American - Athlete | September 25, 1965 -
For me, getting your number retired is the greatest accomplishment. There is no accolade with more significance that you can receive from an organization or school. Whether it was my four years at Central Arkansas or all my seasons with the Bulls in Chicago, it's a sign of respect for what I have done.
Scottie Pippen
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Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever.
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I remember the night in December 2005 when the Bulls retired my number and will never, ever forget it.
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When I grew up, I was just another kid who wasn't going to college.
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There are a lot of people from my Central Arkansas days that I owe a lot of thanks to for how they helped me over the years.
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Coach Dyer was a great mentor for me and a great teacher.
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The odds were against me when I arrived at Central Arkansas. I was barely 6-foot-2 and didn't have a scholarship. But I always felt I could make it to the NBA; it was as if I had foreseen my future, and I knew I would make it.
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It takes locking in on the task at hand and honing in on what you need to do in order to be successful in the NBA postseason.
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While I dealt with my share of injuries throughout my career, I was fortunate to have been healthy for the majority of our run in the 1990s. The same can be said about Michael Jordan.
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As a young player, I always thought I was doing everything I could. But the longer you play, the more you learn, and the better you're prepared for what this game throws at you.
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The All-Star Game was one of my top highlights as a player. In my eye, it gave me a good idea of where I ranked among my peers. That was always my benchmark to say that I am still in the upper echelon of players.
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I don't believe being a Hall of Famer is based on individual accolades. I think winning has a lot to do with it. But perhaps more than that, you simply have to show that you are the best or among the best at what you do.
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