Scottie Pippen likes the Jalen Williams comparisons, but thinks the Thunder star will be 'greater' than him

"I see him being greater" - Scottie Pippen expects OKC star Jalen Williams to transcend limitations and excel beyond sidekick role

Jalen Williams entered this year's postseason with a lot to prove.

Scottie Pippen likes the Jalen Williams comparisons, but thinks the Thunder star will be 'greater' than him

Scottie Pippen had high praise for the Thunder's second star amid Finals run

Scottie Pippen weighs in on the Jalen Williams comparisons

Jun 7, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; NBA former player Scottie Pippen before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Jalen Williams’ 40-point game for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals quickly put him in the conversation as one of the best sidekicks in the NBA. Some even suggested that Williams …

Scottie Pippen Sees Shades Of Himself In Rising OKC Thunder Star, And Believes He Could Be Even Greater

Scottie Pippen (Photo by Kyle Terada/Imagn Images) Scottie Pippen is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. He played a crucial role in the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty during the 1990s. His partnership with Michael Jordan created a legendary duo. Recently, he made a significant prediction about a rising star on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The league had never seen anyone like Pippen until Jalen Williams joined. In a r…

Scottie Pippen Enjoys Watching 'Special' Jalen Williams Play Basketball: 'I See A Lot Of Me In Him'

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams. Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images. NBA legend Scottie Pippen enjoys watching Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams play basketball.  Pippen, one of the greatest players in NBA history, sees a lot of himself in Williams.  “He is pretty special,” Pippen told ESPN. “I’m enjoying watching him. I see a lot of me in him for sure. I see a guy rising to be one of the top players in this league. He’s def…

'New-Age Scottie' Jalen Williams Draws Ultimate Praise From Pippen Amid Finals Run

Jalen Williams has earned comparisons to Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen following his breakout NBA Finals performance for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Indiana Pacers. Williams scored a playoff-career-high 40 points in Game 5, helping put the Thunder one win away from their first championship. Pippen told ESPN that Williams reminds him of his own playing style and development path. Both players were overlooked recruits who experienced late…