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Ron Harper reveals his ultimate teammate starting five

Published

June 3, 2025

Ron Harper attacks the basket vs. Lakers

December 17, 1996; Chicago, IL; Chicago's Ron Harper(9), middle, goes for the basket in the first half. At left is LA' s Kobe Bryant(8) and at right is LA's Jerome Kersey (12). Mandatory Credit: Annie Ryan/USA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK

Ron Harper was a key piece to five championship teams. He won three titles with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s and two with the Kobe-Shaq-led Los Angeles Lakers.

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In a recent interview, Harper was asked to name his ultimate teammate starting five. His answer didn’t shock anyone.

“I’m gonna have to go Scottie Pippen … at the one,” Harper said. “I’m gonna have to go Kobe Bryant at the two. I’m gonna have to go [Michael Jordan] at the three… I’m gonna have to take [Dennis] Rodman at the four. I’ll take Shaquille O’Neal at the five.”

Harper’s team would be legendary. They certainly wouldn’t lose more than a handful of games during an 82-game season. In the playoffs, they would cakewalk to multiple NBA championships.

About the Author Published Jun 3, 2025

TITAN FREY

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