Michael Jordan vs Scottie Pippen
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 16 seasons. On the floor, Michael Jordan was the higher-volume scorer (30.1 points per game to 16.1); Michael Jordan was the more efficient scorer (56.9% true shooting to 53.6%). Michael Jordan holds the edge on accolades — 5 MVPs, 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs and the #1 all-time ranking to Scottie Pippen's #19.
Career averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Scottie Pippen |
|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | Points / game | 16.1 |
| 6.2 | Rebounds / game | 6.4 |
| 5.3 | Assists / game | 5.2 |
| 2.4 | Steals / game | 2.0 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 0.8 |
| 49.6% | Field goal % | 46.8% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 29.5% |
| 83.3% | Free throw % | 70.3% |
| 56.9% | True shooting % | 53.6% |
| 1,072 | Games played | 1,178 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Michael Jordan.
Advanced stats aren't available for Scottie Pippen.
Playoff averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Scottie Pippen |
|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | Points / game | 17.5 |
| 6.4 | Rebounds / game | 7.6 |
| 5.7 | Assists / game | 5.0 |
| 2.1 | Steals / game | 1.9 |
| 0.9 | Blocks / game | 0.9 |
| 48.8% | Field goal % | 44.4% |
| 34.3% | 3-point % | 29.7% |
| 83.0% | Free throw % | 72.6% |
| 179 | Playoff games | 208 |
Accolades
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Scottie Pippen |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 6 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 6 | Championships | 6 |
| 13 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 10 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #1 | All-time GOAT rank | #19 |
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