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Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / March 10
Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Bulls Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Once Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For A Dollar A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’

Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Bulls Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Once Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For A Dollar A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’

NBA icon Michael Jordan played cards on Chicago Bulls flights with his teammates for a lot of money.  Will Perdue, who won three championships with Jordan, said in Episode 6 of “The Last Dance” doc that Jordan’s life was just one big competition.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / November 12
Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Bulls Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For $1 A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’

Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Bulls Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For $1 A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’

The only and only Michael Jordan played cards for a lot of money on Chicago Bulls flights with his NBA teammates.  Will Perdue, who won three NBA championships with Jordan, said in Episode 6 of “The Last Dance” documentary that Jordan’s life was just one big competition.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / September 19
Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Bulls Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Once Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For $1 A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’

Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Bulls Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Once Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For $1 A Hand Because He Wanted To Say ‘I Got Your Money In My Pocket’

NBA icon Michael Jordan played cards for a lot of money on Chicago Bulls flights with teammates.  Will Perdue, who won three NBA titles with Jordan, said in Episode 6 of “The Last Dance” documentary that Jordan’s life was just one big competition.

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Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / September 18
Scottie Pippen Had No Sympathy For Crying John Paxson Who Called Him To Apologize For How He Treated Him When He Was VP Of Bulls: ‘Why He Was Crying, I Couldn’t Be Sure, And Honestly, I Didn’t Care’

Scottie Pippen Had No Sympathy For Crying John Paxson Who Called Him To Apologize For How He Treated Him When He Was VP Of Bulls: ‘Why He Was Crying, I Couldn’t Be Sure, And Honestly, I Didn’t Care’

Scottie Pippen and John Paxson won three NBA titles together on the Chicago Bulls in the ’90s. By all accounts, they got along as teammates. However, Pippen and Paxson’s relationship became sour when the latter was the Bulls’ general manager and vice president of basketball operations.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 5
Michael Jordan Got Away With Fouls Because Officials Knew Fans Didn’t ‘Want To See Jordan Foul Out Of The Game’

Michael Jordan Got Away With Fouls Because Officials Knew Fans Didn’t ‘Want To See Jordan Foul Out Of The Game’

NBA icon Michael Jordan got away with fouls during his playing career because the NBA’s supervisor of officials at the time knew fans didn’t want to see MJ foul out of the game.  Even if it were obvious that Jordan committed a foul, officials would give the Chicago Bulls superstar shooting guard the benefit of the doubt.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Jordan wanted to play blackjack with Paxson for $1 per hand

Michael Jordan wanted to play blackjack with John Paxson for $1 per hand so he could say 'I got your money in my pocket'

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Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / April 11, 2024
Scottie Pippen Had No Sympathy For Crying John Paxson Who Called Him To Apologize For How He Treated Him As Bulls’ Vice President: ‘Why He Was Crying, I Couldn’t Be Sure, And Honestly, I Didn’t Care’

Scottie Pippen Had No Sympathy For Crying John Paxson Who Called Him To Apologize For How He Treated Him As Bulls’ Vice President: ‘Why He Was Crying, I Couldn’t Be Sure, And Honestly, I Didn’t Care’

Scottie Pippen and John Paxson won three NBA championships together on the Chicago Bulls in the ’90s. By all accounts, they got along as teammates. However, Pippen and Paxson’s relationship became sour when the latter was the Bulls’ general manager and vice president of basketball operations.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / April 3, 2024
Michael Jordan Got Away With Fouls On Bulls Since NBA’s Supervisor Of Officials Knew Fans Didn’t ‘Want To See Jordan Foul Out’

Michael Jordan Got Away With Fouls On Bulls Since NBA’s Supervisor Of Officials Knew Fans Didn’t ‘Want To See Jordan Foul Out’

During his Hall of Fame career, NBA legend Michael Jordan routinely got away with fouls. Even if it were evident that Jordan committed a foul, referees would give the Chicago Bulls superstar the benefit of the doubt.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2020
John Paxson could step away from Chicago Bulls

Report: John Paxson could step away from Chicago Bulls

A clean break could be best for all involved, especially if it's decided the Bulls must get worse before they start improving.

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The top 25 Chicago Bulls of all time

The top 25 Chicago Bulls of all time

For years, the Celtics and Lakers were the two pre-eminent franchises in NBA history. They seemed to trade titles back and forth. Then the Chicago Bulls emerged, and a new iconic franchise was born.

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