Athletes react to Warriors tying Bulls’ wins record vs. Spurs

Many athletes congratulated the Warriors for their achievement on Twitter, including former Bulls players Scottie Pippen and Ron Harper.

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The Golden State Warriors tied the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls’ NBA-best wins record by earning their 72nd victory of the season over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. 

Many athletes congratulated the Warriors for their achievement on Twitter, including former Bulls players Scottie Pippen and Ron Harper. Both Pippen and Harper have said they believed their Bulls team would have beat today’s Warriors in a matchup between the two squads, but they put their beliefs aside to commend Golden State.

The Warriors must win their final game of the season on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies in order to set a new wins record.

• BALLARD: Warriors top Spurs for 72nd win, set up date with history

Congrats to @GSWarriors_ & Steve Kerr Steph curry and crew go for 72 win and get 73 on weds.

— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) April 11, 2016

Giving credit where credit is due. Congrats to @SteveKerr and his @warriors on win no. 72. They earned it tonight.

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 11, 2016

.@StephenCurry30 showed why he's the MVP. As cold blooded shooter as I've ever seen and a basketball IQ that is off the charts.

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 11, 2016

Congrats to my old teammate @SteveKerr on a big win. His @warriors are tough!

— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) April 11, 2016

•Chase for 73: Warriors vs. 1996 Bulls

Hall of Famer @DavidtheAdmiral congratulates @Money23Green following the @Warriors 72nd victory! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/IQKyg4GEzJ

— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2016

So proud of the Dubs‼️ 1 to go‼️ @warriors @StephenCurry30 @Money23Green @KlayThompson @hbarnes @Mospeights16 @andrewbogut @festus @andre

— Rick Barry (@Rick24Barry) April 11, 2016

Even some non-basketball figures chimed in to applaud the Warriors.

Way-to-Go!! Congrats to GSt Warriors,SKerr&LWalton et al. The journey to 72 wins is a remarkable achievement-very impressive-now get #73.

— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) April 11, 2016

What an impressive performance by the Warriors tonight winning at San Antonio after winning in Memphis last night. Mental toughness!

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) April 11, 2016

Golden State and Memphis will play at Oracle Arena at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.