Scottie Pippen Has a Huge Team Off the Court As Well (2024)

As we learn more about that magical 1997-8 Chicago Bulls championship season fromMichael Jordan,Dennis Rodman,Scottie Pippen, and more via the ESPN docuseriesThe Last Dance, I couldn't help but wonder what the lives of some of basketball's most iconic stars, and their families, are like now. Pippen in particular sparked my interest, because he participated in the docuseries but is reportedlyunhappy about how it turned out.Now retired, the NBA all-star is a father to seven children, and while some of them are following in the footsteps of their father (shocker!), many of the others are doing equally cool things. Pippen's been married twice and is currently estranged from hiscurrent wife Larsa Pippen—they've filed for divorce twice, and the 2018 filing is apparently still active—but according to their Instagrams, they both are very involved in their four children's lives. But what about his other three kids? And what do the family members have to say about their very famous father?

Antron Pippen

Antron was born on December 29, 1987, and was the only child Scottie had with ex-wife Karen McCollum (they were married between 1988 and 1990). Antron ended up playing basketball for Texas A&M International University and then signed with the Upstate Heat team of the World Basketball Association. He may have never made it to the NBA like his dad, buthe currently playsfor a local team in Atlanta, the city where he works as a machine technician at a lab. He looks to be pretty quiet online.

Taylor and Tyler Pippen

Taylor is the second oldest of the seven and was born on July 20, 1994. Taylor had a twin sister, Tyler, but Tyler tragically died in the hospital nine days after her birth. Pippeninitially denied the paternityof the twin girls with ex-girlfriend Sonya Roby, but a DNA test proved otherwise. He agreed to pay the outstanding medical bills and provide insurance, although Roby retained full custody.

Rather than basketball, Taylor took an interest in volleyball. In 2016, she signeda contractwith the Spanish volleyball Club Voleibol Haris, with whom she won the National Volleyball Cup. She also has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minor in marketing from Southern Illinois University.

When asked about her relationship with Scottie, Taylor says: "I don't know what he's like as a father. He never wanted to meet me. He decided that, and I prefer not to think about it too much." She continued,according toGigantes: "I was born and raised near Chicago; Can you imagine how many questions they've asked me about my father? I know how much my last name weighs. I know that people expect a lot from me, but I have learned that Pippen is just that, a last name."

Sierra Pippen

Sierra Pippen was born on February 17, 1995, and faced a similar situation as Taylor. Mother and Scottie's ex-girlfriend, Yvette Deleone,took him to courtto prove he was the father. The test ruled in her favor. The pair lived together for a while, but ended up separating after a domestic violence incident in which Pippen was arrested, according to theChicago Tribune.

Sierra went to college at the University of Iowa, and was charged with public urination and intoxication after being arrested at the Sheraton Hotel near the Iowa campus. Shereportedly was arrestedat the same place two weeks earlier for getting into a fight with hotel staff. According to her Instagram, she's an artist consultant for UnitedMasters. In a tribute after Kobe Bryant passed away, shesaid, "I didn’t have the luxury of enjoying The Bulls during the '90s so Kobe Bryant was my Michael Jordan." She also regularly posts pictures of hermother, with whom she seems to be very close.

Scotty Pippen Jr.

The oldest of his four children withhis estranged wifeLarsa Pippen,Scotty Pippen Jr.was born on November 10, 2000. In a not-so-surprising discovery, he's making a name for himself playing college basketball for Vanderbilt. Before that, he was playing high school basketball at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles, where theLos Angeles Timesnamed him to the All-Area Team.

His father posts pictures and videos of Scotty and his three younger siblings, includingvideo of them exercisingand family photos. He's supported Scottyby showing up to his gamesas well.

Preston Pippen

Like his older brother, 18-year-old Preston is making some major moves on the court and has an all-star friend group. He's currently a recruit of the 2021 class at Sierra Canyon High School, where he plays basketball in the guard position. Some of his close friends (and teammates) include Shaquille O'Neal's sons Shareef and Shaqir, and LeBron James' son LeBron Jr., Bronny. He also appears to be particularly close toboth his parentsas well as his older brother.

Justin Pippen

The youngest son of Scottie is (no surprise here!) also playing basketball at Sierra Canyon. He also participated in a modeling campaign titledFaces of The World. The project highlighted portraits of children with diverse upbringings. In 2019, hewroteto Scottie on Instagram, saying, "Happy father’s day to the best dad in the world. You have taught me so much and I wouldn’t be the same person without u!"

Sophia Pippen

Unlike her older brothers, 12-year-old Sophia Pippen has taken an interest in modeling. She's signed to Wilhelmina Models, which represents big names like Kendall Jenner. In 2018, she competed onDancing with the Stars: Juniorsbut was eliminated after the fourth week. She also has aclose relationshipwith both her parents, apparently; She and her mom made the news recently when Larsa posted a "twinning" photo of the two in matching bikinis, and got flack in the comments for her daughter's young age.

Like her siblings, she has a seriously famous entourage that includes P. Diddy's twin daughtersJessie and D'Lila Combs, and Kim and Kourtney Kardashian's daughters, North West and Penelope Disick. Am I jealous? Perhaps a little!

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FAQs

What did Jordan say about Pippen? ›

"I didn't win without Scottie Pippen, and that's why I consider him my best teammates of all time," Jordan said. "Whenever they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen." Pippen, 57, evidently ran with that quote when saying MJ was a "horrible player" before he joined the Bulls.

Why was Scottie Pippen important to the Bulls? ›

It wasn't just on an individual level where Pippen found success. He also helped lead the Bulls to a 55-27 record and a second-place finish in the Central Division. Pippen's leadership and ability to elevate his game without Jordan on the court proved crucial in keeping Chicago competitive during their transition.

What were all the teams Scottie Pippen played for? ›

Pippen played with the Houston Rockets in 1999, the Portland Trail Blazers in 1999-2003, and finished his NBA career back with the Bulls in 2003-04. He also played overseas in 2008, with the Torpan Pojat and Sundsvall Dragons in Finland and Sweden, respectively.

Are Jordan and Pippen still friends? ›

Pippen has been publicly feuding with Jordan since the release of “The Last Dance” documentary, taking multiple public shots at his former teammate since the show's release in 2020.

What did Pippen average without Jordan? ›

Scottie Pippen averaged 15.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 464 games without Michael Jordan in his career.

Did Pippen win a ring without Jordan? ›

Scottie Pippen didn't win any championships without Michael Jordan in his career.

Did Michael Jordan need Pippen? ›

To say Michael Jordan could have won all six NBA Championships without Pippen would be a grave disservice to the small forward – for even MJ, the NBA GOAT, never won another ring without Pippen by his side.

Did Pippen ever win the MVP? ›

Pippen was a member of the NBA's 50th Anniversary Team, and a two-time gold medal winner with the Olympic Dream Team in 1992 and in 1996. He was an eight-time member of the NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992-1999) and the 1994 All-Star MVP.

What was Scottie Pippen best at? ›

Pippen was famed for his defensive abilities, having made the NBA All Defensive Team ten consecutive years during his career and leading the league in steals in 1994–95. Jackson once described him as a "one-man wrecking crew", capable of guarding anyone from the point guard to the center position.

Who is the tallest NBA player? ›

Who is the tallest player in NBA history? Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol are the tallest people to ever play in the NBA at 7-foot-7. Tacko Fall, Yao Ming, Slavko Vranes and Shawn Bradley are just a smidge shorter at 7-foot-6.

Is Justin Pippen ranked? ›

Pippen is a late riser on the 247Sports composite, jumping more than 30 spots from late January to now to be ranked 101 overall in his class. A four-star recruit, Pippen also ranks 13th among combo guards and 12th among players from California.

Why don t Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan like each other? ›

Not only did Pippen write that he had never been “close” to Jordan, but he also shared that he believed Jordan used the docuseries to “glorify” himself while not giving enough acknowledgment to his teammates.

Why is Scottie Pippen so good? ›

What made Scottie Pippen so good above all other things was his athleticism at his size with his length. I've seen Pippen offensively and defensively do things I never saw before or since.

Did Michael Jordan get along with Scottie Pippen? ›

It's no secret that Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen have had a complicated relationship in recent years. Their "friendship" was put under even more strain after the news broke that Jordan's son Marcus was dating nonother than his former Bulls teammate's ex-wife Larsa Pippen.

What did Michael Jordan say about his son and Larsa Pippen? ›

At one point, Michael Jordan expressed that he did not approve of his son's relationship with Pippen's ex-wife. While Marcus said during the couple's Separation Anxiety podcast that he believed his father was joking, Larsa said, "I didn't think it was funny. There's nothing funny about it."

Who is Jordan's best friend? ›

Viewers saw George Koehler in action as Jordan's personal assistant and best friend. It was Jordan himself who insisted on referring to Koehler this way, which speaks volumes about their close-knit relationship.

What is Jordan's famous saying? ›

"To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish."

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