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Pippen, formerly one of the best players in the NBA and the man best known for what Michael Jordan accomplished, reportedly is close to having his way and being traded from Houston to Portland. The Houston Chronicle and Portland Oregonian both reported the deal, with The Chronicle implying that it is just a matter of time...
...left the first time, Pippen had his best year statistically, but when Phil Jackson called a last-second play in the playoffs for Toni Kukoc--who won the game--Pippen was sulking on the bench. He's brought the same when-the-going-gets-tough-get-going mentality to Houston...
...expected him to be a difference-maker, and they treated him like the superstar he thinks he is. Pippen felt unappreciated in Chicago, which tends to happen when you're playing next to Jordan. Stacy King somehow managed to deal with it. But respect wasn't the problem in Houston...
Pippen went from a point forward in Chicago, the primary ball-handler, to someone who supposedly wore down in Houston from all the ballhandling. It's amazing what a difference a year makes...
...Houston did everything in its might to make Pippen comfortable. It showered him with affection, often in the form of limos, and made sure that no one in his extended family ever has to work again...