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

How many rings does Scottie Pippen have without Jordan? ›

Scottie Pippen didn't win any championships without Michael Jordan in his career.
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6S. Pippen44.4
7S. Pippen37.9
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Total45.1
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Who does Scottie Pippen think is the best player? ›

Scottie Pippen Gives The Crown Of G.O.A.T Back To Former Teammate Michael Jordan. NBA legend Scottie Pippen put Michael Jordan back on top Monday after previously stating that LeBron James “will be the greatest statistical guy to ever play the game of basketball.”

What team did Scottie Pippen go to after he left the Bulls? ›

With Jordan's second retirement and Jackson's departure from the team, the Bulls entered into rebuilding mode and traded Pippen to the Houston Rockets in 1998. The following year, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, where he had four fairly productive seasons, though no longer at an All-Star level.

Could mj win without Pippen? ›

The six NBA championships Jordan, Pippen and the 90s Bulls won would not have been possible without Pippen. He's arguably the greatest second-best player to exist on a team. Jordan recognized it too, famously saying "There is no Michael Jordan without Scottie Pippen." That's where the debates get interesting.

Are Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan friends? ›

Ahead of the release of his memoir, Unguarded, Pippen admitted that his friendship with Jordan had not been the way people saw on television. During an appearance on Good Morning America, Pippen explained that the pair were not best friends as everyone thought.

Was Pippen a better defender than Jordan? ›

Three-time NBA champion Bill Cartwright told Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein that Scottie Pippen was a better defender than Michael Jordan. Cartwright won three titles with Pippen and Jordan on the Chicago Bulls in 1991, 1992 and 1993.

Who does Pippen think the goat is? ›

While speaking on the Today Show in Australia (4:05 mark), Pippen was asked if he considers Jordan to be basketball's GOAT and he didn't hesitate to answer affirmatively. "Oh, for sure.

Who scored the most points against Scottie Pippen? ›

Jamal Mashburn has dropped the most points in a game versus Scottie Pippen, with 50 points on November 12, 1994.

Why was Scottie Pippen so good? ›

One of the most versatile and talented players ever, Scottie Pippen orchestrated the offense like a point guard, rebounded like a power forward, scored like a shooting guard and defended on the perimeter like few others.

Why did Pippen and Jordan fall out? ›

He described Jordan as a terrible teammate, highlighting his tendency to prioritize individual play and take ill-advised shots. Pippen claimed that it was only when they truly came together as a team that they achieved greatness, overshadowing Jordan's individual brilliance.

Where does Scottie Pippen rank all time? ›

1.LeBron James287
7.Kobe Bryant220
8.Manu Ginobili218
9.Shaquille O'Neal216
10.Scottie Pippen208
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Is Scottie Pippen one of the best players of all time? ›

Top 50 NBA players from last 50 years: Scottie Pippen ranks No. 33 | FOX Sports.

Who did Scottie Pippen win rings with? ›

Pippen was a key factor in the Chicago Bulls six NBA championships in the 1990s. As testimony to his remarkable talents, Pippen was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996.

What are some fun facts about Scottie Pippen? ›

Pippen was a seven-time NBA All-Star (1990, 1992-97) and was named first-team All-NBA in 1994-96. He was MVP of the NBA All-Star Game in 1994. Known as one of the greatest ever defensive players, Pippen was named NBA All-Defensive first-team for eight consecutive years (1992-99), and was second-team in 1991 and 2000.

How many times did Jordan lose without Pippen? ›

On that team Pippen was 3rd option at best. The surprising part is that Jordan actually DID get a career winning record without Scottie despite all those injuries, lack of experience, and off-court distractions. Jordan was 193–187 (0.508 win%) without Pippen in his career.

Who has more rings than Jordan? ›

Bill Russell has won the most career championships, with 11 championships.
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7R. Horry5,269
8F. Ramsey3,410
9S. Pippen7,494
10M. Jordan6,672
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How many rings just Jordan have? ›

Michael Jordan had six championship rings when he retired from professional basketball. LeBron James currently has four championship rings.

What was the Bulls record without Jordan in 1993 94? ›

The Chicago Bulls had a record of 55-27 without Michael Jordan in 1993-94.
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