“I’d easily be among the best” — Scottie Pippen doubts whether Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic could compete against him

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“I’d easily be among the best” — Scottie Pippen doubts whether Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic could compete against him

Monday 6th October 2025, 5:21PM

Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen expressed doubts about whether current stars Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic could have succeeded in the more physical 1980s and 1990s NBA. Pippen believes the intense full-court pressure of his era would challenge their ball-handling. He also emphasized that team success, not just individual talent, is crucial for championships.

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