Scottie Pippen - Prokhorov Pal
The identities of Mikhail Prokhorov's "basketball people" has been a bit of a mystery but there's one big name who's not only done work for the billionaire; he's even played with him. Scottie Pippen and Prokhorov played in a charity game last January in Moscow. Apparently it's not a one time thing. Pippen traveled to Siberia last month to help initiate a Prokhorov-funded basketball program.
- Photo: Scottie Pippen Opens Student Basketball Association - Onexim Blog
- Photo: Scottie Pippen with Student Basketball Association All-Stars - Onexim Blog
- It was a celebration of the game! - Pro 100 Basket
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We should hire Scottie to be the team’s next coach. After all, the problem with Lawrence Frank was that he never played in the league. If only the team had replaced him with a high scoring small forward who’s succeeded in the league, then the team would be…
Oh wait.
by Anthony on Feb 24, 2010 10:54 AM EST reply actions
“Pippen traveled to Siberia last month…”
I guess Nets players might actually be sent to Siberia. LMAO
by Mike on Feb 24, 2010 10:56 AM EST reply actions
They used to be afraid of being sent to the NBA’s Siberia, the D-League. Now, they could be sent to the REAL Siberia. I have a few candidates.
by Net Income on Feb 24, 2010 10:58 AM EST reply actions
One thing is Pippen can teach Twill how to be a true Point Forward.
I would love Pippen as an assistant coach for this team.
The guy knew how to play on both sides of the court. The guy was underrated. He was the backbone to those championship teams. Yeah Jordan was amazing but Pippen was the perfect ROBIN. Pippen gave new meaning to the S-WING MAN!!!!
by SIC on Feb 24, 2010 11:23 AM EST reply actions
I would love for Pippen to get in there and teach the wing players. They all can use the presence of a respected player who has been there and done that.
by Mr. Dollar Bills on Feb 24, 2010 11:26 AM EST reply actions
CDR would relate to Pippen very well since they both used perceived slight as an excuse to quit on their teams.
by Tin Man on Feb 24, 2010 11:37 AM EST reply actions
Scottie Pippen is an all-time favorite. I am disappointed to hear he is involved with Prokorov.
by Isaac on Feb 24, 2010 11:44 AM EST reply actions
Pippen seem like a tough guy who will scream at your face if you suck. I think Lee and Yi might benefit from this.
I would give him a chance.
by Seeker on Feb 24, 2010 11:51 AM EST reply actions
I don’t have much to say about this, although I’d like to see Scottie Pippen work with young guns CDR and Terrence Williams. Maybe as an assistent coach, next to a veteran head coach.
by Gerard Himself on Feb 24, 2010 12:19 PM EST reply actions
Please – no Scottie Pippen. He is the poster child for an ego without support.
When MJ was not on the Court, Pippen would attempt to be the offensive star – with poor results. He made bad decisions and took bad shots. When MJ “retired” the first time, Pippen’s weakness, both in attitude and talent, were exposed. But, no weakness was greater in SP than leadership ability.
by robby on Feb 24, 2010 12:43 PM EST reply actions
robby forgets that when Jordan was gone, Pippen was an MVP candidate.
by Gerard Himself on Feb 24, 2010 1:01 PM EST reply actions
I think that we should sign him to play for the Nets…….and maybe Prokhorov…..
by NetFan48 on Feb 24, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions
Pippen averaged 22ppg 8rpg 5apg in 93-94 and carried the Bulls to 3rd place in the Eastern conference, and lost to a solid Knicks team in 7 games. There isn’t anything bad that you can say about Pippen on the court.
by Mr. Dollar Bills on Feb 24, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions
at net Income:
I can assure you I know him better than you.
by Isaac on Feb 24, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions
at Robby:
You are ripping on an all-time great. Even MJ knows the Bulls don’t win SIX NBA Titles without Scottie. Offense wasn’t his primary game – but he should could run the floor and fill it up in the lane. He is one of the greatest defensive small forwards in the history of the game and a flat-out winner. If the NBA wasn’t fixed and the Blazers were allowed to defeat the Lakers in that game 7 in 2000, Portlant likely would have gone on to defeat Indiana in the Finals that year and Scottie likely would have gotten his 1st ring without MJ and 7th overall.
by Isaac on Feb 24, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions
@Isaac
Then beseech him to stop taking money from Prokhorov and save the real, authentic New Jersey Nets fans like yourself from the ignominy of moving to Brooklyn. If you know him that well, you would have known he has been paling around with Proky.
by Net Income on Feb 24, 2010 1:30 PM EST reply actions
@Dollar Bills
That was also the year he refused to take the court in a playoff game because Jackson called a play for another player. He also fouled Hubert Davis on a last second 3 point attempt to lose the series for the Bulls.
He was like CDR…if CDR had talent.
by Tin Man on Feb 24, 2010 1:42 PM EST reply actions
Not sure if anyone noticed this, if you look at the photo of Pip tossing the tip off, and zoom in on it, i think it’s mega quality anyways, the kid on the right of the photo has a golden tooth. Socialist health care works!
by hab on Feb 24, 2010 2:06 PM EST reply actions
at Tin Man:
“He also fouled Hubert Davis on a last second 3 point attempt to lose the series for the Bulls.”
That was one of the most disputed calls in NBA playoff history, even some members of the Knicks were in disbelief they got that whistle. I believe even Davis himself has joked about it in recent years.
by Isaac on Feb 24, 2010 2:40 PM EST reply actions
Oh well the only guy Prokhorov will let net’s sign is Yaroslav Korolev nets sucks!
by jj on Feb 24, 2010 3:14 PM EST reply actions
mine as well go for jordan why settle for second best
by Spider Man on Feb 24, 2010 6:02 PM EST reply actions
@Shawn Carter:
Thorn can’t fire Kiki!!
Kiki, Yormarket and Stern are united behind support for Yi.
Thorn is powerless.
Hollah!
by jerry25 on Feb 24, 2010 6:05 PM EST reply actions
Bring pippen :D :D :D
he can still run the court, sign him and jordan to vets min so we wont screw the salary cap
:P :D
by Mr. omG on Feb 24, 2010 6:51 PM EST reply actions
Anyway Proky can have Pip tutor TWilliams? :)
by Whoop dee damn doo on Feb 24, 2010 7:42 PM EST reply actions
My opinion of Pippen is that he is a dope. I wouldn’t hire him to do my laundry.
by itsaduck on Feb 24, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions

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