"Krause wants to trade Pippen to Boston. He's got that deal. And frankly, the deal would have worked out better in the long-term for the Bulls: it was McGrady and a couple of first-round picks."
"So maybe you don't win a title in '97-'98 - I think you do because you've still got Jordan, you've still got [Dennis] Rodman and all those other guys."
During the Chicago Bulls' second three-peat, Scottie Pippen grew frustrated with his contract situation. Team president Jerry Krause considered trading Pippen, including a notable deal for Tracy McGrady. This trade, which was nearly finalized, could have significantly impacted both players' careers. A Chicago beat reporter suggested that acquiring McGrady would have benefited the Bulls long-term, potentially allowing them to continue winning championships even without Pippen in the lineup.
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