WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Michael Jordan's historic 1996 Chicago Bulls team

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This season, the Golden State Warriors won 73 games and broke what is arguably the most storied record in NBA history: the 72 wins by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls.

Whether or not the Warriors win the championship, they will forever be compared to the Michael Jordan-led '96 Bulls, the team widely regarded as one of the best teams in sports history.

The roster featured three future Hall of Fame players (Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman), a future Hall of Fame coach (Phil Jackson), and numerous All-Stars.

While many of the players are still involved in the basketball world, others have gone on to different things. One player has become a volleyball coach, another is a media personality, and one even makes frequent trips to North Korea.

Ari Gilberg contributed to this post.

Michael Jordan won regular season and NBA Finals MVP.

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He now owns the Charlotte Hornets and is a billionaire.

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Source: Business Insider


Luc Longley was the starting center.

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He's now an assistant coach with the Australian national team and owns a farm in western Australia.

Basketball Australia

Sources: Sydney Morning Herald, Herald Sun


Dennis Rodman led the NBA in rebounds.

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He has recently made trips to North Korea in an act of "hoops diplomacy."

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Source: CNN


Steve Kerr was a backup point guard.

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He is now the head coach for the same Warriors team being judged next to these Bulls and already led the Warriors to one title a year ago.

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Scottie Pippen made first team All-NBA.

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He's now working as a special advisor to Bulls president and COO Michael Reinsdorf.

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Source: NBA.com


Bill Wennington was the backup center.

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He's now a radio color commentator for the Bulls.

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Source: NBA.com


Ron Harper was the starting point guard.

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He now makes public appearances at corporate, promotional, and charity events. He has said he's open to returning to coaching.

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Sources: RonHarper4.com, HoopsHype


Toni Kukoc was the Sixth Man of the Year.

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Kukoc now plays golf daily. He won Croatia's national amateur championship in 2011 and also serves as an ambassador for the Bulls.

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Sources: Narratively, ESPN


Dickey Simpkins was a backup power forward.

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He's now a scout for the Charlotte Hornets, a TV analyst for FOX Sports, and works as a motivational speaker.

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Source: Chattanoogan.com


Jud Buechler was the most efficient three-point shooter on the team.

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Buechler, who was a high-school All-American volleyball player, is now active in the volleyball world. His daughter is a star volleyball player at UCLA.

NBA TV

Sources: WAVE Volleyball, Tucson.com


Randy Brown was a backup point guard.

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He's now the assistant general manager for the Bulls.

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Source: NBA.com


Jason Caffey was a backup power forward.

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Caffey got into legal trouble after he retired. In 2009 he went on Dr. Phil to defend himself against allegations that he wasn't properly paying child support.

Dr. Phil

Sources: ESPN, Dr. Phil


James Edwards was a backup center.

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Edwards is currently retired and living in Southfield, Michigan.

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Source: MLive.com


John Salley, left, was a backup power forward.

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He became a media personality after he retired, most famously hosting "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" on Fox Sports. Now he serves as an analyst on ESPN Radio.

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John Paxson was a first-year assistant coach with the team.

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He is now the vice president of basketball operations for the Bulls.

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Source: NBA.com


Tex Winter was in his 12th year as an assistant coach with the Bulls.

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After suffering a stroke in 2009, Winter is now retired and living in Manhattan, Kansas. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Sources: New York Daily News, KState Sports


Jerry Krause was the Bulls general manager.

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Krause was hired as a special assistant to Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Dave Stewart in 2011.

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Source: MLB.com


Phil Jackson was the head coach of the Bulls.

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He's now the president of the New York Knicks.

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Source: NBA.com


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