As former Chicago Bulls teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen remain estranged, others around the sports world continue to weigh in on the matter and analyze their playing styles. Jordan is, of course, viewed as the basketball GOAT in various circles, but Pippen has received his share of props as well. One debate that rages on amongst fans and former players alike is who was the better on-court defender between Pippen and Jordan. Now, Reggie Miller – who played against both Bulls alums – is settling that debate.
Miller, of course, is a hall of famer and a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team. During his 18-year career, which saw him play solely for the Indiana Pacers, Miller played against some of the greatest ballers to ever step on the hardwood, from Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley to Gary Payton and Kobe Bryant. Miller was recently asked about Pippen and Jordan during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. When told that Robert Horry named Pippen the better defender, Miller shared this response:
