Kyle Kuzma First NBA Star to Break Silence as Scottie Pippen Says Michael Jordan Ruined Basketball

NBA experts and analysts generally consider Michael Jordan as one of the most influential NBA players. The Chicago Bulls legend dominated the NBA in the 90s alongside other Bulls legends like Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. Jordan helped popularize the sport of basketball and the NBA around the world. He also kick-started a sneaker-crazy culture among NBA fans.

Current NBA stars admire Jordan’s playing style and achievements as they grew up watching his superstar career. One such active NBA star commented on the recent war of words between Jordan and former Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen.

Kyle Kuzma, a player for the Washington Wizards, recently shared his opinion on a controversial quote by Pippen. Kuzma posted an Instagram story where he referenced the quote, saying, “This energy not it for the sport.”

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage)

The contentious quote by Pippen appears in his new book ‘Unguarded,’ which hit the shelves on November 9th. Pippen argues that Michael Jordan ruined the game of basketball for the world. Because nobody wanted to pass, as Jordan never wanted to pass, rebound, or defend.

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Hence Pippen concluded that LeBron James is the GOAT as he does these things. Pippen further explained that kids yearning to “Be Like Mike” ruined their basketball skills, as it made them want to only score as opposed to practicing other essential basketball skills.

Jordan played 15 seasons in the NBA and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. The five-time NBA Most Valuable Player awardee was the definition of a big-game player. This is evidenced by him winning six NBA Finals MVP awards. The NBA named him into their 75th-anniversary team this year.

Michael Jordan and the Bulls’ legendary 1998 game against the New Jersey Nets

The Chicago Bulls faced the New Jersey Nets on April 29, 1998, in a high octane clash. It was a must-win game away from home for the Bulls in New Jersey. The Game 3 clash of the 1998 NBA playoffs proved to be an entertaining affair with Michael Jordan as the entertainer.

Jordan had one of his most productive games against the Nets in this high-stakes meeting. He took 22 shots in total and landed 16 of them successfully. Jordan scored 38 points and additionally recorded four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and blocked one shot. Thanks to Jordan’s efforts, the Bulls went home with an eventual 116-101 victory over the Nets.

What do you make of the whole situation? Let us know.

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