It's 1991 and the Chicago Bulls face the Lakers in the championship. Michael Jordan had just passed Magic Johnson and was on the break when he saw Pippen in the corner. Jordan throws the ball to Pippen and Pippen hits a three to take the lead. That was the first championship the Bulls had ever won. Their star player, Michael Jordan, was drafted in 1980. No one knew that Michael would lead the Chicago Bulls to their first championship series. The Bulls who had two star players, Jordan and Scotty Pippen, who were the leading scorers of the Chicago Bulls. The 1990s team had the best record in the NBA. The nineties were the best years experienced by the Chicago Bulls so far. They have only won 6 championships and they are all from the 90s (91, 92, 93, 96, 97 and 98). The Chicago Bulls had some of the best players around in the 1990s. In the 1990s the Chicago Bulls had a credible and impressive team. The Chicago Bulls' first two records in this era are still among the top ten highest recorded records of all time. The Chicago Bulls acquired their two best franchises in the years of; 1992 and 1996. In 1992, the Chicago Bulls went 67-15, and in 1996 they had 72 wins with only ten losses (www.NBA.com). The highest record at the time among the top ten records was broken by the Chicago Bulls' record in 1996. In 1996 the Chicago Bulls defense made 345 blocks, 745 steals and caused 1,175 turnovers. The offense was responsible for 544 three-point shots! While in 1992 the team had a low three-point shooting percentage, making only 138 of 454 attempts. However, they managed to make 3,505 two-point shots out of 6,714 attempted. They were also… mid-paper… and NBA, with dedication from the players and Jackson. Although the Bulls had many great seasons, the 1990s seasons were the best in franchise history. It wasn't just Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen who were the stars of the 90s, there were many other players who contributed such as; William "Bill" Cartwright, Horace Grant and B.J. Armstrong. Even though these players retired, they set a precedent for future players in the Bull franchise. Just as coach Phil Jackson has raised the intensity level for current and future Chicago Bulls coaches. When you think of today's Chicago Bulls or even professional basketball, you can't help but think of the 1990s-era Bulls. Success has encompassed this team both on and off the field. The '90s Bulls touched more than a baseball game on the field, they touched the hearts and lives of many fans.
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