Ex-Bull aims to reunite Jordan, Pippen for 72-win season anniversary

Thirty years ago, the Chicago Bulls set an NBA record with 72 regular-season wins and went on to win their fourth championship in franchise history, completing arguably the greatest season ever by an NBA team.

Although a lot has happened since, including the infamous rift between the team's two best players, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the organization is reportedly planning one last gathering to celebrate the team's 30th anniversary, with former point guard Randy Brown being a central figure in bringing everyone together.

"That's the talk of the town,"said Brown. "We did have the Ring of Honor in January of 2024. The championship team was honored, but Michael missed it, Scottie missed it, and so did Dennis Rodman. Phil Jackson was there and the rest of the team. It was a great event."

"I understand everyone goes on with their lives. You've got kids, grandkids. A couple of my teammates have kids playing. So you lose focus of that a little bit. But I try to be that team guy. I'm on a text chain with all my guys. I'm never going to let it go, because I still work for the Bulls as an ambassador today. So, I'm constantly talking to the Bulls' marketing people about staying engaged with our alumni. We're not going to let the brand get stale. And yes, I want all my guys to get together one last time before it's finally over, because we need to be recognized."

Mission impossible?

There's no official word from the Bulls that they are organizing such an event. However, considering that this season marks the third decade since that historic campaign, it makes sense to celebrate the feat and honor the players while they are still here.

That said, with the falling out between Jordan and Pippen, plus former head coach Phil Jackson seemingly distancing himself from the organization since his departure, no one has been able to bring all the members of that team together in one setting.

But as difficult as that appears to be, Brown isn't giving up hope that it can happen.

"I'm not going to let it go," he added. "I'm hoping it will happen sooner rather than later. Even though everyone's read in the media about Michael and Scottie's differences, all that stuff, I hope it can all come to fruition, that we can hug each other one last time. And then from there, we can see where it goes… I'm not going to stop. I'm a point guard, and Michael taught me to be a leader. I'm going to use my leadership qualities to stay connected to all of my guys."

Ending the Jordan-Pippen feud?

Brown's revelation comes just weeks after Horace Grant, who wasn't a member of the 72-win team but a key player on the Bulls' first three-peat team, discussed wanting to see a reconciliation between Jordan and Pippen.

According to Grant, the two shared too many great memories — albeit most, if not all, of them happened on the basketball court — to be at odds with each other at this stage in their lives.

"Oh, man, I think, and I hope and pray that they both come to such a moment that they can both sit down and talk this thing out," he said. "I don't want to say beefing because you know when you're 60 and older, we don't have that much time, so I would say to MJ and Pip, I pray and hope that you guys can settle this silliness." 

Although Pippen has spoken strongly against a reconciliation, perhaps the thought of celebrating their historic season could be the path to making amends. Randy's perseverance and determination might finally make it happen.

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This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Nov 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the Off The Court section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.