Dennis Rodman confident Scottie Pippen would be better than LeBron James in the 90s

release of Michael Jordan's Last Dance has sparked comparisons between Jordan and current face of Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James. While reports have discussed which player is better, Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman does t believe LeBron James would have been a better player on 1990s Bulls team. Rodman recently spoke to ESPN, where he defended Scottie Pippen from Last Dance criticism. 

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Dennis Rodman on LeBron James and Scottie Pippen

A part of Dennis Rodman's ESPN interview focused on Dennis Rodman on LeBron James and his comparison with Scottie Pippen. As per Dennis Rodman, James would t have been second-best player on 1990s Bulls team. Dennis Rodman stated that Pippen 'revolutionized point-forward' position, and all current players like Kevin Durant should thank Pippen.

Pippen could handle ball, shoot, defend and rebound all at same time, said Dennis Rodman. He n added that if LeBron James played in 90s, Scottie Pippen would maintain his position as second-best player after Jordan. While some fans agreed with Dennis Rodman, many believed that James has proven himself statistically since taking league by storm in Cleveland. Except for All-Defensive Selections and number of steals, James is ahead of Pippen in every or category. 

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Dennis Rodman also talked about Pippen being underpaid and underrated at same time. As per Rodman, Pippen should 'hold his head up higher than Michael Jordan' in Last Dance. He even added that people are only w realising what Pippen went through. Rodman considers Pippen Bulls' hero during 90s. He even hoped that like him, Pippen would t concentrate on what people said. Rodman compared ir gameplay toger, saying both of m were wiry and excellent defenders. y were t smartest guys back n, but eventually 'got re'.

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