Compared to Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and New York, Chicago has a large population but it is not considered a top market. The reason why the Bulls can keep up with the Lakers, Philadelphia, Celtics and other giants, is because the light of the god of basketball shines on the windy city for 15 years. And his good brother Scott Pippen, the talented duo surpassed the alliance with a kind of response.
Because of the existence of Gods and Batman, the monument of the Chicago Bulls has stood firm all year round. From 1994 to 1998, the aging Bulls completed their second three consecutive championships, establishing their status as the first dynasty in NBA history in one fell swoop. This feat may seem incredible to posterity, but in fact it seems to be destined.
During Michael Jordan’s first retirement, and on the eve of the Bulls’ three consecutive championships, two things happened that almost made Pippen and Jordan part ways. If Batman fails to accompany God through the last leg of his Chicago career, the prestige of the Bull Dynasty will be greatly reduced.
Compliments from the leader
" I already have everything in the basketball field, and I no longer have the motivation to move forward. So, it's time to end my basketball years." Jordan announced his retirement for the first time in 1993. Against the background of his father's death, the god of basketball decided to throw it away. The leader leaves the team, and Pippen becomes the new leader. However, he is not very comfortable with the new role, leading the team is not good, and the road to the playoffs is even more stumbling.
Four days before the 1994 NBA Draft, Bulls General Manager Jerry Klaus called Sonics (the predecessor of Thunder) coach George Carr and offered to exchange Pippen for Sean Kemp, one of the SuperSonic stars. And draft picks. In order to facilitate this deal, Klaus bluffed Pippen, saying that he was the greatest star in the post-Jordan era, with five statistics on points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks topping the team. In the history of the NBA, no one has done it except for the top 50 superstar Dave Cowens. Apart from some exaggerated rhetoric, Pippen was indeed one of the most comprehensive stars of that era.
The supersonic duo at the time was Gary Payton and Sean Kemp. The two top stars did not call, so Carl was very interested in this deal. Offensive and defensive Payton + excellent offensive and defensive Pippen, maybe it will be a combination of a powerful alliance. So he called Jordan, who was in the field of baseball, hoping to solicit the opinions of the former Pippen teammate.
" Of course you should. Pippen can make his teammates better, but Camp can't". After chatting with Jordan about some baseball league matters, Karl finally got the most anticipated answer from him. So they agreed to the deal the day before the draft. Who would have thought that the news that the team was about to trade Camp spread wildly, and the fans of "Rain Man" in Seattle clamored in the streets and even called the management swearing. The incident of
cast a shadow in the heart of the then supersonic power holder, and he had to choose to postpone the transaction. The expectant Bulls general manager Klaus was very angry and suddenly changed his mind on draft night and asked the Sonics to pay a large amount of cash before he was willing to complete the transaction. Ackley was also the master of Tsundere, seeing the other side's attitude and simply cancelled the transaction.
From the perspective of the parties, Jordan may not have expected that he will return to the court. So he generously recommended his partner to George Carl, and the deal ended up in a twists and turns. Who can say that it is not God's destiny for Jordan to achieve his great cause?
The indignation of the gods of twilight
In the summer of 1997, Jordan, who returned to Chicago, led the Bulls to win two consecutive championships, but the top team headed by Klaus began plotting to trade Pippen. At that time, Batman was still at his peak age at 32, but his back injury was very serious and he had to rest every game for more than ten minutes.
Although the bulls looked prosperous at that time, they were actually in intrigue in the mainland. Especially Jordan and general manager Klaus are in the same situation. The former helped the Bulls reach the top as a player, and the latter introduced Pippen, "Cobra" Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman, Ron Harper and other champions for the team as a manager. Disappointed by the crowd to promote "Zen Master" Phil Jackson from the G League as head coach. Both feel that they are the creators of the Bull Dynasty, but the others on the team are not easy to stand on the team.
Tracy McGrady was the ninth pick in 1997. As AhThe number one player in the Didas training camp, you can imagine the high talent. The Bulls executives have coveted him for a long time. Before the draft, Klaus told him: " we need to use Pippen for you" . McGrady even went to Chicago to meet him in person. On draft night Tracy McGrady sat in the small green room, thinking that he was about to join Jordan in his mind, he even shakes his legs nervously, "'s entire NBA history has almost been rewritten. I went to Chicago to meet Jordan and the Bulls. The players, at the age of 18, I can’t imagine what is about to happen. ”.
Just one step away from the conclusion of the transaction, Jordan learned of the intentions of the Bulls management. He spoke directly to Klaus: "If you dare to change Pippen, I will retire directly!" then, McGrady and Jordan's dream of joining forces came to an end.
Many people thought it was Jordan who blocked the transaction. In fact, Klaus hated Jordan for a hole at the time. No matter how the opponent prevented him, he was determined to complete the transaction. It was the Bulls owner Reinsdorf who stood up and spoke. He was afraid that Jordan really left, and the newly built arena would plummet in attendance. That's why Jordan won the battle against the palace. Z1z
's later story is known to women and children, Jordan and Pippen won the sixth championship with incredible performance. Although Pippen was no longer the same year due to injuries, after all, McGrady was still young and it was impossible to replicate the tacit understanding between Jordan and Pippen. In this way, the anger of the god of basketball is also an important part of the Bulls becoming a legend.
Objectively speaking, Jordan is Pippen’s stadium mentor. They are not like Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire, neither are they like LeBron James and Dwyane Way. De is so lingering and sticky. Even at Pippen's 50th birthday party, Jordan did not attend.
adapted a sentence from the great Engels: In order to achieve the great goal, every player in the team needs to keep in mind the most important things, not because of those short-sighted petty little profits . Two great people may not be good friends, but they understand each other, and no one can do without one on the road to self-achievement.
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