Scottie Pippen has once again stirred the pot regarding his former Chicago Bulls teammate, Michael Jordan. In a recent commercial for Mr. Pibb, Pippen took some subtle shots at Jordan, reviving a long-standing narrative between the two NBA legends.
The commercial features a playful exchange between Pippen and Van Lathan:
Van Lathan: “Fact check ’em, Pipp.”
Pippen: “When something has been considered second-best for so long, we just blindly accept it as gospel.”
Lathan: “A decade-long plot built on marketing, social media.”
Pippen: “Multi-part documentaries.”
Lathan: “Pibb took that personally.”
Pippen: “Yeah, I’ll say it. Pipp is the GOAT.”
Lathan: “It’s Pibb.”
Pippen: “Don’t correct me.”
This playful banter is more than just an advertisement; it’s a nod to Pippen’s ongoing critique of "The Last Dance" docuseries. Pippen has been vocal about his displeasure with the series, feeling it placed Jordan on a pedestal while overshadowing the contributions of the rest of the Bulls roster. In his book, “Unguarded,” Pippen shared that he felt demeaned by the portrayal.
Pippen also revealed that Jordan had apologized for highlighting Pippen's controversial decision not to play against the New York Knicks during the 1994 NBA playoffs. He accused Jordan of using the documentary to bolster his own legacy.
Interestingly, in 2025, Pippen called "The Last Dance" a great documentary, despite his previous criticisms. This recent commercial, however, suggests there might still be some unresolved feelings.
Pippen’s self-proclamation as the GOAT in the commercial is a playful jab, but it’s not without its critics. Stephen A.
Smith famously suggested a drug test when Pippen previously made similar claims. While Pippen’s career is undeniably impressive-six NBA titles, seven All-Star appearances, and inclusion in the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team-Jordan’s accolades, including six Finals MVPs and five league MVPs, often overshadow Pippen’s achievements.
Jordan may have been the face of those championship teams, but Pippen’s contributions were crucial. Their partnership was legendary, and while Pippen might jest about being the GOAT, the debate about their respective legacies continues to be a fascinating chapter in NBA history.