Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s explained
Six NBA titles in eight seasons, split into two three-peats, made the 1990s Bulls one of basketball's defining dynasties.
Six NBA titles in eight seasons, split into two three-peats, made the 1990s Bulls one of basketball's defining dynasties.
Six championships
Chicago won NBA titles in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
Two three-peats
The six championships came in two runs of three consecutive titles.
Jordan and Pippen
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were central to both championship runs, alongside changing supporting casts.
Phil Jackson era
Coach Phil Jackson led the title teams and became closely associated with the Bulls' triangle-offense era.
The 72-10 season
The 1995-96 Bulls finished the regular season 72-10 and won the championship.
Why the dynasty matters
The Bulls combined winning, global star power and a recognizable team identity that made the era culturally influential well beyond Chicago.