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To some, NBA great Michael Jordan can do no wrong. They only focus on the positives. That's never been the case with longtime NBA reporter Peter Vecsey.

Chicago Bulls News / Basketball Network / November 26

Bill Cartwright explained why was Scottie Pippen better defender than Michael Jordan: 'Pip could guard the whole floor'

One of the reasons why the Chicago Bulls were a dynasty during the 90s was because they were an excellent defensive team. The Bulls defense was anchored on their dynamic duo of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / November 12

Bill Cartwright Believes Scottie Pippen Was Better Defender Than Michael Jordan On Bulls: ‘Pip Could Guard The Whole Floor’

Three-time NBA champion Bill Cartwright told Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein that he believes Scottie Pippen was a better defender than Michael Jordan. Cartwright won three rings with Pippen and Jordan on the Chicago Bulls in 1991, 1992 and 1993. “I think it was Pip because Pip could play more positions,” Cartwright said.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'Most 15-assist NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Michael Jordan Wasn’t Happy When Bulls Traded His Best Friend Charles Oakley To Knicks For Bill Cartwright: ‘I Felt We Were Giving Away Too Many Years By Trading A Young Rebounder For An Old Guy’

NBA legend Michael Jordan wasn’t happy when the Chicago Bulls traded Charles Oakley to the New York Knicks for Bill Cartwright in 1988. Jordan and Oakley were best friends. “He was like a brother to me,” Jordan said in 1997.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Jordan knew Pippen would be criticized for refusing to enter 1994 playoff game

Michael Jordan knew Scottie Pippen would be criticized for refusing to enter 1994 Bulls-Knicks playoff game: 'That’s the kind of situation that sticks with you'

Scottie Pippen made a colossal mistake in the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, and Michael Jordan knew it would haunt Pippen for the rest of his life.

Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson that Scottie Pippen was Bulls' 'best all-around player' but never told Pippen: 'That wouldn't be like him'

Scottie Pippen Sometimes Gets Sad That He And Michael Jordan Aren’t Close Friends: ‘It Hurts A Lot’

Scottie Pippen Rejected Isiah Thomas’ Attempt To Become Friends In 2020: ‘I Wasn’t About To Make It Easier For Him’

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'Highest-paid NBA players from 1997-98' quiz

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / September 10

Michael Jordan Told Bulls Teammates To Not Pass The Ball To Bill Cartwright In The Last Few Minutes Of Games Due To His Bad Hands And Cartwright Found Out: ‘He Was Ready To Kill Michael’

According to NBA icon Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan told his Chicago Bulls teammates to not pass the ball to Bill Cartwright in the last few minutes of

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / May 11

Teammate: Scottie Pippen was better defender than Michael Jordan

Three-time NBA champion Bill Cartwright told Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein that Scottie Pippen was a better defender than Michael Jordan. Cartwright won three titles with Pippen and Jordan on the Chicago Bulls in 1991, 1992 and 1993.

Scottie Pippen Used To Prank Michael Jordan By Putting Toy Snakes In His Locker: ‘Michael Was Scared To Death Of Snakes’

Why Scottie Pippen didn't use rookie gift from Michael Jordan

20 forgotten NBA stars from the Jordan era

The 'Team USA Olympic basketball veterans' quiz

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / April 25, 2024

Michael Jordan Told Bulls Teammates To Not Pass Ball To Bill Cartwright In Last Few Minutes Of Games Due To His Bad Hands: ‘He Was Ready To Kill Michael’

According to NBA legend Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan told his Chicago Bulls teammates to not pass the ball to Bill Cartwright in the last few minutes

Chicago Bulls News / thePeachBasket / February 19, 2024

Joakim Noah: His Case as the Greatest Chicago Bulls Center

The Chicago Bulls have witnessed many legendary centers pass through their ranks. This includes the likes of Artis Gilmore, Bill Cartwright, and the incomparable Luc Longley.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 18, 2024

Bulls great Bill Cartwright defends Jerry and Thelma Krause

When Jerry and Thelma Krause were booed by Chicago Bulls fans at last week's inaugural Ring of Honour ceremony, they were met with outpourings of support and encouragement from not only the franchise's important figures, but the whole NBA family.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Michael Jordan & LeBron James All-Star teammates' quiz

When it is all said and done, Michael Jordan and LeBron James may go down as the two greatest basketball players who ever lived. But even talents as big as theirs had help along the way. Over Jordan's 15-year NBA career, he played with 13 teammates who played in at least one NBA All-Star Game, while LeBron, currently in his 16th season, has played with 22 All-Stars so far. How many of these 34 players (one played with both MJ and LeBron) can you name in six minutes?

LeBron excused from shootaround after cryptic Instagram post

Was LeBron's post about Kyrie Irving?

LeBron: Cavs finding it ‘challenging’ to stay motivated