Scottie Pippen Chicago Bulls 1992 NBA Finals and Playoffs Game Worn Shorts | Matched to 5 Games including 2 NBA Finals Games, 1 Playoff Game, and 2 Regular Season Games | Double-Double

These red Chicago Bulls shorts were worn by Pippen in 5 total games, Games 3 and 4 of the 1992 NBA Finals, a crucial playoff game against Cleveland, and 2 earlier regular season wins.. A great piece of history from the Bulls first Back-to-back these shorts are a rare worn item from Pippen’s storied collection.

"I can't really express the way I feel right now. We withstood the challenge of trying to repeat. A lot of teams threw everything they had at us, and it was a long year. We went through a long test of adversity, me as an individual and us as a team. But we stood tall at the end."

-Michael Jordan when interviewed by the NYT after the 1992 Championship

The 1992 NBA Championship season was one of the toughest of the Chicago Bulls’ six-title run. Coming off their first championship, the Bulls entered the year with expectations firmly on their shoulders. The challenge was no longer proving they could win once, but showing they could sustain success. The postseason that followed was physical and hard-fought, with momentum swinging from series to series, before the Bulls ultimately secured the franchise’s first back-to-back championships. Scottie Pippen was central to that run, providing consistent two-way impact throughout the playoffs and Finals.

The shorts were worn in game 3 of the 1992 NBA Finals, an important away win to take the series lead. On June 7, 1992 when the Bulls beat the Trail Blazers 94-84 behind Pippen’s 18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.The Bulls went on to win the series in 6 games and clinch the back-to-back. These shorts were also worn on June 10, 1992 during Game 4 of the Finals. The Bulls finished in a close loss, 93-88. Despite the loss, Pippen still delivered a well rounded performance with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal.

Earlier in the postseason, these shorts were worn during an important Eastern Conference Finals win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On May 23, 1992, in Game 3, with the series tied 1-1, Pippen scored 23 points along with 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. The Bulls won 105–96, a win that helped Chicago seize control of the series and take a 2-1 lead. 

The shorts were also worn in two regular season wins and part of their historic 67-15 record which was a franchise record and best in the NBA at the time. The first being March 16, 19992 against the Miami Heat where Pippen recorded a double-double, finishing with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals.Additionally the shorts were worn in a win on March 17, 1992 against the New Jersey Nets. The Bulls shut down the Nets, winning 90-79, with Scottie Pippen recording 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and a remarkable 5 blocks.

Anchored by Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, the Bulls elevated their standard throughout the 1991–92 season. Pippen continued to solidify his role as one of the league’s most elite two-way players within Phil Jackson’s triangle offense while Jordan captured his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award and Finals MVP honors. Both were named NBA All-Stars, and Jackson coached the Eastern Conference squad after Chicago entered the break with the league’s best record.

The 1992 championship gave Chicago its first back-to-back titles and confirmed the start of the Bulls’ dynasty. Worn during key games of that postseason, these Bulls shorts represent an important period in the team’s history. It reflects Scottie Pippen’s role at his peak and captures the Bulls as their long-term legacy was taking shape.

These shorts come directly from the Collection of Scottie Pippen.

These shorts have been photo matched by MeiGray.