Dr J or Scottie Pippen, who was better in their prime?

Question

I think Dr J by far:
He holds the record for the highest ABA scoring average (28.7)
He was a 2 time ABA MVP & a 1 time NBA MVP
He was all-nba 1st team 3 times
He was all-nba 2nd team 2 times
He was a 11 time all-star
2 time NBA All-Star MVP
He's 1 of the 5 pro players to score over 30,000 points
In college he average 26.3ppg & 20.2 rpg over to varsity seasons
His career stats are:
22.0 ppg, 3.9 apg, 6.7 rpg, 50.7FG%
He has 3 scoring titles with the ABA
In the LEADING role he's won 2 ABA Championships & 1 NBA Championship.
Dr. J could dribble, play pretty good defense, & score from any angle/at will.
A 1 time slam dunk champion
For you guys who don't know, the ABA was a pro league as well back then. It was comparable to the NBA. Something like WWF to WCW.
Anyways, I think the Doc was better then Pippen by far. The Doc was so good that they use to call Michael Jordan the Next Dr J.

Answer 1

unlike what Scottie Pippen thinks of himself, hes not all that good, and Dr. J is prob the only person to have a fair chance against Michael Jordan (sry Scottie but youre not Michael)

Answer 2

I would say Doc was better in his prime, but its much closer than you think.

Although they were both forwards, Doc played more of a standard wing position, had a decent mid-range jumper, and was an excellent penetrator.

Pippen played more of a "point forward" position, because Chicago had no "true" point guard (Jordan, Paxson, and Harper were all 2 guards).

Doc played on some excellent teams in Philly, and it goes to show how tough the league was then, that he was only able to win one title. That team in the 90's and today would win title after title.

We'll never know how good Pippen really was, because he played alongside the biggest ball-hog in history. He did lead the Bulls in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in one of the seasons without Jordan, becoming the second player in history to do so.

Answer 3

for the reason that Pippen had an entire profession i could nevertheless rank him above that finished record of gamers. he's had a great sort of accomplishments and is a shown champion. even nevertheless by skill of the top of his profession, I assume LeBron James to surpass him. it rather is in terms of profession stats and championships. even nevertheless skills clever LeBron is a long much greater experienced and proficient and a greater advantageous participant. even nevertheless i could desire to confirm Pippen being waiting to shield LeBron greater advantageous than what the present crop of gamers could desire to. Melo could surpass Pippen even nevertheless it certainly relies upon on championships. Melo is an magnificent offensive participant and turning out to be a greater advantageous shielding participant. perhaps 4 championships or so. for Kobe + Pippen. Kobe and LeBron could on no account exercising consultation. the will of the two to be the main participant could destroy the gang. it could artwork for a year or 2. even nevertheless you will discover that whilst Shaq is coming to Cleveland he's doing his appropriate to settle for a secondary functionality. i could say Shaq is even emphasizing a secondary functionality "Win a hoop for the king" and this team is "rattling good without me. added: i do no longer think of one has to settle for a subsidiary functionality even nevertheless the two could desire to offer up a number of the limelight, the credit and that i doubt the two could desire to furnish up the spotlight in the event that they have been on the comparable team. Who'd be prepared to take much less photographs? Who gets of undertaking on the interest triumphing shot? the two their personalities are so dominant (it rather is a good element as an athlete) skill that the two will decide for to win the interest.

Answer 4

I think the Doctor was a better all-around player. Scottie was better defensively, but no one had the offensive power that Doc had during his prime, and he wasn't half-bad on D.

Answer 5

The Doc was classy. Even when he retired, he did it with class. And he didn't need to bother to make a comeback. Remember, he earned far less than a rookie earns now.

Answer 6

Dr. J = Lamborghini Diablo

Scottie Pippen = Scion (because it's crappy and looks ugly)

Answer 7

no contest the great Dr J ,but pippen was a great wing man for MJ

Answer 8

Of course man I totally agree it is DR. J.

Answer 9

who's better, Pippen or James Worthy?....Dr J or Elgin Baylor?

Answer 10

Dr J