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Tracy McGrady Says He Was Almost Traded For Scottie Pippen In 1997 Before Michael Jordan Vetoed The Deal

Nico Martinez
Apr 20, 2020
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The first bit of “The Last Dance” was certainly a sight to behold. We got a glimpse behind the scenes of one of the most famous and greatest teams of All-Time.

But many also realized the importance of Scottie Pippen, who was essential in helping the Bulls accomplish their goals. Throughout the first part of the film, we got to see how appreciated he was by the organization and his teammates.

But apparently, before the ’97 season, Bulls GM Jerry Krause wanted to trade Pippen for an up-and-coming young star named Tracy McGrady.

https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1252069911477788678

Apparently, Jordan stepped in to stop the deal from happening, and it led to the team closing out that season with their sixth NBA Championship.

Jordan and Pippen might be the greatest duo that ever lived. And even with how good T-Mac turned dut to be, that last Chip may not have been possible without him. He helped keep Jordan fresh, gave him some help in the offense, and also locked up bigger wing players on the defensive end.

In 16 seasons, he made 7 All-Star appearances, made 7 All-NBA rosters, was a 10x All-Defensive Player, and, of course, became an NBA Hall-of-Famer.

He was a perfect match to Jordan, and the documentary really sheds light on it. No doubt, Bulls fans are rejoicing Krause didn’t end up trading him that summer.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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