SI's Best Photos of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

SI Staff | May 2, 2016

SI's Best Photos of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

John W. McDonough

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen look on during Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers on June 12, 1991 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Jean Moss

Phil Jackson hugs Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on the Nov. 11, 1991 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Manny Millan

Michael Jordan and Horace Grant help Scottie Pippen up off the floor during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks on May 14, 1992 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Neil Leifer

Christian Laettner, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Chris Mullin, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson stand together after winning the Olympic Gold Medal in Team USA's game against Croatia on Aug. 8, 1992 at Pavello Olimpic de Badalona, Spain.

David E. Klutho

In his first game back after coming out of retirement, Michael Jordan talks with Scottie Pippen during the Chicago Bulls game against the Indiana Pacers on March 19, 1995 at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.

David E. Klutho

Scottie Pippen talks with Michael Jordan in MJ's first game back after coming out of retirement during the Chicago Bulls game against the Indiana Pacers on March 19, 1995 at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.

Manny Millan

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan look on as coach Phil Jackson reacts during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks on May 12, 1996 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

David E. Klutho

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen celebrate the Chicago Bulls victory over the Seattle SuperSonics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 16, 1996 at United Center in Chicago.

David E. Klutho

Scottie Pippen pours champagne over Michael Jordan as they celebrate the Chicago Bulls victory over the Seattle SuperSonics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 16, 1996 at United Center in Chicago.

Manny Millan

Michael Jordan embraces Scottie Pippen after the Chicago Bulls victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 1997 at United Center in Chicago.

John W. McDonough

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen hold up the championship trophy after the Chicago Bulls victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 1997 at United Center in Chicago.

Walter Iooss Jr

Ron Harper, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Scott Burrell play cards on March 13, 1998 during the Chicago Bulls team flight from Dallas to San Antonio.

Walter Iooss Jr

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen talk on cellular phones while riding on the Chicago Bulls team bus on April 5, 1998 in Houston.

Walter Iooss Jr

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen laugh while riding on the Chicago Bulls team bus on April 5, 1998 in Houston.

John Biever

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen look on during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers on May 27, 1998 at United Center in Chicago.

Walter Iooss Jr

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen fist bump during player introductions for Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz on June 14, 1998 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Walter Iooss Jr

Michael Jordan hugs Scottie Pippen following their victory in Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz on June 14, 1998 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Walter Iooss Jr

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan celebrate their victory in Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz on June 14, 1998 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Walter Iooss Jr

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen each hold up six fingers after winning their sixth championship following Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz on June 14, 1998 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

David E. Klutho

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen sit courtside during the Chicago Bulls game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Feb. 15, 2011 at United Center in Chicago.