Scottie Pippen is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. He played a crucial role in the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty during the 1990s. His partnership with Michael Jordan created a legendary duo. Recently, he made a significant prediction about a rising star on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The league had never seen anyone like Pippen until Jalen Williams joined. In a recent interview with ESPN, Pippen expressed his thoughts on how Williams has become the modern equivalent of himself.
“He is pretty special. I’m enjoying watching him. I see a lot of me in him for sure. I see a guy rising to be one of the top players in this league. He’s definitely a player that is capable of being able to lead that franchise to multiple championships — him and Shai, of course,” Pippen said in a recent interview on ESPN.
"[Jalen Williams] is pretty special. I'm enjoying watching him. I see a lot of me in him for sure."
— ESPN (@espn) June 19, 2025
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Pippen had an impressive 17-year career in the NBA, capturing a remarkable six championships with the Chicago Bulls. Often hailed as one of the all-time greats among small forwards, he was instrumental in turning the Bulls into a powerhouse.
Jalen Williams Addresses Comparisons To Scottie Pippen
The Thunder’s impressive performance during the 2024-25 NBA season led them to the NBA Finals. They currently hold a 3-2 series lead against the Indiana Pacers. Additionally, social media reports indicate that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams rank fourth for the most points scored by a duo in their first five games of an NBA Finals series, with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen holding the top spot.
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Most points scored by a duo through their first 5 games of an NBA Finals series 🤝
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 19, 2025
317 — Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen
315 — LeBron James/Kyrie Irving
310 — Steph Curry/Kevin Durant
291 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander/Jalen Williams pic.twitter.com/VzD3orDeNW
Comparisons have emerged between Williams and Pippen, as well as between Gilgeous-Alexander and Jordan. In a recent interview with ESPN, Williams reflected on these comparisons.
“I feel like a new-age Scottie maybe. I’m not mad at that one at all. I like that. And then obviously Shai gets a little Jordan comparison, so that’s cool. It’s very cool. Any time you compared to somebody like that, you’re doing something right,” Williams said in a recent interview on ESPN.
The Thunder need one more victory to clinch this season’s Championship. They will play Game 6 of the NBA Finals series against the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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