Ranking the top 10 NBA wings of all time…
17 seasons (1987-2004)
Rings: 6
MVPs: 0
NBA Finals series record: 6-0
Playoff record: 136-72 (.654)
Playoff stats: 17.5 PPG (44.4% FG) | 7.6 RPG | 5.0 APG
Regular season games played: 1,178
Stats: 16.1 PPG (47.3% FG) | 6.4 RPG | 5.2 APG
Other Accolades
NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner on Pippen:
“It is to Pippen’s credit that he carved out such an impressive career of his own while working next to arguably the greatest player in NBA history.”
“As the very best corporate vice-presidents or warehouse assistant managers will tell you, a particular set of skills are needed to thrive as a No. 2. Well, no No. 2 in league annals, perhaps across all North American team sports, gets lauded for those skills and accomplishments quite like the 6-foot-8 versatile force from tiny Hamburg, Arkansas.”
“Even in rookie form, Pippen’s skills and impact were evident and often breathtaking. The recognition of opportunities that might open and close in a split second was matched only by his physical capability of actually completing the plays.”
“Pippen wound up fourth all-time in steals, combining NBA regular season and postseason games (2,702, behind No. 3 Jordan’s 2,890). At 6-foot-8, he’s the tallest of the top seven players on that list, an indication of his ability to guard one through five.”
“It was Pippen’s development as a star in his own right, standing next to the Great Man rather than in his shadow, that elevated their team as much as anything. He earned his first All-Star appearance in 1990, to be followed soon thereafter by six more. By the following season, Pippen topped Jordan in rebounds, assists and blocks.”
But who tops Pippen as the No. 7 greatest NBA wing of all time? Find out below.
