At the point when I lost my father, it really made me want to be like a father and be like my father. It was a real turning point for me because it helped me mature - it made me think about being responsible because I wasn't the only one I had to think about.

Scottie Pippen

When I was four or five, I had an older brother who got paralyzed from the neck down in junior high school. Some kid did a wrestling fall on him and hit his spine. We had to take care of him. I went from being the baby to not really being the baby anymore.

Scottie Pippen

Once you get a taste of success, it's a hard thing to turn down.

Scottie Pippen

I may go so far as saying LeBron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game. Because he is so potent offensively that not only can he score at will, but he keeps everybody involved.

Scottie Pippen

Everything was a lesson learned and a step forward for me.

Scottie Pippen

It was truly an enjoyable moment in my life that I will never forget having the opportunity to play for two gold medals. But I think nothing sticks out more than winning a championship in 1991 for me.

Scottie Pippen

In the playoffs, it's win or go home. You might not have a chance to look back at a game and say, 'Man, we didn't box out here.'

Scottie Pippen

I'm a guy who is easy to get along with, and I'll put up with a lot of things. But not dishonesty.

Scottie Pippen

Don't disrespect me, lie about it, and then come smile in my face and act like nothing's wrong.

Scottie Pippen

Playing with Michael Jordan would be a great opportunity for me. I would have someone around I could learn a lot from. I look up to him as a player and as a person, and that would make me a better player and person.

Scottie Pippen

He lifted weights, he rode the bike; he kept himself going before and after games, as well as practices. He always kept himself in top shape and was very determined. You put a relentless Dennis Rodman out on the basketball court, and you better have someone there to match his energy. If you don't, it's going to be a long night.

Scottie Pippen

Yes, I think the '96 Bulls are the greatest of all time. I think the 72-10 record speaks for itself and the fact that we were able to cap it off with a championship. What it boils down to is we had a dominant style, a dominant defense, and we were a very good offensive team. It was the way we dominated our opponents that separated ourselves.

Scottie Pippen

Basketball is such an escape from a lot of things.

Scottie Pippen

I've never seen a player that can dominate a game the way LeBron James can. He don't always have to score. He makes plays for other guys. But when the game is on the line, and you need a shot to be made, he's going to make that play.

Scottie Pippen

I'm a family man, and I couldn't be happier. My wife and I have been blessed with an incredible family, and my kids are my life.

Scottie Pippen

Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever.

Scottie Pippen

The respect I had to give my brothers and sisters growing up I think has helped me. I want my kids to be raised the same way.

Scottie Pippen

I wasn't really that interested in playing. I had gone through some hard times not playing in high school, but my coach had it in his mind that basketball was the way I would get an education.

Scottie Pippen

The All-Star Game was one of my top highlights as a player. In my eye, it gave me a good idea of where I ranked among my peers. That was always my benchmark to say that I am still in the upper echelon of players.

Scottie Pippen

Fatherhood is great.

Scottie Pippen

I guess guys who play on national TV get a lot of publicity.

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