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NBA legend & 6-time champion

Scottie Pippen

Step inside the culture of a championship dynasty with Scottie Pippen, NBA legend and Chicago Bulls icon. Scottie shares lessons on teamwork, resilience, and leadership drawn from seventeen seasons at the top of the game. Six-time NBA champion, Hall of Fame inductee, and New York Times bestselling author recognized among the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players.

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Scottie Pippen, Speaker | 6× NBA champion
Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen

Los Angeles, United States

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  • 6x NBA champion with Chicago Bulls
  • 2x Olympic gold medalist and Dream Team member
  • Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
Scottie Pippen is a six-time NBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Basketball Hall of Famer who helped shape one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. A central figure in the Chicago Bulls’ dominance of the 1990s, he remains one of basketball’s most respected and recognizable champions. Born in Arkansas as the youngest of twelve children, Scottie’s journey to the NBA was anything but conventional. Overlooked by major college programs, he walked onto the basketball team at the University of Central Arkansas before being selected fifth overall in the 1987 NBA Draft. His rise from an unheralded prospect to one of the league’s most complete players is one of the sport’s great stories. Known for his defensive brilliance, playmaking ability, and selfless style of play, he quickly became an essential part of the Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan. Over seventeen seasons in the NBA, Scottie helped lead the Bulls to six NBA championships in eight years, playing a pivotal role in the team that reignited global passion for basketball during the 1990s. His achievements earned him recognition as one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players of All Time and two inductions into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, both as an individual and as a member of the legendary 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team. Since retiring from professional basketball, Scottie has reflected on his remarkable career through speaking engagements and in his New York Times bestselling memoir Unguarded. With warmth, humor, and candid storytelling, he shares behind the scenes memories from championship locker rooms, the personalities that shaped an era of basketball, and the lessons learned from competing on the biggest stage. Audiences enjoy Scottie’s relaxed and engaging style as he brings to life the moments, rivalries, and triumphs that defined one of the most exciting periods in NBA history. Book Scottie Pippen to hear the inside story of basketball’s most iconic championship era.

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Moderated Q&A: Overcoming Enormous Odds
Scottie Pippen reflects on an unlikely path from a walk-on at a small NAIA program to a six-time NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer. Drawing on seventeen seasons in professional basketball, he shares the determination, discipline, and resilience required to rise through setbacks and doubt. Through candid stories from his career, Scottie explores how humility, teamwork, and perseverance shaped one of the NBA’s most successful dynasties.
Moderated Q&A: How To Play On A Dream Team
Scottie Pippen shares lessons from playing alongside some of the greatest athletes in history as part of the legendary 1992 United States Olympic basketball team. Reflecting on the culture that made the Dream Team successful, he highlights the importance of humility, preparation, and putting the team above individual recognition. Scottie offers insights into how trust, generosity, and shared purpose allow exceptional talent to function as a truly unified team.
Author Talk: Unguarded
Scottie Pippen opens up about the untold stories behind his journey to the top of professional basketball. Drawing from his New York Times bestselling memoir Unguarded, he explores the personal challenges, family hardships, and overlooked beginnings that shaped his mindset. Through reflections from the Chicago Bulls dynasty and life beyond the court, Scottie examines how determination, discipline, and belief in a larger team vision can transform adversity into lasting success.

Why we recommend booking Scottie

Scottie Pippen brings first-hand insight from the heart of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, sharing stories from a career spent competing at the very top of the NBA. His candid reflections on teamwork, pressure, and playing alongside legends like Michael Jordan resonate with audiences looking for both entertainment and perspective from one of basketball’s defining figures.

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Testimonials

Having Scottie here was more than inspirational; it reminded us all what it takes to be champions in our own industries.” It was a slam dunk for everyone involved, setting a high bar for future events. He is definitely a “slam dunk.

MCAA Safety Conference

Scottie Pippen was truly a pleasure to work with. He shared learnings and experiences that were insightful and important for student-athletes beginning their journey. Scottie was authentic, charismatic and humble. His words on what it takes to be a great teammate should be framed and posted in every locker room in America.

IMG Academy

He was fantastic!

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson

Featured Projects

Unguarded
The Last Dance

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What is Scottie Pippen's speaking style like?
Scottie delivers with authenticity and charisma, sharing inspiring stories and practical lessons. His humble, engaging style motivates audiences to pursue excellence, teamwork, and resilience in any field.
What topics does Scottie Pippen specialise in?
Scottie Pippen specialises in discussing teamwork, overcoming adversity, championship mindset and more.
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