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Michael Jordan (L) and Scottie Pippen (R) of the Chicago Bulls talk during the final minutes of their game 22 May in the NBA Eastern Conference finals aainst the Miami Heat at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 75-68 to lead the series 2-0. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Chicago Bulls teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen don’t get along today, but their longtime on-court relationship helped Pippen’s bank account again. Pippen recently listed a lot of memorabilia for sale and made massive profits off of it.

FTW/USA Today reported the following sales, via Sotheby:

Larry Bird’s game-worn and signed 1992 Olympics ‘Dream Team’ jersey: $896,000

Michael Jordan’s game-worn and signed 1992 Olympics ‘Dream Team’ Sneakers: $640,000

Scottie Pippen’s ‘Flu Game’ Chicago Bulls 1997 NBA Finals game-worn and signed jersey: $486,400

Scottie Pippen’s ‘Last Dance’ Chicago Bulls 1998 NBA Finals Championship clinching game-worn jersey: $448,000

Scottie Pippen’s game-worn 1992 Olympics ‘Dream Team’ jersey: $384,000

Scottie Pippen’s Chicago Bulls’ 1996 NBA Finals Championship clinching game-worn jersey: $281,600

Scottie Pippen’s Chicago Bulls’ 1996 NBA Finals game-worn jersey: $256,000

Scottie Pippen’s 1996 NBA All-Star game-worn and signed jersey: $83,200

Scottie Pippen’s 1994 NBA All-Star game-worn and signed sneakers: $83,200

It makes perfect sense for Pippen to sell his own worn items, but fans were surprised at him selling worn items of Jordan and Larry Bird. The items from Bird and Jordan made the most money since they are bigger names in NBA history. Pippen financially benefited from holding on to these items for many years.

Why Michael Jordan Fans Are Unhappy

Pippen and Jordan were close during their playing careers since they led the Bulls to six NBA Championships in an eight-year time period during the 1980s. However, the two have had a falling out after retirement to go their separate ways and hold no ties together today.

Past interviews have seen Pippen criticizing and even insulting Jordan throughout the years. Pippen claimed LeBron James had passed Jordan all the way back in 2011 before James even won his first NBA Championship. The Last Dance documentary series received criticism from Pippen claiming it was made to glorify Jordan and diminish him.

Michael’s son Marcus Jordan allegedly dating Pippen’s ex-wife Larisa also created controversy to show how far apart the two are today. Pippen selling Jordan’s game-worn sneakers from the 1992 Dream Team rubbed MJ fans the wrong way since they don’t get along today.

Pippen Also Made Bank Off Larry Bird

The biggest surprise of this story may be that Larry Bird’s game-worn jersey from the Dream Team era selling more than Jordan’s shoes. Jordan’s items typically go for the most money on the auction market since he’s considered the greatest NBA player of all time.

Game-worn jerseys are considered more valuable than sneakers on the market, so it does make sense. The Boston Celtics superstar is considered a top ten all-time great to have his items selling for huge money on the market. A game-worn Dream Team jersey from Jordan would likely have gone nearer to the million-dollar bid.

Pippen is receiving criticism for keeping these items of players and selling them for huge money today. The total career earnings for Pippen reached $110 million throughout his NBA run, with more post-retirement branding deals. Regardless of how fans feel, Pippen certainly came out a winner from the money raked in via these auctions.

Joey Haverford Joey Haverford is a seasoned sports content writer with over 12 years of experience. He has covered the NBA, WNBA, MLB, NFL, and professional wrestling in the sports industry. More about Joey Haverford

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