they need to get that much closer. Crazy as it sounds, I actually think he could be a big help on the Mavs, as he isn’t going to shoot much and will add some toughness and ‘glue’ type leadership they are lacking. Good mentor for Howard, good support for Dirk (help him get over the edge) and offer experience of past championships for a team that is right there and ready for the ring.

Feb.17 at 7:08 am

Tariq says:
I agree with Harlem_World, except that you should never badmouth the Chuckster; a man that funny deserves your respect.
I can’t believe how many people are talking about Pip going to Miami. I mean…Lakers, Mavs, Suns, fine, but Miami?? Really? People who think that’s a good idea must be hyping up the idea of the Suns trading for Kidd right about now.

Feb.17 at 12:25 pm

b55 says:
and a happy birthday to $.

Feb.17 at 12:51 pm

ian says:
he should go help the pacers

Feb.17 at 1:28 pm

J3K says:
I’d love to see Pip bring his game to Phoenix. It would probably piss off Jalen Rose since he’s expecting them to use him in the playoffs, but Scottie could run the floor, play some D and hit some 3s.
Plus, he’d have Steve Nash who would make Scottie play like he was 5 years younger.

Feb.17 at 2:21 pm

Harlem_World says:
Nah Tariq, don’t get it twisted - Barkley is all good with me. I’m saying, from an athletic standpoint right now, its not something he can relate to. In his day, Barkley was probably the most freakishly talented athlete we’ve ever seen in the NBA, but it was natural. Pippen is more of a conditioned long-term athlete than barkley ever was, therefore he’s not going to be able to relate to where Pip’s body/conditioning may be. I’m not saying it’s all going to turn out successfully for Pip, but I have no doubt he could come back and be a good addition to someone’s bench and locker room even at age 41. Same way I wouldn’t be surprised if Malone could come back and do a job off the bench for someone, as he has always been a superior conditioned athlete.

Feb.17 at 4:15 pm

Bill Biehl says:
Pippen deserves to have a chance to play if he wants to. Why not? We could put Pippen, Shawn Kemp, Kevin Johnson, Charles Barkley and Dennis Rodman on the same team. It would be like watching the 1995 all star game! Memories, ahhh.

Feb.17 at 4:57 pm

40oz_baller says:
I’m over forty and I’m kill’n these cats out here San Diego. Until one these young guy’s can prove to me that I can’t play, I feel I’m good for at least another ten. Fifty the new thirty, and forty’s the new twenty…not my words but Kieser’s.

Feb.17 at 6:48 pm

Chief says:
why though? I don’t want to watch Pippen and be like…damn he ain’t what he used to be. I think he should just stay home.

Feb.17 at 7:28 pm

Yowsers says:
Cancel all games! Broadcast professional lawn bolwing. Pip 4 President 2008!

Feb.17 at 7:33 pm

Harlem_World says:
Because its not about you chief. Or me. Or anyone else, other than Pip and the owner of the franchise he signs with.

Feb.17 at 7:41 pm

TMac says:
harlem whats up

Feb.17 at 7:43 pm

TMac says:
i love u harlem

Feb.17 at 8:36 pm

shoez_crazy@hotmail.com says:
This is amazing…he is going to Miami or Lakers…

Feb.17 at 9:24 pm

mutoni says:
pip looks skinny.

Feb.17 at 10:43 pm

Western_dream says:
The reasons he will go to miami are simple. They are mostly a team of older players who once were great. Except James Posey. But they all add to the value of the team. Pip would fit in well there with team mates he used to play against and a couple of young ‘uns. He can add something to a team like miami where a large percentage of the team is slowing down not only will he not get worn out as quickly, it just makes sense. Besides Kwame Brown plays for the lakers and Mike screwed him bad, how is Mike’s old team mate of 6 rings gonna make Kwame’s confidence soar.

Feb.17 at 10:45 pm

Western_dream says:
Skinny as in fit or skinny as in old and frail?

Feb.18 at 12:48 am

nong mu says:
to Bill Biehl-great idea! if all of them are 30 years old.

Feb.18 at 3:15 am

Chucas4Prsident says:
People lets be honest. Pippen ain’t got shit on nobody in the f*cking league. He can’t shoot 3’s and he showed it today on SHOOTING STARS thing today. L.A don’t want him ’cause he is almost as old as Phil and he is going to take time away from Walton and Evans. Miami is not even thinking about him because he is too f*ucking old to play. If a team like Miami thinks you are old you must really be old besides, Pip won’t play better than Posey at this age. Posey is a better shooter and can play some D. The Suns don’t want him because he wont be able to go up and down the damn court as they do. They ain’t goin to slow down for a crappy player who is almost old enough to be my grandfather. Tim Hardaway should make a come back. Now, that would be a good idea. Specially because the league need him and his love for gay people. Tim Hardaway 4 president (I’m pretty sure that the country would rather have a hater as a president than our current one.)

Feb.18 at 4:49 am

Hersey says:
Pip would get a comfy seat next to Jalen in PHX. If he can play, come on back. LA seems logical to me.

Feb.18 at 12:21 pm

Mellow says:
I would love to see Pippen come back and play again if only for the sheer joy of watching him get crapped on by the younger crop of elite players. The most overrated player of all time of any sport. 50 Greatest??!!! What a joke that was.

Feb.18 at 12:25 pm

TMac says:
who do yal think is gong to win tonight in the all star game.go west

Feb.18 at 3:35 pm

havoc33 says:
hey Russ, that series you are talking about was not the one in 2000. Pip played well in that series, and more than held his own against Kobe. That was not the case in the ‘99 series vs the Lakers when he was a Rocket. He basically only had one good game in that series, and was largely outplayed by Kob.

Feb.18 at 6:11 pm

Russ Bengtson says:
YES. My mistake, thank you.

Feb.18 at 8:01 pm

dean says:
sign him up.

Feb.19 at 2:29 am

Kane says:
pippen was one of the best along with MJ so you guys shut the F*CK up if he wants to come back he will and he wont be getting posterized he’ll be posterizing

Feb.19 at 3:51 am

whiteclopedia says:
Skip on Pipp. Love to see him as a Nugg for a cpl wks as a Denver native and HUGE Bulls enthusiest of old. But seriously, other than experience what does he really offer? However it would be cool to see him prove me wrong for pure nostagic reasons. But really… No way.

Feb.19 at 4:21 am

Chinese Dan says:
head to the bobcats!

Feb.19 at 9:12 am

RedRum says:
Well… I read somewhere, I think it was SI, that Pip lost a court case 2 weeks ago and now owes 5mil to a bank for a loan he got to buy a private jet… I am pretty damn sure that has to do with Pip thinking comeback…

Feb.19 at 10:07 am

Booyakasha says:
Scottie needs to stay retired. He was a great player, but let it go, man. He’s only gunna get embarassed

Feb.19 at 10:21 am

Bill Biehl says:
hippity hoppity

Feb.19 at 11:58 am

Yassi says:
Everyone who asks “Why would he come back”? or comments “He must be broke”, has obviously never ever palyed the game with a true deep passion. Nuff said. Yassi, Giessen, Germany
P.S.: Y´all have NO idea how hard it is not to play the game anymore……*deepsadsigh*

Feb.19 at 7:52 pm

RedRum says:
Hey Yassi, I know what you mean, but you gotta admit it is pretty damn weird that he announce he wants back as soon as the court ruling asked him for 5mil.. why did he not feel it last year? he was a year younger…

Feb.19 at 10:30 pm

oliver says:
i love how the ex Slam staff are talking smack about the pros they dont like (its cool to hear from the inside) any other d*icks in the NBA we should know about gents?

Feb.19 at 10:39 pm

Gilbert0 says:
Pippen playin again would be great he would make a good edition to any team.

Feb.19 at 11:55 pm

Paolo says:
As much as people might want to dis him, Scottie Pippen is one the best players ever to play basketball. He has helped revolutionize the game. Look at all these names. Grant Hill. Penny Hardaway. Lebron James. Josh Howard. Kevin Garnett. Ron Artest. Andre Kirilenko. Boris Diaw. Shawn Marion. He was the first do-everything hybrid. The Point-Forward. The Best Defender Ever. The Quintessential Teammate. But that was then. This is now. Skeptics will say, “just stay home with your migraines, Pip!” And it might be valid. But for a team like the Lakers, Rockets, Heat, Spurs and Suns. He might be the difference. He’d help stabilize the Lakers with his moxie. He’d make the number 1 defense of Houston that much more air-tight. He’d help the Heat close the perimeter because James Posey forgot how to play. As with the Spurs. He’d be running the show in Phoenix when Mr. Nash takes a breather. Barbosa is a 2 not a 1. He can be all of these. But my money goes to the Lakers. He knows the system. He ran it. And Lamar Odom, Luke Walton and Mo Evans will only benefit from playing WITH him.As great as the Lakers have been this season, somehow, you get the feeling that things might fall apart because of their lack of true established names and games. Michael Jordan wasn’t able to get it done by himself. He needed Pippen. Right now, even at age 41, I think Kobe does, too.

Feb.20 at 12:33 am

iverson3215 says:
pippen is dynasy, one of the more underrated superstars due to playing on the same team as MJ and Rodman but they would not have done as well as they did without him, cuz Jordan will tell u quicker than anybody it takes a team to play the game not just one superstar which is why they did so well back in the day. for those of you who watched the all star weekend, as i assume most of you did, y’all saw he hasn’t completely lost his touch, based on how he played in that three man relay thing they did. i think even at 41 he’ll benefit any team he plays on.

Feb.20 at 12:38 am

Dennis says:
Did you see his shape during that shooting stars contest at all star weekend 07? He is still in shape, no flabs. I think Pip is doing it to “scratch an itch.” He was obviously not at the top of his game before. He had declined, but that is still better than the ones most teams currently have in their lineup. Will Pip succeed? The possiblity is there. And i think he will be a great fit for the Lakers. Yes, he knows the offense, it is not a running team, and absolutely no pressure because of the line up. You will be adding another role player with the experience. This i can’t wait to happen..

Feb.20 at 2:35 am

Clay says:
here we go… bring on the back spasms.

Feb.20 at 4:49 am

Gray says:
Pip said he would like to play the last 2 months, not the entire year!! Age should not be a factor. (back spasms,…maybe). PHX could use a defender or someone to some them how to stop another player.

Feb.20 at 8:26 am

Gagge says:
Why all this hate? Pippen was a great player, who did it all. He defended like a man possesed, dished well and ran the offense, rebounded and scored well enough. SLAM doesn´t like the person Pippen, whom I don´t know. Even if he is a b***h, I gotta love the player he was. The player he IS, however, is a different story. I just say this: Good luck Scottie, you´re gonna need it. And I think he could fit in to most playoff teams, if he still has the juice to compete. I guess he ends up in LA, San Antonio, Phoenix or maybe even Houston(again).

Feb.20 at 1:23 pm

Larsylad says:
Lakers in the mix of teams hoping to land Kidd. Pippen talking about helping you teams and playing point forward. And Jax, off course… He would come in expecting to play limited minutes and the box score wouldn’t give the slightest hint of what he would really bring to the Lakers. Not his own box score at least. He will help younger players with knowledge and experince before, during and after games. Being who he is, cats wil listen. Welcome, Pip.

Feb.20 at 3:07 pm

Dan says:
Let’s just be realistic. People are name-dropping with teams such as the Raptors, Heat, and the Lakers. Not to say that miracles can’t happen in the second half, but if Scottie does make a return to the L, there is no way that he is going to come back to a team that isn’t a title contender. Not that I am saying the Heat don’t have chance to repeat. . . Wait a minute, yes I am. I think a major factor in this decision has to do with Webber moving back to Michigan; he, just like Pippen, wants to play for a team that has a good shot at taking the whole thing. Sorry to rain on you Kobe and D-Wade fans parades, but the Heat and Lakers are about as likely to win the ‘chip as the ABA is to sign a national T.V. deal. . .

Feb.21 at 1:56 am

Clay says:
Dan, Miami is a sleeping giant. I’m not sayin’ they are going to win the whole thing with ease but I’m giving them a very good chance to win back2back. 1. The east sucks: who is going to beat them? Cavs? Pistons? Maybe… not likely though. They will have to play the Mavs or the Suns. I think they would rather play the Mavs… but my point is they will only have to play 1 really good team in the playoffs and that would be in the finals!
And Gray, Pip is 42… if he thinks he can contribute to a team, why doesn’t he think about a coaching career? seriously man! he needs let the whole playing thing go.

Feb.24 at 11:51 am

Michal Matzanke says:
lol @ Ryan Jones “a Laker fan back then”
getting emotional

Feb.25 at 12:28 am

Dage says:
Go to the raptors because then We will have a sick starting line up