Scottie Pippen is often mentioned in the same breath as Michael Jordan, widely regarded as a legendary figure in the game. It appears that his son, Scottie Pippen Jr., is now poised to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Pippen Jr. showcased an impressive performance in a recent game, earning recognition from major figures. Larsa Pippen, the mother, lovingly showered affection on her child, while LeBron James praised him, referring to his plays as being a “flat-out hooper.”
Larsa Pippen shows love to Scottie Pippen Jr.
The Lakers star, LeBron James shouted out Scottie Pippen Jr. in a recent post on X. Brok reposted a highlight of Scottie Jr.’s plays in the G-league and captioned it, “Yeah Scotty!!! Flat-out hooper! Let’s Go Young Boi!!” Hours after LeBron’s appreciation Larsa Pippen showered her affection for her child.
The Real Housewives of Maimi star shared a short video of her son playing with the caption, “Congrats my love!”. Scottie Pippen Jr. had a great game where he scored 27 points, collected 10 rebounds, and provided 10 crucial assists making it a triple-double game for the youngster. Scotty Jr. is just 23 years old and already making his mark in the G-league.
Scotty Pippen also showed up to support his son
The six-time NBA champion, Scottie Pippen, supported his son, Scottie Pippen Jr., in his match. Scottie appeared visibly proud seeing his son perform so well at a level just steps away from the real thing. The partnership of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen is world-renowned, and the duo was super dominant on the court. However, the same cannot be expected from the next generation of these superstars’ bloodline, as both of Michael Jordan’s sons have left basketball.
Moreover, things are not very good between the Jordan and Pippen family as the youngest son of Michael, Marcus Jordan has been dating the ex-wife of Pippen and the mother of Scottie Pippen Jr., Larsa Pippen. The couple has become quite famous, especially after their appearance on the reality TV Show “The Real Housewives of Miami.” The couple have recently appeared on a podcast where they vented a little about rumors and discussed their relationship.
What do you think of Scottie Pippen Jr.’s performance? Do you think he will enter the NBA soon? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
