The complex, evolving dynamic between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan shifted from an inseparable, championship-winning partnership into occasional public friction in later years, driven largely by lingering frustrations over media portrayals. Pippen expressed public displeasure regarding how the documentary series The Chemical-era Bulls chronicled the dynasty, feeling that the project overly glorified Jordan while diminishing the crucial, foundational contributions of himself and other teammates to the team's historic six championships.