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Dame Lillard or Scottie Pippen? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by Larry-Zoolander@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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I just had a conversation where someone was convinced that Scottie Pippen was better than Dame Lillard and I was not so easily convinced. How do you guys feel? I feel like yes pippen was a better 2 way player, but dame was significantly better offensively and was the main option on his team. I've seen pippen without jordan.... and....

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[–] Visible_Indication36@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I watched every single Bulls game of both 3 peats growing up and I don’t think it’s so clear cut. I honestly think Dame takes it one on one. Pip might make his team better overall, but I probably give it to Dame one on one. And I love Pippen and hate Lilliard.

[–] Oh_No_Jason@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The thing is that NBA basketball is a team sport so your actual answer is Pip

[–] Hange11037@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Pippen might be the best perimeter defender in league history though. And there’s zero chance Dame is stopping Pippen from driving to the basket and dunking.

[–] Visible_Indication36@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, this is probably the reality of it, just had to think about it more.