50 players better than Pippen?

[sonic21]

is pippen better than kobe?

[Phillip]

how the has Dirk not been mentioned?

Dirk > Pippen

[resistanze]

Do people honestly think LeBron, right now, is a better player than Pippen? I'd still take Pippen over LeBron. LeBron has the potential to be better than Pippen, but I'd say he needs to put up that body of work first. His MVP this year is a good start, of course.

Does his body of work surpass Pippen? No.

Is LeBron better than Pippen? Absolutely. He's better now than Pippen ever was, talent-wise.

[sonic21]

Does his body of work surpass Pippen? No.

Is LeBron better than Pippen? Absolutely. He's better now than Pippen ever was, talent-wise.

that doesn't make him a better player though.

[LnGrrrR]

I'm tempted to put LeBron James in the top list, since the majority of the board is willing to put him there.

[resistanze]

that doesn't make him a better player though.

Well, he is.

Pippen is obviously the better perimeter defender, and LeBron's defense was overrated this year. Nevertheless, he's improving at that end.

On offense, you can't even compare the two. Pippen was known for being very versatile on the offensive end, with his scoring, rebounding, and passing. LeBron does all of that. Pippen was never unstoppable on the offensive end at times like like Lebron is, and only a few players are capable of being.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Lebron is worlds better than Pippen. You put him alongside Jordan and the win 10 in a row

[Phillip]

lets compare the two...

one was a second fiddle player for his career, playing behind Michael Jordan, averaging around 16, 6, and 5, while the other has been the #1 guy his whole career, averaging around 27, 7, and 7 for his career, having been considered as the best player in the NBA by many fans for several years now.

Lebron >>> Pippen, and its not even close.

[23LeBronJames23]

Do people honestly think LeBron, right now, is a better player than Pippen? I'd still take Pippen over LeBron. LeBron has the potential to be better than Pippen, but I'd say he needs to put up that body of work first. His MVP this year is a good start, of course.

Dude u really need to watch some nba cleveland cavaliers games

[Phillip]

Do people honestly think LeBron, right now, is a better player than Pippen? I'd still take Pippen over LeBron. LeBron has the potential to be better than Pippen, but I'd say he needs to put up that body of work first. His MVP this year is a good start, of course.

either you are purposely trolling, or you are a moron of epic proportions.

[dirk4mvp]

So Havlicek can easily be better than Pippen but LeBron isn't there yet? Ok.

[IronMexican]

ROFL LeBron isn't on Pippen's level?

[Dex]

So Havlicek can easily be better than Pippen but LeBron isn't there yet? Ok.

I think people are still looking at the question different ways. If you consider:

Havlicek - 8 rings
Pippen - 6 rings
James - 0 rings

Then I can see how some people could make that argument. However, I just think that means they accomplished more with their skills, not necessarily that there skill is greater. Timing, luck, opposition...all of these things matter just as much as talent.

I think James is a more talented player than Pippen. Now he just needs to do something with it.

[dirk4mvp]

Horry > Pippen

[Phillip]

wins/rings = team accomplishment

morons

[sonic21]

Well, he is.

Pippen is obviously the better perimeter defender, and LeBron's defense was overrated this year. Nevertheless, he's improving at that end.

On offense, you can't even compare the two. Pippen was known for being very versatile on the offensive end, with his scoring, rebounding, and passing. LeBron does all of that. Pippen was never unstoppable on the offensive end at times like like Lebron is, and only a few players are capable of being.

of course lebron is way better, i was just saying being better talent-wise is not enough. Lebron resume is impressive so far.

[PM5K]

I don't know that you can ever really gauge Scottie Pippens talent, he played right next to the GOAT.

Having said that he had one of his best seasons when Jordan was gone, leading the Bulls to around 55 wins. The following year he lead the team in every major statistical category, he's only one of four players to have ever accomplished this. Sure the Bulls didn't play as well that season but Grant going to Orlando certainly didn't help them.

[resistanze]

wins/rings = team accomplishment

morons

No, no. Bill Wennington & Breath > Dirk.

[Phillip]

Dirk >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yao/T-Mac combined

[fo'shizzle]

This was an idea brought up in the Kobe vs MJ thread...

Can this board name 50 players better than Pippen?

I'll start off with some easy ones:

1) Michael Jordan
2) Magic Johnson
3) Larry Bird
4) Bill Russell
5) Wilt Chamberlain
6) Shaquille O' Neal
7) Kobe Bryant
8) Jerry West
9) Bob Cousy
10) Hakeem Olajuwon
11) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
12) John Havlicek
13) Rick Barry
14) Tim Duncan
15) Karl Malone
16) Bob Pet
17) Julius Erving
18) George Gervin
19) David Robinson
20) Oscar Robertson
21) John Havlicek
22) Elgin Baylor
23) Charles Barkley
24) Moses Malone
25) Isiah Thomas


In contention:

LeBron James
Dwayne Wade
Pete Maravich
Billy Cunningham
Dave Cowens
Clyde Drexler
Dirk Nowitzki
Elvin Hayes

On par or not quite as good:

John Stockton
George Mikan
Kevin McHale
Nate Archibald
Bill Walton
Dave DeBusschere
Sam Jones
Earl Monroe
Robert Parish

25 and counting... separated into "in contention" categories and "not quite good enough"

Sons, there are 2 Havlicek in this list, WTF!

LOL at LeBron not on the list and Wade in contention.

[23LeBronJames23]

[QUOTE=Dex;3610732]I think people are still looking at the question different ways. If you consider:

Havlicek - 8 rings
Pippen - 6 rings
James - 0 rings
[QUOTE=Dex;3610732]

so derek fisher with 4 rings is almost as good as pippen and jordan? oh and maybe we should compare derek fisher to kobe i mean:
kobe 4=rings
fisher 4=rings

[LnGrrrR]

either you are purposely trolling, or you are a moron of epic proportions.

Ok ok, LeBron is on the list... sheesh.

I've watched LeBron, and I have respect for his talent, but... I don't know. Maybe I'm just a hater.

[hater]

Lebron is worlds better than Pippen. You put him alongside Jordan and the win 10 in a row

no .

I'd also take Kevin Durant ahead of Pippen.

[LnGrrrR]

What's the general consensus for Dirk? Better than Pippen?

[hater]

What's the general consensus for Dirk? Better than Pippen?

Pippen was a superb defender. Dirk is garbage on the defensive side not to mention soft.

But for the main man in my team I might have to still pick Dirk cause I could surround him with defenders. But if I already had a superstar, I would pick Pippen over Dirk. Pippen > Dirk as a compliment next to a superstar.