- Scottie Pippen almost took a coaching job in Australia
- He came close to joining NBL side the Sydney Kings
- Pippen is close friends with Kings owner Luc Longley
Scottie Pippen has disclosed his close call with relocating to Australia following his visit to open the NBL season.
NBA and Chicago Bulls icon, Scottie Pippen, 58, was in advanced negotiations to become the coach of the Sydney Kings three years ago. The American developed a strong bond with former teammate and Kings owner, Luc Longley.
However, concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic made Pippen decline the opportunity. “We were very close but I wasn’t too comfortable with how things were going with Covid,” Pippen shared with Code Sports.
He added, “We’re very close and he’s one of the few teammates I still stay in touch with,” referring to Longley.
Scottie Pippen turned down the opportunity to coach the Sydney Kings
The NBA legend was backed by Kings owner Luc Longley, who played with him at the Bulls
Pippen, a seven-time NBA All Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, reflected on Longley’s impact with the Bulls, highlighting his vital role in the franchise’s second three-peat. “Luc’s impact was just like fine wine in that he got better over time because of his ability to pass the basketball and willingness to
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