7 Best Chicago Bulls Players of All Time, Ranked

The Chicago Bulls are best known for winning six championships during the 90s, led by Michael Jordan.

Which other players have helped the Bulls be successful and capitalise on their short NBA Finals odds? Let’s find out.

7 Best Chicago Bulls Players of All Time, Ranked

Who Are the Greatest Chicago Bulls Ever?

1. Michael Jordan

Widely considered the best basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six championships in as many appearances, taking home Finals MVP honours in each.

The five-time MVP maintained an average of over 31 points per game across his 930 games as a Bull, captivating fans worldwide with his electrifying dunks and layups.

The 10-time scoring champ ranks fifth all-time in the NBA in scoring while also boasting a Defensive Player of the Year Award and nine All-Defensive Team selections, a testament to his exceptional perimeter defence that complemented his elite scoring.

Additionally, Jordan, who is fourth in steals in NBA history, is the only guard, and one of three players, to have 200 steals and 100 blocks in a season.

Jordan’s playoff average of 33.4 points per game remains unmatched in NBA history, which includes his 41-point average during the 1993 NBA Finals, the highest in NBA Finals history.

MJ also led Chicago to a 72-10 record during the 1995-96 season, the best regular-season record in NBA history until the Golden State Warriors achieved a 73-9 record during the 2015-16 season.

The 11-time All-NBA and Hall of Fame guard has the most points, assists, rebounds, steals, and second-most blocks in franchise history. 

2. Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen was the perfect teammate to complement Jordan, providing excellent scoring, 3-point shooting, perimeter defence, rebounding, and playmaking to help the Bulls win each of those six championships.

Pippen was in the MVP race several times throughout his career, finishing as high as third during the 1993-94 season, when Jordan was out of the league and playing minor league baseball.

The seven-time All-NBA, 10-time All-Defensive, and Hall of Fame forward has the second-most points, assists, steals, third-most rebounds, and fourth-most blocks in franchise history.

3. Derrick Rose

At just 22 years old, Derrick Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win an MVP award during the 2010-11 season, averaging 25 points and 7.7 assists per game to lead the Bulls to a 62-20 record.

Unfortunately, injuries, particularly to his knees, limited his availability and effectiveness on the court, so the Chicago native never fully lived up to expectations.

Nevertheless, D-Rose electrified the league with his explosive style of play, enhancing his popularity worldwide.

4. Bob Love

Bob Love averaged over 21 points per game as a Bull, possessing elite quickness for his size.

The two-time All-NBA and three-time All-Defensive forward has the third-most points in franchise history.

5. Artis Gilmore

In his first stint with the Bulls, Artis Gilmore averaged over 20 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks per game on sky-high efficiency.

The one-time All-Defensive Team center has the most blocks, sixth-most rebounds, and eighth-most points in franchise history.

6. Horace Grant

A huge part of the Bulls’ first three-peat, Horace Grant provided excellent interior defence and rebounding.

Grant, who earned an All-Star and All-Defensive Team selection as a Bull, has the sixth-most blocks, steals, and seventh-most rebounds in franchise history.

7. Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman was known for his eccentric personality on and off the court, but his rebounding and defensive prowess were precisely what the Bulls needed during their second three-peat.

Rodman earned one All-Defensive Team selection as a Bull.