Scottie Pippen to Create Documentary About the ’91 NBA Finals Game Ball: “It Holds Deep Meaning for Me”

Scottie Pippen is working on a docuseries focused on the 1990-1991 Chicago Bulls team, particularly Game 5 of the ’91 NBA Finals and a special piece of memorabilia.

The series will highlight the game ball from the Bulls’ title-clinching victory. According to Pippen, the ball symbolizes the beginning of the Bulls’ dynasty and the end of the Los Angeles Lakers’ era, famously known as “Showtime” in the ’80s.

“We’re working on a documentary that highlights this basketball because we believe it holds a lot of untold stories,” Pippen explained to TMZ Sports.

The 1991 NBA Finals showcased the Lakers, led by the NBA’s biggest star at the time, Magic Johnson, as they faced the Bulls, spearheaded by a young Michael Jordan and Pippen himself. After losing Game 1, the Bulls returned with a vengeance, winning four straight games, effectively closing the door on the Lakers’ dominance and marking the rise of Chicago’s historic reign. The Lakers wouldn’t claim another title until a decade later, with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, while the Bulls went on to win six NBA championships.

Pippen is collaborating with Deon Taylor of Hidden Empire Film Group to bring this story to life. The documentary will explore the entire season and offer a deeper glimpse into what basketball was like in the early 1990s, along with Chicago’s journey to securing its first title.

In addition to the film, Pippen will turn the game ball into a digital token, allowing fans to own a piece of sports history.

“I’ve kept this ball alongside my championship rings and replica trophies. It holds deep meaning for me, and now, I want to share its value with the community,” Pippen said.