On this week’s edition of TBT Kicks, we will take a look at Scottie Pippen’s first signature shoe, the Nike Air Pippen 1. Such an iconic shoe in his career and in the closets of many sneaker collectors. Learn more about this shoe after the jump.
(Video) NBA: Shaq Reminds Michael Jordan Of The Time He Dunked On Him
It might not be throwback Thursday, but it is Flashback Friday and Shaq went way back for this memory. He made sure to remind Michael Jordan of the one time he got the drop on him and threw down a mean dunk over him and somewhat Scottie Pippen. I mean this isn’t exactly some amazing feat considering the size of Shaq & MJ, but anytime you can say you have a highlight on the GOAT, then you have to brag about it.
(Photos) NBA: Scottie Pippen Really Opens Up About What Happened When Michael Jordan Retired The First Time
When Michael Jordan lost his father to murder after some cowards attacked him during the summer of 1993, he was forced to look at life different and temporarily at least he lost his love of basketball. He announced his retirement and the entire sporting world was shocked. Obviously we all know how the stories ends now with MJ coming back and winning three more titles and solidifying himself as the GOAT. What we didn’t always know was how his teammates felt and what went through their heads. With the 20th anniversary this week of Jordan saying the two magic words of “I’m Back”, Pippen took some time on twitter to open up about those times and give us an inside look to how everyone, including MJ was feeling at the time. Check the gallery!
NBA: LeBron Says Breaking Scottie Pippen’s Assists Record Is “At the Top With Winning a Championship”
LeBron James passed Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list on Sunday and now he’s reached another benchmark, this time setting a record as he passes Scottie Pippen for most assists by a forward.
NBA: Not Surprised! Kobe Bryant Names His All Time Favorite Trash Talkers!
Kobe Bryant has played alot of NBA games during his basically 19 year career, and he has talked his fair share of trash to opponents. Kobe is actually known for trying to get into the heads of his opponent and start breaking him down long before they take a dribble against him. But who does Kobe think is an elite trash talker? You won’t really be surprised by his list. Hit the jump.
