When was Pippen drafted?

1999Portland Trail Blazers
1987Chicago Bulls
Scottie Pippen/Dates joined

The 6-8 Pippen selected No. 5 overall by the Bulls in the 1987 NBA draft played 12 seasons for the Bulls, 11 consecutive before stops in Houston and Portland on the way back to retiring as a Bull after playing during the 2003-04 season. His number 33 was retired by the Bulls.

What number did Scottie Pippen get drafted?

fifth pick
After being selected with the fifth pick in the Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, Pippen was dealt to Chicago for a package including center Olden Polynice, a 6-foot-11 center from the University of Virginia.

Who did the Bulls draft in 1987?

David Robinson was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs with the 1st overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft.

NAME TEAM PICK
Olden Polynice Bulls 8
Derrick McKey SuperSonics 9
Horace Grant Bulls 10
Reggie Miller Pacers 11

Why did Bulls draft Pippen?

Scottie Pippen: I would love to play with Michael Jordan Before the night of the 1987 draft, Pippen told media members playing for the Bulls would be an excellent opportunity for him because of Jordan. Little did he know that Chicago would pull the trigger on a draft-night deal to get him.

Who was drafted ahead of Michael Jordan?

Akeem Olajuwon was selected 1st overall by the Houston Rockets. Michael Jordan was selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls. Charles Barkley was selected 5th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Alvin Robertson was selected 7th overall by the San Antonio Spurs.

Who is the greatest rebounder of all time?

Wilt Chamberlain
Most Rebounds in NBA history The player who holds the NBA record for rebounds is Wilt Chamberlain with 23,924 rebounds in his 15-year career.