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Pippen: My last year
Vet to bow out of NBA at end of this season
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By K.C. Johnson
Tribune staff reporter
February 1, 2004, 12:41 AM CST
PORTLAND, Ore. -- In an emotional night that began with a standing ovation during player introductions and ended with a gut-wrenching 102-95 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers, Scottie Pippen dropped the subtle hints and for all practical purposes announced his retirement at the end of this season late Saturday.
"I can pretty much assure you that was my last trip to the Rose Garden," Pippen said in the postgame locker room.
Asked what it would take for him to change his mind, Pippen smiled.
"A transplant," he said.
Pippen will take the fast track to the Hall of Fame after a 17-year career that features six NBA championships and a nod as one of the game's 50 greatest players.
Pippen turned back the clock with 17 points and seven rebounds in a season-high 35 minutes against Portland in a game that featured the return of Tyson Chandler.
...17 points and seven rebounds in a season-high 35 minutes...and he looked good doin' it. It was Pip's version of "Turn Back the Clock Night." Thanks for the memories, Scottie. Couldn't have won those 6 titles without you.
Pippen: My last year
Vet to bow out of NBA at end of this season
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By K.C. Johnson
Tribune staff reporter
February 1, 2004, 12:41 AM CST
PORTLAND, Ore. -- In an emotional night that began with a standing ovation during player introductions and ended with a gut-wrenching 102-95 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers, Scottie Pippen dropped the subtle hints and for all practical purposes announced his retirement at the end of this season late Saturday.
"I can pretty much assure you that was my last trip to the Rose Garden," Pippen said in the postgame locker room.
Asked what it would take for him to change his mind, Pippen smiled.
"A transplant," he said.
Pippen will take the fast track to the Hall of Fame after a 17-year career that features six NBA championships and a nod as one of the game's 50 greatest players.
Pippen turned back the clock with 17 points and seven rebounds in a season-high 35 minutes against Portland in a game that featured the return of Tyson Chandler.
...17 points and seven rebounds in a season-high 35 minutes...and he looked good doin' it. It was Pip's version of "Turn Back the Clock Night." Thanks for the memories, Scottie. Couldn't have won those 6 titles without you.