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“The Knicks were a great team in the 90s?”: 6’8″ Scottie Pippen Loved Playing at Madison Square Garden

Nithin Joseph
|PublishedJan 03, 2023

"The Knicks were a great team in the 90s?": 6'8" Scottie Pippen Loved Playing at Madison Square Garden

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The 1990s was a fantastic time in the NBA. The era saw many great superstars dominate the league, like Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen.

Pippen was a dazzling player. With 17 seasons in the NBA, the 6′ 8″ forward averaged 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, winning 6 NBA Championships along the way.

Safe to say, the man was a menace to many teams in the NBA. More specifically, the New York Knicks, a team that Pippen truly enjoyed playing against.

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Scottie Pippen loved facing the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden

Back in the 1990s, the infamous Chicago Bulls dynasty had several rivals. The Detroit Pistons, the Utah Jazz, the Seattle Supersonics, and one of their most intense rivals, the New York Knicks.

The Knicks were an amazing team. Led by Patrick Ewing, the team regularly posed a challenge to the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, they always came up short. Mainly thanks to the determination the team, specifically Scottie Pippen had when they faced off at Madison Square Garden.

Pippen shared his thoughts on facing the Knicks in an interview with GQ Sports.

“The Knicks were a great team in the 90s. They were just as good as the Bulls and they felt like it was their time to win. So, it was always great. Playing here, this is the Mecca of basketball. Great fans, had great knowledge of the game, and it was always a fun place to play. And, we were the team that was able to keep them down!”

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The Bulls came out as regular victors in their battles. Thwarting the Knicks’ efforts to reach the Finals on numerous occasions. It certainly was a rivalry for the ages.

Scottie had one of the most disrespectful dunks in NBA history against the Knicks

There can be no denying that Scottie Pippen loved facing the Knicks. The team was good, the atmosphere was great, and the Knicks almost never had an answer for him. Pippen was nigh unstoppable every time he faced off against them. He even dropped one of the most disrespectful dunks against them and absolutely humiliating Patrick Ewing.

It is a moment enshrined in the history of the NBA. One that no one will ever forget.

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About the author

Nithin Joseph

Nithin is a content writer at The SportsRush. Like his favorite athlete Kobe Bryant, the company has helped Nithin elevate his writing skills to a whole new level, especially as an NBA content writer. With over 1500 articles to his name, Nithin's love for the sport knows no bounds. And, as he continues to watch the sport on a daily basis, he hopes his fascination with the NBA, especially the Miami Heat will inspire more and more readers to give the sport a chance. Perhaps, one day making basketball in India as big as it is in the United States.