"How could Scottie Pippen have the nerve to leave the press conference early?" Yes, Roger missed the last shot. But if our great Mr. Scottie could have lifted his shooting percentage to 30%, that's right, not too high of a demand, just needed him to get that damn shooting percentage up to 30%, the Bulls would've nailed that game."
Shaquille O'Neal defended his good brother Roger when asked about the failed buzzer-beater.
It wasn't just Shaq; many media outlets also criticized Pippen for not acting like a real locker room leader.
His shooting percentage had been frighteningly low for three consecutive games, yet he acted as if he was the one who was upset.
"SportsCenter" also felt, "You all say Roger is rebellious, but I think it's Scottie who has been making the Bulls' locker room tense."
Roger never expected Pippen to support him, this man who lived his life in envy and dissatisfaction, now had little sunshine left in his heart.