During his rookie season (1987–88), he became a regular in the Bulls’ lineup. Pippen possessed a notably multifaceted skill set: his size and strength served him well under the basket, while his ball-handling skills and shooting touch made him a threat from the outside. On defense, ...
Scottie Pippen averaged 7.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 79 games in his rookie season in 1987-88.
“The contract that Pippen signed was billed as a five-year, $18 million deal, but the new agreement did not erase the two remaining seasons Pippen had on his rookie pact. In truth, that meant that signing the contract committed Pippen to the Bulls for the following seven, and amazingly,...
BasketballRookiesSportsdraftsVideotapesNEWMANBRUCEEBSCO_AspSports Illustrated
Scottie Pippen's contract with the Bulls: The baller's $18 million agreement with Chicago was below market value and that, coupled with Jerry's attitude toward Scottie, resulted in the greatest second man the league's ever seen to personally seek a trade from the Bulls to another team. He...