Michael Jordan gifted Scottie Pippen golf clubs so he could take all his money

first two episodes of Michael Jordan's ten-part docu-series Last Dance focused on Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 season and were released this Sunday (Monday IST). While first episode covered GM Jerry Krause and his impact on team, second episode revolved around Scottie Pippen's contract with Bulls. Scottie Pippen golf clubs story where Jordan bought Pippen golf clubs was shared by Pippen himself. 

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Scottie Pippen golf clubs: What is story behind Michael Jordan gifting Scottie Pippen golf clubs?

Pippen, who was drafted by Bulls in 1987, recalled a story of meeting Michael Jordan as a rookie. At time, Jordan had played in league for only a few years and was yet to win a title. While describing ir meeting, Pippen described Michael Jordan as a sports superstar like or.

According to Pippen, Jordan was unlike any or superstar sports world has seen. Pippen referred to Jordan as "different", saying that he was t 'aver guy' you can get lunch with. Pippen n mentioned gloves Jordan gifted him. Someone off-camera stated that it was a good thing to do, but Pippen laughed before saying that Jordan was probably only trying to lure him in and take all his money. Pippen did t elaborate furr, and documentary moved to Pippen's contract. 

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In episode, Pippen was seen making decision to sign contract with Bulls only to make sure he could feed his family. If he risked himself, he felt his NBA career would be cut short. By 1997-98 season, Pippen was clear about his issues with GM Jerry Krause. He admitted delaying his foot surgery till it was close to season as he did t want to spoil his summer, indicating that contract problems were a part of reason.

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