~Enrique~

Scottie Pippen (born September 25, 1965) grew up in Arkansas, where he attended college at Central Arkansas. The 6'7" (2.01 m) small forward was drafted 5th overall in the 1987 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, who immediately traded him to the Chicago Bulls for the 8th pick, 7-foot (2.13 m) center Olden Polynice.

Pippen immediately became part of Chicago's young forward tandem with 6'10" (2.08 m) power forward Horace Grant, though both came off the bench to back up Brad Sellers and Charles Oakley, respectively, during their rookie seasons. Still, Pippen claimed the starting small forward position during the 1988 playoffs with his stellar play, helping the Jordan-led Bulls reach the Eastern Conference semi-finals for the first time in over a decade. Pippen continued to improve, helping the Bulls to the Conference Finals the following year as well as 1990, when he earned his first All-Star berth. In 1991, he continued to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with, undoubtedly the Bulls' second best offensive and defensive player after Michael Jordan. He helped lead the Bulls to six NBA Championships (1990-91, 91-92, 92-93, 95-96, 96-97, and 97-98). Pippen was selected as one of the NBA's "Fifty Greatest Players" when the league was celebrating its fiftieth season in 1998.

Pippen became known for stellar defense in addition to his consistent scoring, earning several all-defensive team nods, including several on the first team. In 1992, he was named to the original Dream Team which competed in the Summer Olympics in Barcelona. 1994 marked Pippen's coming out party, when he stepped out from Jordan's shadow and became known as one of the best players in the league. That year he earned All-Star Game MVP honors. In 1995, he had perhaps his best season, leading the Bulls in scoring, rebounding, assists, and the entire league in steals. For his efforts, he earned the second of three straight all-NBA first team nods, and was a strong candidate for MVP.

After playing in Chicago for 11 seasons, his tumultuous relationship with General Manager Jerry Krause came to a head, and the second alltime leader in points, assists, and steals in Chicago's history was traded to the Houston Rockets for the lockout-shortened season in 1998-99. In Houston, he teamed with Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley to form one of the best front lines in NBA history, but the squad lacked chemistry. He was traded in the offseason to the Portland Trail Blazers, who he led to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the eventual champion, the Los Angeles Lakers, in seven games. Pippen was a consummate playoff performer, reaching the playoffs an amazing 16 straight years (11 with Chicago, 1 with Houston, 4 with Portland) and played in more playoff games than anyone but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In the summer of 2003, new Bulls General Manager and former Pippen teammate John Paxson attempted to change the fortunes of the rebuilding Bulls by bringing Scottie back to the Windy City. However, Pippen's effectiveness was drastically limited by injuries, and he retired prior to the 2004-05 season on October 5, 2004.

Pippen is also famous for having pioneered the point forward position, which he popularized with his dominant play for over a decade.

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拍出對乒乓的熱忱


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揮出昔日拿到校區第二的回憶


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旋出對乒乓節奏的喜愛


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殺出打敗對手的最終一擊

Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1963. His parents, James and Delores Jordan, moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister.

Jordan loved to play baseball when he was a child, and also played some basketball and football. His love for basketball began when his older brother, Larry, continuously beat him in one-on-one pickup games. As with any challenge Jordan faces, this determined Michael to become a better player.

Jordan played basketball for Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ironically, Jordan was cut from the varsity team as a sophomore. Instead of giving up after failing to make the team, Jordan used it to spur himself to greater achievements, practicing hour after hour on the court. "Whenever I was working out and got tired and figured I ought to stop, I'd close my eyes and see that list in the locker room without my name on it," Jordan said, "and that usually got me going again." He eventually made the team and led it to the state championship.

Jordan accepted a basketball scholarship from the University of North Carolina. As a freshman, Jordan's ever-growing popularity began when he scored the game-winning basket in the 1982 NCAA championship game against the Georgetown Hoyas. Jordan was selected college player of the year in the 1983-84 season, and led the US Men's Basketball Team to an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics under coach Bobby Knight.

Jordan left college and entered the NBA in 1984, he was selected third in the draft (First pick: Houston--Hakeem Olajuwon; second pick: Portland--Sam Bowie) by the Chicago Bulls, a team that had won only 28 games the previous season. Ironically, Jordan played in his first game as a pro against Washington on Oct. 26, 1984. Jordan became an immediate impact in the league and proved that he belonged among the elite players. He finished his rookie season as one of the top scorers in the league, averaging 28.2 points per game, was named Rookie of the Year, and also made the All-Star team. Jordan led the Bulls into the playoffs in every season, but didn't make the NBA Finals until 1991, where he led the Bulls to their first of three consecutive NBA Championships (1991, 1992, and 1993).

Jordan played in the 1992 summer Olympics with the original Dream Team, perhaps the greatest team ever assembled. It was the first time NBA players were allowed to compete in the Olympics. Michael Jordan averaged 12.7 points per game as the USA Dream Team went 6-0 to win the gold medal, Jordan's second in his career.

There were some troubling events that followed his third NBA Championship. Jordan's father, James Jordan, pulled over one night to take a nap on his way home, and was murdered by a couple of armed robbers in North Carolina. The NBA also began an investigation into allegations that Jordan had illegally bet on NBA games. He was eventually cleared. These events eventually caused Jordan to lose his motivation and the sense of having to prove something as a basketball player, and he felt it was time to step away from the court.

Jordan sought a new challenge, to play professional baseball. He signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He was assigned to the Birmingham Barons, affiliates of the Chicago White Sox, and played an outfielder position. His presence in the minors grew large numbers in attendance, but his batting was uncharacteristic of Jordan's athletic skills. In his first summer with the Barons, he batted .202 with 114 strikeouts in 127 games. Later in the year he batted .252 with the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League. By November of 1994, the Bulls had retired his number and erected a life-size statue of him in front of the United Center.

On March 18, 1995, Jordan announced "I'm back!" He ended his short-lived career with baseball and rejoined the Bulls near the end of the 1994-1995 regular season, eventually losing to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. "He didn't look like the old Michael Jordan, " said Orlando's Nick Anderson.

Jordan once again had something to prove to the world, that he was still the greatest basketball player to ever play the game, and that he would be even greater in the season to come. Michael Jordan led the Bulls to an astonishing 72-10 record, the best regular season in the history of the NBA. Jordan led the league in scoring with 30.4 points per game, was named the All-Star MVP, the league MVP and the NBA Finals MVP, as they went on to win their fourth NBA championship (1996). He was selected in 1996 as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.

Jordan and the Bulls continued their dominance into the next two seasons, winning two more consecutive championships (1997 and 1998), becoming the first team in NBA history to repeat-the-threepeat (1991-1993, 1996-1998). Jordan earned All-Star MVP and league MVP honors in 1998, led the league in scoring in all three years of his comeback (1996, 1997, and 1998) and won six NBA Finals MVP awards for every Finals the Bulls have competed in.

The breakup of the Bulls dynasty by Jerry Krause led to Jordan's second retirement. Jordan stated he would not play basketball for anyone else other than Phil Jackson, and mentioned he would like to spend more time with his wife, Juanita, and their three children, Jeffrey, Marcus, and Jasmine.

Michael Jordan later joined the Washington Wizards as President of Basketball Operations and part owner in January 2000. "I'm going to have my imprints and footprints all over this organization," said Jordan. "I look forward to turning this thing around. Right now we're an underachieving team." Jordan disappointedly witnessed his team win 19 games in the 2000-2001 season, his first full season as President of Basketball Operations, after winning only 29 games the season before. He completely overhauled the roster, hired Doug Collins, a coach Jordan played for once before in his early years with the Bulls, and began the Wizards rebuilding phase. But no one had expected the turn of events that were leading into the 2001-2002 season.

Michael Jordan's burning competitive desire to succeed motivated him to return once again as a basketball player, and turn the Wizards franchise around. Jordan began training, informing the media, at first, he was only doing it to lose weight. He worked himself into basketball shape during the summer by holding several invitation-only camps of pickup games with other NBA players at a Chicago gym. Jordan suffered three setbacks during his comeback summer workouts, raising questions as to whether his 38-year old body can endure a NBA 82 game schedule.

On September 25, 2001, Jordan added another chapter to what could have been the perfect ending in his storybook career. He announced that he would return to the NBA and play for the Washington Wizards on a two-year contract. "I am returning as a player to the game I love," said Jordan. "I am especially excited about the Washington Wizards, and I'm convinced we have the foundation on which to build a playoff-contention team." Ironically, Jordan achieved another moment in his spectacular career, scoring his 30,000th career point on January 4, 2002 against his former team, the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, Jordan was never able to lead his Wizards into the postseason as a player. He retired for a third and final time after playing his final game on April 16th, 2003.

There's no question that Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever play the game, he has single-handedly redefined basketball. No player in NBA history has achieved so much in any amount of time. He is a five-time league MVP, a ten-time scoring champion, a six-time Finals MVP, and houses six NBA championships. This time Michael Jordan left the game of basketball on his own terms. His comeback was to scratch an itch, and to teach the younger players how the game is played. He finished his career with 32,292 points, and a career average 30.12 ppg, the best in NBA history. Jordan has now officially passed the torch to the younger stars. "Now I can go home and feel at peace with the game of basketball," said Jordan.

It's 54th, 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend... But where's Michael Jordan???????????? >_
In 11 All-Star appearances (selected but did not play in 1986 due to injury), Jordan showcased his scoring abilities and currently holds the career record for highest points per game average (21.3). Jordan's biggest scoring output came in his hometown Chicago in 1988 when he poured in 40 points, two shy of Wilt Chamberlain's All-Star Game record of 42 points set in 1962. MJ also recorded the only triple-double in All-Star Game history with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in 1997. Voted a starter in his every appearance in the midseason classic, Jordan's presence at the All-Star Game was a February fixture. MJ was named three All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1988, 1996 and 1998, and Jordan still holds the All-Star record with a 21.3 scoring average.



More info of the greatest basketball player ever lived → http://www.nba.com/history/players/jordan_bio.html



Michael Jordan drilled this jumper with 4.8 seconds left in the
first overtime, giving the East a one-point lead. (2003)

Farewell~ Michael...

Mariah Carey sang her 1993 mega-hit "Hero" as part of a tribute to Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan has been one of the greatest basketball players ever in history. Playing against Michael Jordan is an ultimate test for each team. He can stay up in the air so long that other players who are guarding him have already come down to the ground while he's still thinking about what kind of move he's going to make. Michael Jordan proves that humans can fly! One of NBA's top 50 players, Larry Bird, once said: “I think he's God disguised as Michael Jordan.” I am also impressed by Michael Jordan's humbleness and his striving to win on the court and to succeed in life off the court. Though Jordan has retired from active play, that hasn't stopped me from worshiping him. Actually, I like him even more, his legend and airborne ability will live in each basketball fan's heart forever!!

Though I do have found few players who still can carry me on to filled up with NBA excitement that Jordan had left off with his fancy moves…. Jordan did pass his torch to these young players!!! Now Tim Duncan and LeBron James are two most ball players of my favors… But this year's starter of the all-star game were quite awesome! Carter, Hill, Shaq, Kobe, KG, T-Mac and Yao.... it's a thrill to see them all were named in the top 10 of the stars!! : ) And of course to congrats AI was named the MVP of this year's All-Star game!


△ 2005 this year’s Top ten Ballot Starter for two divisions:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
F - Vince Carter, New Jersey
F - Grant Hill, Orlando
C - Shaquille O'Neal, Miami
G - Allen Iverson, Philadelphia
G - LeBron James, Cleveland

WESTERN CONFERENCE
F - Tim Duncan, San Antonio
F - Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
C - Yao Ming, Houston
G - Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
G - Tracy McGrady, Houston

Jordan, Michael Jeffrey, Feb. 17, 1963–, American basketball player, born in Brooklyn, N.Y. As a freshman at the Univ. of North Carolina, he made the shot that won the 1982 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament final over Georgetown. Joining the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1984, he was the 1985 Rookie of the Year and developed into the outstanding guard of the late 1980s and the 1990s. From 1991 to 1993, Jordan led the Bulls to three NBA championships. In 1993 he announced his retirement, saying he had achieved all his goals in basketball, and began a second career as a baseball player. After two unspectacular years in the minor-league system of the Chicago White Sox, however, he returned to the NBA early in 1995, and in 1996–98 he led the Bulls to three more championships. In 1999 he retired again. The following year he became a part owner of the NBA's Washington Wizards, but in 2001 sold his share of the team and signed with the Wizards and played for two seasons.



Noted especially for his leaping ability, the 6 ft 6 in. (198 cm) Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player ever. The NBA career leader in scoring average, he was the league's leading scorer each year from 1986 to 1993 and 1996 to 1998, for a record ten titles, and is third on the all-time points list. Jordan also starred for the 1984 and 1992 U.S. Olympic teams. Known as “Air Jordan” or “His Airness,” he is a global celebrity, and his commercial endorsements and investments have made him the world's wealthiest athlete.

It's eight after eleven here and we're back from the game!



And we've seen another record by Lebron James!!! On Wednesday

(19th), the 20-year-old James became the youngest player in NBA

history to post a triple-double in a win at Portland. Today, he's

done it again!! James recorded his second triple-double in three

games with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as the Cavaliers

rolled to a 105-87 victory over the struggling Golden State Warriors.


--Freethorw by Lebron--


It's a fun game!! Uncle Brent took Kenny and I to the Oakland,

20 miles away from Danville but because of the traffic, it took

us one hour of driving just to get there!!!



This is the third NBA game I've watched! Two of them was way back

when Michael Jordan leads his Chicago Bulls took on San Antonio

Spurs and Houston Rockets... 10 years ago maybe!! But the fourth

game won't take that long anymore, Uncle, aunty, Kenny and I will

go to see another game on Feb. 2nd which Warriors take on Kings.

· Six-time NBA World Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998)

· Name is scattered across the NBA’s all-time leader board: 40th in total points (18,940), fourth in steals (2,307), tied for 16th in steals per game (1.96), 23rd in assists (6,135), 13th in minutes (41,069), 16th in minutes per game (34.9), 32nd in three-point field goals made (978)

· Participated in postseason play in 16 of his 17 NBA seasons, making the playoffs in each of his first 16 seasons

· Second in NBA history with 208 playoff appearances (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 237)

· Member of the NBA All-Defensive Team from 1991-2000 (First Team member seven times)

· Selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996

· Seven-time NBA All Star (1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997)

· 1994 All-Star Game MVP

· Made All-NBA seven straight years (1992-1998)

· Two-time Olympic gold medal winner

· Has recorded 20 career triple-doubles, including four in the playoffs

· Ranked atop the all-time All-Star Game leader board in 3FGA with 22 (second), 3FG made with 7 (tied for 4th) and steals with 17 (eighth)

· Career highs of 47 points, 18 rebounds, 15 assists, 9 steals and 5 blocked shots

· Ranked first in Bulls history with 664 three-pointers and 2,031 three-point field goals attempted

· Ranked second in Bulls history in: points (15,123), field goals (5,991), field goal attempts (12,444), free throws attempted (3,576), offensive rebounds (1,687), defensive rebounds (4,039), assists (4,494), steals (1,792), seasons played (12), games played (856) and minutes (30,269)

· Ranked third in Bulls history with 5,726 rebounds and 774 blocked shots

Pippen Announces Retirement
Six-Time NBA Champion Calls It Quits After 17 Seasons

Press Conference Coverage: Following the official announcement of his retirement, Scottie Pippen and Bulls GM John Paxson met the media at the Berto Center after the team's first official training camp practice this season. Below are some of Pippen's comments.

"I don't really have any regrets. I think I learned a lot from a lot of experiences that I dealt with over my career. There's nothing for me to look back and regret. Everything was a lesson learned and a step forward for me."

"I really want to take some time away from the game, even though I'll be here helping with some of the younger players as much as possible. I will be looking at the game from afar."

"I want to be remembered as a great teammate; one who cared about each and every one of his teammates, who wanted to win, and who gave it his all."

"I've done all I could do as a player. I kind of leave that up to the fans or the individual to judge me as to how I was as a player and as a person."

"If I had anything to give, I'd leave it here on this floor."




Official Release: The Chicago Bulls announced on October 5, 2004 that Scottie Pippen has retired.

“This was a very difficult decision for me to retire from playing a game that has been such a great part of my life. My family and I would like to thank the fans and the entire Chicago Bulls organization, especially Jerry Reinsdorf and John Paxson, for bringing me back to where I started,” said Pippen. “I am retiring, but I still plan on being around for training camp to help this team. After 17 years, it’s tough for me to just walk away completely.”

Pippen, 39, played in 1,178 games and averaged 16.1 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 5.2 apg and 1.96 spg during an illustrious career that placed him among the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players of all-time in 1996 and brought the Bulls six NBA World Championship titles. His 208 career playoff appearances rank second in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 237. Pippen led his teams to post-season appearances in each of his first 16 seasons and compiled NBA Playoff averages of 17.5 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 5.2 apg and 1.96 spg in 208 games.

“Scottie Pippen is one of the greatest Chicago Bulls of all time. His contributions to this franchise during his tenure here have been innumerable,” said Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “As an organization we thank him for everything. To fully recognize what he has meant to this organization, we plan to have a day in his honor and retire his number 33 at a future date to be determined.”

“Scottie Pippen is the epitome of a true professional. He is a great teammate and a winner who is one of the best to ever wear a Bulls uniform,” said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “Our decision to bring Scottie back last summer served us well and it is unfortunate he will not be a leader of our team again this year. Scottie will always be a part of the Chicago Bulls family and we wish him nothing but the best.”

During his 12 years in a Bulls uniform, Pippen has affixed his name at or very near the top of every major statistical category in franchise history. He is the team’s all-time leader in 3-point field goals (664) and 3-point field goal attempts (2,031) and ranks second in 12 other categories.

His career numbers have also placed him atop the NBA’s all-time leader board in many statistical categories, including 40th in points (18,940), fourth in steals (2,307), 23rd in assists (6,135) and 13th in minutes played (41,069).

Originally drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft, Pippen’s draft rights were traded to Chicago for the draft rights to Olden Polynice and future considerations. The 6-8, 228-pound forward/guard spent his first 11 seasons in the NBA with the Bulls and played a significant role in bringing six World Championships to Chicago. The Bulls dealt Pippen to the Houston Rockets on Jan. 22, 1999, in exchange for Roy Rogers and a conditional second-round draft selection. After spending the shortened 1999 season with the Rockets, Houston sent him to the Portland Trail Blazers for Walt Williams, Stacey Augmon, Kelvin Cato, Ed Gray, Carlos Rogers and Brian Shaw on Oct. 2, 1999. Pippen played four seasons in Portland before returning to Chicago as a free agent on July 20, 2003.