Kobe Bryant analyzes film of Scottie Pippen's defense | 'Detail' Excerpt | ESPN

Kobe Bryant encourages young players entering the NBA to idolize the heart and defense of Scottie Pippen. Watch full episodes on ESPN+.

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[pfqmjer]

"it might be a long time, probably after we both retire, before people realize how good Scottie truly was" - Michael Jordan

[deepdirt]

Came here just to hear his voice. Rest In Peace Kobe

[rickfrye]

Kobe's respect for defense is what made him one of the greats

[latestsports-viralsportscl]

Wow that really is amazing. He's defending the 3 point line and blocking the rim less than second later. I'm not sure if I've seen that before.

[JDR]

Scottie is very underappreciated because of MJ but what a player. He knew is role and played it to perfection.

[kallsenator]

How do you even beat the bulls when you have Jordan, Pippen, and Rodman guarding you? Those are legit amongst the top ten defenders of all time

[papillonvu]

Props to Kobe for recognizing that Scottie was a defensive genius.
To me, he was hands down the best defender of his generation, and the greatest perimeter defender of all time.

[kevinp]

Scottie is 6’8” he was an NBA All Defensive First team member 8X. He has a 7’3” wingspan (same as Kahwi Leonard). The man was a monster! You better recognize!

[eliasaperez]

Here, to hear his voice in this difficult time...

[RetroRbbie]

Bulls D was ridiculous.. Scottie, Rodman, and MJ I truly think are in top 10 Defensive players of all time. Some may think that is a stretch but it says a lot about their success.

[bsdx]

It's been only two years since Kobe retired, yet some people here are already talking as if he doesn't know the league's style anymore. He spent two decades experiencing the changes in the game, and he's still in awe of Pippen's defense. Yes, players have to adjust to the rules, but what he's referring to here is the state of mind of a great defender.

[CBFW_KO]

that 2nd clip is one of the most amazing plays I've ever seen

[shawnorjiakor]

Thank you, Kobe for your insight on the game. Forget these simple minded individuals.

[SSLS]

I'm so glad you showed the clip of Scottie on Mark Jackson. Most people here did not watch that series, but Mark was causing all sorts of havoc for the Bulls. Then Phil put Pippen on Mark and he shut him down and really helped Chicago win that series. Perhaps the most impressive individual defense I've seen. I still believe Scottie is top 3 best man to man defenders of all time.

[binxboi]

Scottie wasn’t good, Scottie wasn’t pretty good, Scottie wasn’t very good; Scottie was fucking great.

[Sejr]

Ppl don’t understand just how brilliant of a basketball player Scottie was

[En_Gho]

Kobe truly was a great basketball mind and a genuine student of the game.

[seanim]

Thank you Kobe for shining some light on this forgotten player, and the forgotten art.

[johnl]

made me shiver hearing Kobe talking. Great to see how much he valued Pippen as a player. So many over look him.

[akasiarmah]

this is why Pippen is my fav player all time!!