Unguarded

By: Scottie Pippen, Michael Arkush

Narrated by: JD Jackson

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

This unflinching “master class” (The New York Times) of a memoir from two-time Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer reveals how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to become an essential component of the greatest basketball dynasty of the last fifty years.

Scottie Pippen has been called one of the greatest NBA players for good reason.

Simply put, without Pippen, there are no championship banners—let alone six—hanging from the United Center rafters. There’s no Last Dance documentary. There’s no “Michael Jordan” as we know him. The 1990s Chicago Bulls teams would not exist as we know them.

So how did the youngest of twelve go from growing up poor in the small town of Hamburg, Arkansas, enduring two family tragedies along the way, to become a revered NBA legend? How did the scrawny teen, overlooked by every major collegiate basketball program, go on to become the fifth overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft? And, perhaps most compelling, how did Pippen set aside his ego (and his own limitless professional ceiling) in order for the Bulls to become the most dominant basketball dynasty of the last half century?

In Unguarded, the six-time champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist finally opens up to offer pointed and transparent takes on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and Dennis Rodman, among others. Pippen details how he cringed at being labeled Jordan’s sidekick, and discusses how he could have (and should have) received more respect from the Bulls’ management and the media.

Pippen reveals never-before-told stories about some of the most famous games in league history, including the 1994 playoff game against the New York Knicks when he took himself out with 1.8 seconds to go. He discusses what it was like dealing with Jordan on a day-to-day basis, while serving as the facilitator for the offense and the anchor for the defense.

Pippen is finally giving millions of adoring basketball fans what they crave; an unvarnished, “closely observed, and uncommonly modest” (Kirkus Reviews) look into his life and role within one of the greatest, most popular teams of all time.

I need Scottie to read this to me

I'm left wanting more from Scottie for his past, present, and future. he could start by reading the memoir himself. I need his voice.

what was his love life like?
what does he hope to do with his teammates relationships in the present?
when will he become a commentator?
how does he feel now with a resurgence of his name with Larsa being on the hot TV show real housewives?

Good memories but needed more inspiration

I love Scottie. One of my favorite players of all time. But this memoir needed some more inspirational thoughts. It could have been a lot more. It should have been more since Scottie is such a special person and player.

Finally hearing from the Silent Star

This book is a basketball memoir versus telling the entire life of Pippen. I was not able to put this book down and would be interested in a part 2 that has even more details. Jordan didn't win it alone. Well said.

Tremendous Insight

This book provides tremendous insight to the Bulls Dynasty! I absolutely enjoyed this book and wholeheartedly recommend it to any fan or casual observer of NBA basketball!

Great book

This is not only a great book with great narration. I honestly wanted to hear more once the book ended.