My wife asks me, why do you go through your sports cards over and over again? My response is that, in case I missed something. Prime example, last night going through some 90s NBA cards, and lo and behold did not see the electric court insignia on this Scottie Pippen card, until last night! Plus it is also the gold variation! My advice, go through your cards over and over again; you may be surprised at what you find!

1988 Fleer Scottie Pippen rookie.

Scottie Pippen’s career is one of those stories that doesn’t get enough respect unless you really understand basketball. He came into the league in 1987 as a raw, skinny kid from a tiny school, Central Arkansas, and within a few years he turned himself into the most complete all-around player on the planet. Pippen wasn’t just a sidekick to Michael Jordan, he was the engine that made the Bulls’ style of basketball possible. He defended every position on the floor, guarded the other team’s best player night after night, ran the offense as a point forward, rebounded, pushed the break, and still gave you 16 to 20 points without ever needing plays called for him.

I love this picture because it shows of the relentless defense of the Chicago Bulls. Look at Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan trying to block Kendall Gill. INTENSE!!!