Scottie Pippen: ‘Michael Jordan was a terrible player until I showed up’

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A clip of Scottie Pippen denouncing his former friend and teammate went viral on Friday as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame discussed Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

“LeBron James is going to be the greatest statistical player ever to play basketball. (Michael Jordan) was a terrible player,” said the former Chicago Bulls forward.

#Bulls Scottie Pippen: LeBron James is going to be the greatest statistical player ever to play basketball. (Michael Jordan) was a terrible player.” pic.twitter.com/j3bQ8rWcte

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