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" I don't believe being a Hall of Famer is based on individual accolades. I think winning has a lot to do with it. But perhaps more than that, you simply have to show that you are the best or among the best at what you do. "

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" To be named as one of the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010 on Friday was a special moment for me. As a player, it's something that you dream about. It's an honor that you have to earn based on your career and the respect from your peers around you. "

Scottie Pippen

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" It takes locking in on the task at hand and honing in on what you need to do in order to be successful in the NBA postseason. "

" Basketball is a lifelong game. You continue to learn from the game day in and day out, and all along the way, you get better. "

" If you're not on a team that's winning, it takes a lot out of you as a player. "

" I think I learned a lot from a lot of experiences that I dealt with over my career. "

" If I could have written a script of how I wanted my career to be, I couldn't have done it any better. "

" At the point when I lost my father, it really made me want to be like a father and be like my father. It was a real turning point for me because it helped me mature - it made me think about being responsible because I wasn't the only one I had to think about. "

" I think when you come from a small college like I did, then you have to use every opportunity available to you. "

" I wouldn't give Charles Barkley an apology at gunpoint. He can never expect an apology from me... If anything, he owes me an apology for coming to play with his sorry, fat butt. "

" When you endure an 82-game season, you have a great opportunity to build a lot of confidence and cohesiveness with your teammates and coaches. "

" I was a guy that had a lot of tools and could do a lot of other things, but my main thing was controlling the defensive end of the court. "

" When I look at my career, I was really about defending. "

" It was truly an enjoyable moment in my life that I will never forget having the opportunity to play for two gold medals. But I think nothing sticks out more than winning a championship in 1991 for me. "

" I worked at a place called Virco. They build school desks. "

" I can be 60 years old, but I can always go back and play like I once did by just playing a video game. It's really great. "

" Yes, I think the '96 Bulls are the greatest of all time. I think the 72-10 record speaks for itself and the fact that we were able to cap it off with a championship. What it boils down to is we had a dominant style, a dominant defense, and we were a very good offensive team. It was the way we dominated our opponents that separated ourselves. "

" It's always been a passion of mine to come out and share some of my knowledge about basketball and the experiences I've had with the younger generation. "

" I'm never going to leave my family hanging out to dry. "

" Defense was one thing I was really able to work at and get better. "

" I was way behind physically in high school. They had weight bars that were about forty-five pounds. I couldn't handle them. Couldn't even put the weights on. It was embarrassing. So I always figured out ways to avoid lifting when I was young. "

" Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to play the game. "

" He lifted weights, he rode the bike; he kept himself going before and after games, as well as practices. He always kept himself in top shape and was very determined. You put a relentless Dennis Rodman out on the basketball court, and you better have someone there to match his energy. If you don't, it's going to be a long night. "

" Some guys get into the NBA, get the big money, and are satisfied with themselves. "

" As I look back, I have to say growing up was fun, not a problem at all. "

" When you speak of the Pat Rileys, the Phil Jacksons, you have to speak of Don Nelson and the success that he has had in the game. "

Scottie Pippen

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" I'm proud to be considered a member of the Nike family. "

" I'm able to run and jump and do all the things I can do. I'm blessed. "

" When you suffer a few losses in the playoffs, it forces you back into the gym early on. "

" While I dealt with my share of injuries throughout my career, I was fortunate to have been healthy for the majority of our run in the 1990s. The same can be said about Michael Jordan. "

" I love this city and the Chicago fans. "