Scottie Pippen looking for coaching job

By Sakari Suoninen & Terhi Kinnunen

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Former All-Star Scottie Pippen said on Friday he would love to return to the NBA as a coach.

"My playing days are pretty much over, I've put my time in," Pippen, 42, told a news conference.

"I've walked away from a few assistant jobs, but they just haven't been the right situation for me. I hope to some day get back in the game."

When asked about head coaching, Pippen said "That would always be nice. It would be nice to start at the top... I am willing to do whatever it takes, but some day, yes, I would like to be a head coach."

Pippen added of his long-time team, the Chicago Bulls, who fired their coach last month: "I've shown some interest. I just have to wait and see," he told Reuters.

The Bulls fired Scott Skiles last month and are being coached by Jim Boylan on an interim basis until the end of the season.

Pippen said he could see himself coaching also at college level.

"It all depends where, but, yeah, I would be. I am pretty much open to whatever, preferably head coach," the six-times NBA champion said.