Introduction
In this fascinating conversation, NBA legend Scottie Pippen shares an intriguing story about meeting Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious figure behind Bitcoin, in 1993. Pippen recounts how this encounter took place in a dream and reveals his deepening interest in Bitcoin, which he began studying in earnest just a year ago. He also discusses his predictions about Bitcoin’s future, his belief in blockchain technology, and how he is using his iconic championship memorabilia as a tokenized asset. Pippen’s insights offer a unique perspective on the intersection of sports, technology, and cryptocurrency, and his experience with Bitcoin offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in the future of digital currency.
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MEETING SATOSHI IN A DREAM
You met him in Seattle in 1993, and he came to you in a dream.
You have a good relationship with Satoshi.
I feel like I have a story to tell, even an opportunity to meet him back in 1993.
SCOTTIE PIPPEN'S DREAM CONNECTION
Now joining me is NBA legend Scottie Pippen. I have to say, Michael gave you that look like, "Man, we want to hear this story." Glad you’re here on the show.
THE 1993 ENCOUNTER WITH SATOSHI
He gave me a nice look after I said that.
Yes, I was actually telling him that I met him in 1993.
But more recently, I was able to speak to him in a dream.
CHARLES' QUESTIONS ABOUT BITCOIN
CHARLES: In 1993, what happened? Did he tell you about Bitcoin back then?
PIPPEN: No, he didn’t explain Bitcoin to me then. If he had, I would have been much ahead. Like most people, I started late. I only began learning about Bitcoin last year when it was about $33,000 per coin. That’s when I really started to study it and learn more about it.
THE EUREKA MOMENT
charles: did you have a eureka moment where you got it?
i think most people who study it, particularly people who hear about it and dismiss it initially like wall street did, they look deeper, and then they have a eureka moment, like, this is the answer.
yeah, i think that’s what it’s been, and i think everyone is really trying to, you know, sort of get a grip around what the blockchain is really about and how you get involved and, you know?
you have to be ready to study it and understand it. at times it can be very volatile.
BITCOIN PREDICTION AND INSIDE SCOOP
charles: a lot of people have to study it, but if you're getting dreams...
you've got the inside scoop, man. you could get a lot of props, right, because you posted on x that bitcoin would be $84,650, november 5th, and sure enough, you know where, it hit that target.
did you buy more at that time right after the dream?
no, i didn't buy any more. but i feel like i made a pretty good prediction.
yeah, i think that's what it's been, and i think everyone is really trying to, you know, sort of get a grip around what the blockchain is really about and how you get involved and, you know?
you have to be ready to study it and understand it. at times it can be very volatile.
THE COMMUNITY AND BITCOIN DOUBTERS
charles: obviously, there are people out there who doubt what you're saying.
there are some diehard bitcoin folks out there, it's a community out there.
but i also think it's pretty good that so many people are interested in it.
what do you tell folks who come up to you and say, hey, i heard about you, i know you're investing in bitcoin?
i tell 'em to buy ball.
i have the game five ball from my 1995 championship, and i've tokenized it, and so i would tell 'em to buy ball.
i believe that we're going to make this the next big currency, and i believe in it.
TOKENIZATION OF A LEGENDARY BALL
charles: oh, so buy or, like, collectors’ items, sports memorabilia?
actually, it’s not a sports memorabilia.
what i’ve done, i’ve taken the ball from my 1991 championship, and i passed it to the community.
so i’ll let the community really decide as to what avenues, as where we will go with ball, but we will continue to grow the brand.
it’s been tokenized, so we see it as a real world asset, and we feel like one day it will be the most iconic piece of sports memorabilia as well.
THE FUTURE OF ATHLETES AND BITCOIN
CHARLES: What do you say to athletes who have taken Bitcoin, even though many were made fun of at first? Are more athletes now thinking about getting part of their salary in Bitcoin?
PIPPEN: Yeah. I see how this is connecting technology with sports, and there are definitely a few athletes who are interested in it.
FAQs
1. How did Scottie Pippen meet Satoshi Nakamoto?
Scottie Pippen claims that he met Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, in 1993 through a dream. He feels that this dream connection allowed him to have a special relationship with Satoshi.
2. Did Satoshi Nakamoto explain Bitcoin to Pippen back in 1993?
No, Satoshi did not explain Bitcoin to Pippen during their 1993 encounter. Pippen admits that if he had learned about Bitcoin back then, he would have been much further ahead in the game. He only started studying Bitcoin seriously in the past year.
3. When did Scottie Pippen start learning about Bitcoin?
Pippen began studying Bitcoin in earnest last year, when its price was around $33,000 per coin. He took the time to learn about blockchain technology and how it works.
4. What was Scottie Pippen’s Bitcoin prediction?
Pippen predicted that Bitcoin would reach $84,650 by November 5th, and his prediction came true. He shared this prediction on X (formerly Twitter) and felt proud of his accurate forecast, although he did not buy more Bitcoin after the prediction.
5. What does Scottie Pippen believe about tokenized sports memorabilia?
Pippen believes in the potential of tokenized sports memorabilia as a form of digital asset. He has tokenized the ball from his 1991 championship and passed it to the community, allowing them to decide its future. Pippen sees tokenized memorabilia as a valuable real-world asset that could one day become an iconic piece of sports history.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Scottie Pippen’s unique connection to Bitcoin, through his dream encounter with Satoshi Nakamoto, offers an intriguing perspective on the potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. While he didn’t fully grasp Bitcoin in 1993, Pippen’s growing interest in the digital currency has led him to make insightful predictions and explore its real-world applications, including tokenizing sports memorabilia. His belief in the transformative power of blockchain and his commitment to understanding it shows that even seasoned athletes can find new ways to innovate and invest in the future. Pippen’s story serves as both a personal reflection on the journey into the world of Bitcoin and a testament to how technology can change industries, including sports.
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