"I did pretty good, but not enough for a scholarship" - Scottie Pippen on path from a college walk-on to NBA legend ...

The deal, of course, did not end up working out, with Pippen moved elsewhere and Boston entering its wilderness era.

Pippen went on to play for the University of Central Arkansas and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls as the fifth overall pick at age 21. "All the work that I put in really became fruitful for me ...

Scottie finished third in MVP and fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Pippen enjoyed that season without Mike, even though the Bulls failed to make the NBA Finals.