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Unguarded | Scottie Pippen
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An unflinching memoir from the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of Famerrevealing how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to become an essential component of the greatest basketball dynasty of the last fifty years. Scottie Pippen has been called one of the greatest NBA players for good reason. Simply put, without Pippen, there are no championship bannerslet alone sixhanging from the United Center rafters. Theres no Last Dance documentary. Theres no Michael Jordan as we know him. The 1990s Chicago Bulls teams would not exist as we know them. So how did the youngest of twelve go from growing up poor in the small town of Hamburg, Arkansas, enduring two family tragedies along the way, to become a revered NBA legend? How did the scrawny teen, overlooked by every major collegiate basketball program, go on to become the fifth overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft? And, perhaps most compelling, how did Pippen set aside his ego (and his own limitless professional ceiling) in order for the Bulls to become the most dominant basketball dynasty of the last half century? In Unguarded, the six-time champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist finally opens up to offer pointed and transparent takes on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and Dennis Rodman, among others. Pippen details how he cringed at being labeled Jordans sidekick, and discusses how he could have (and should have) received more respect from the Bulls management and the media. Pippen reveals never-before-told stories about some of the most famous games in league history, including the 1994 playoff game against the New York Knicks when he took himself out with 1.8 seconds to go. He discusses what it was like dealing with Jordan on a day-to-day basis, while serving as the facilitator for the offense and the anchor for the defense. On the 30th anniversary of the Bulls first championship, Pippen is finally giving millions of adoring basketball fans what they crave; a raw, unvarnished look into his life, and role within one of the greatest, most popular teams of all time.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ A chronicle of Pippen‘s basketball life, but also a rebuttal to “The Last Dance” docuseries. He has some not-so-nice things to say about MJ, and the Bulls organization in particular. It was a bit uncomfortable, but felt honest. His prime was back when I actually watched NBA, so major nostalgia. Lots of game recaps and stats.

Fun fact: My friend Sharla, who is a Nashville makeup artist, did Pippen‘s grooming/makeup for this cover shoot. 🤩

vivastory That is definitely a fun fact 2y
britt_brooke @vivastory I was definitely starstruck when she told me! She mostly works with country music folks. This was her first time being involved with a book cover. She said he was one of the nicest Celebs she‘s ever worked with. 2y
marleed I love that fun fact! 2y
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Cinfhen That‘s cool about your friend!! I totally remember Pippen as a player. My gang is still major NBA fans but the 90‘s and late 80‘s were some of the best times… Dr. J, Bird, Barkley, Magic, Ewing, Rodman and yes MJ!! And of course our local hero Kobe 🙌🏻 I think I‘ll pick this up. Thanks for putting it on my #ReadersRadar and I once met Charles Barkley on line at Bed, Bath and Beyond!! He was wearing a full length fur coat & he asked me where 👇🏽 2y
Cinfhen I bought my handbag 😂😂he wanted to buy one for his lady. He was actually adorable 🥰 2y
britt_brooke @Cinfhen Love your Barkley story! That‘s so cool. Pippen has a little something to say about all the greats of his time. I will say he comes across whiny at times, but I think as an NBA fan, you‘ll appreciate this one. 2y
britt_brooke @marleed I was very starstruck when she told me! 🌟 2y
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