Scottie Pippen, AI Shenanigans, and Why Everyone Loved Him More Than MJ
Let me tell you about a moment this week that had me doing a double take on social media—and it involves none other than Scottie Pippen. Yes, that Scottie Pippen, six-time NBA champ, ultimate wingman to Michael Jordan, and apparently now… an AI image enthusiast?
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So here’s the scoop. The NBA Finals just wrapped up, and while most legends would maybe drop a congratulatory tweet or show up on ESPN, Scottie decided to celebrate Oklahoma City’s title with a twist. He posted an AI-generated image of himself—fully decked out in his Chicago Bulls uniform, sitting at a computer, flashing all six championship rings, with muscles that looked a little too perfect to be untouched by digital hands. Now, this wasn’t just any AI image; it was like a fanfic fever dream. And here’s the kicker: the man still has those rings in real life. So why not just snap a photo?
It’s a weird flex, but oddly charming. Maybe it’s Scottie’s way of keeping up with the digital times, or maybe he’s just having a little fun with all the AI hype. But it made me pause and think—not about his Photoshop skills—but about the kind of guy Scottie Pippen always was.
If you talk to any of his former teammates, the story is the same: Pippen was the heart and soul of the Bulls locker room. While MJ was the intense, in-your-face alpha—the guy who would criticize and push you hard—Scottie was the one who’d quietly pull you aside, pat you on the back, and talk you through it. Horace Grant even said, “He was the most popular teammate we had.” Not just because he could ball, but because he cared . Scottie listened, laughed, gave advice, and actually made you feel like a part of something special.
Even Steve Kerr echoed the sentiment. MJ was the fire; Scottie was the calm. He wasn’t just the facilitator on the court—he was the emotional glue that held the team together. And when Jordan left in ’93, guess who stepped up and nearly carried the Bulls all the way without him? That’s right—Scottie led them to a 55-27 season and finished third in MVP voting. The man could lead, he just never craved the spotlight in the same way.
So maybe it makes sense now—this strange, AI-crafted image of Pippen at his computer. It’s kind of poetic. He was never the guy screaming “look at me” when he was dominating alongside MJ. But now? In this age of filters, avatars, and virtual personalities? Maybe Scottie’s just finally saying, “Hey, remember me too.” And honestly? We do.
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