Scottie Pippen's GOAT Claim Ignites Debate

Basketball legend Scottie Pippen recently caused a stir by calling himself the greatest of all time. In a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, the six-time NBA champ said his confidence in his game led him to this conclusion. While he's previously praised both Michael Jordan and LeBron James, things seem to have changed. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was shocked by Pippen's claim. He felt Pippen couldn't be the GOAT if he wasn't even the best on his own team. He also pointed out times Pippen wasn't the top player, like when Phil Jackson called Tony Kukoc's number in a playoff series. Smith even questioned why Pippen would call for Jordan if he was the best. Pippen also suggested he was better than LeBron James in terms of team success. But Smith defended James, saying he's one of the top players ever. He also noted that Pippen wasn't as strong offensively as James. Overall, Pippen's claim has sparked debate about who truly is the greatest in NBA history.