"The difference is, in our sport, you get paid off of potential—a rock star, you have to be good. Most young kids that come ...
Unlike MJ, Pippen didn't have endorsements as a revenue stream, which is why Jordan fought for his salary to rise.
The Bulls tried to trade Pippen multiple times, but Michael Jordan was ... that I could give him some of the money he totally deserved as a player," said Jordan. "He's totally underpaid." ...