Introducing "Scottie Rodman" — The truth about Pippen's defense on Magic Johnson

Scottie's ability to defend point guards gave MJ space to be MJ, starting in Game 2 of the 1991 Finals.

Scottie Pippen defends Magic Johnson during Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals. (AP photo, Arizona Daily Star, June 7, 1991, via newspapers.com)

“Tonight I left the offense to Michael so that I could concentrate on defending Magic.”

— Scottie Pippen, Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals