It feels like the onslaught against the GOAT has been constant since Scottie Pippen's memoir, Unguarded, was announced months ago, and excerpts were leaked of him taking wide-open shots at Michael Jordan. Pippen has taken aim at another GOAT, Tom Brady.
Pippen shared his thoughts on Brady and how he views the conversation of the greatest players on the gridiron.
It is hard to place Tom Brady at the top of the league even though he has won many titles. Is he playing on every side of the football? There are almost 70 players on each team. Is he on the field? Is he on the punt returns? He has to give credit to his team if he isn't playing all of them roles.
Pippen is right when he says that the best all-around football players in NFL history are the ones he likes. Brady will not receive an invite if that is the conversation. We are talking among QBs when Brady is called the greatest.
Scottie was taken off two Christmas card lists. He was taken off after his comments, even if he was never on Brady's list. Pippen may want to be careful when tossing his opinions around because Brady hears everything and never forgets a slight.
We can definitely say that he has taken full advantage of the new platform he created for himself in blasting anyone he deems worthy. The 73-9 Warriors team that lost in the Finals was bashed by Pippen. Scottie Pippen is in front of a hot mic and nobody is safe.
Pippen's legacy will be left by all this attention. Many people feel this is a ploy to sell books, and others think this is Pippen finally getting everything off his chest and may be taking it a little too far. It is likely all of the above.
You never get the credit you feel you deserve when you win multiple titles, because you are known as the sidekick. All that anger and resentment will eventually explode. The volcano that is Scottie Pippen has erupted over the last few months. This will be over soon for him. He will get more interviews and appearances out of this book. Pippen, his quotes, and Unguarded are likely to be unwanted by fans and the media once the new year rolls around. Once these 15 minutes are up, we probably won't hear much from Scottie for a while.
