There’s a certain sound that echoes in every gym during summer: squeaky sneakers, dribbling balls, and the occasional dad yelling “Box out!” like it’s Game 7 of the Finals. But this year? There’s something else bouncing into the mix—and it’s got the Pippen legacy written all over it.

Let’s just say Scotty Pippen Jr. didn’t come to play. He came to teach.

Scotty Pippen Jr., son of the legendary Scottie Pippen and reality TV regular Larsa Pippen, has had his name in the basketball world for more than just genetics. He’s played Summer League ball with the Lakers and the Grizzlies, showed out at Nike’s Elite 100 Camp, and even popped up at his dad’s own overnight camp in Arkansas like a legacy DLC pack.

But now? He’s flipping the script. Instead of suiting up for another run at the league, Pippen Jr. is pulling a full-on LeBron move—but for the kids. The man just dropped a sizzling Instagram video hyping up his Scotty Pippen Jr.’s Summer Camps, and let’s just say the energy is louder than a Steph Curry heat-check at Chase Center.

First off, let’s talk vibe. The poster is an explosion of action shots, bold fonts, and enough red-white-blue swag to make it feel like Team USA is pulling up. The tagline? “Make It Want To Be.” Is it grammatically chaotic? A little. Is it motivational in that Kawhi Leonard-meets-Kanye way? Absolutely.

Now, the camp itself is split between two cities: Nashville, TN, and Memphis, TN

This ain’t no basic “run laps and go home” situation either. The camp is for boys ages 6 to 14, aka the prime age when kids either fall in love with basketball or start shooting like Ben Simmons from three. And in a move that screams “my mom raised me right,” Scotty Jr. included before-and-after care—because not every parent can clock out like it’s halftime. Respect.

Larsa’s Comment Section Cameo

And because the Pippen family tree can’t go three days without making news, guess who popped up in the Instagram comments? Yep, Larsa Pippen herself, dropping two fire emojis—which, let’s be real, is the millennial mom equivalent of “That’s my boy!”

Just last month, she called him a “proud mom” moment after his Grizzlies highlight reel. And when Scotty Jr. told her to stop sitting courtside, she respected the boundary. Growth!

This camp isn’t just a cash grab, or some quick clout chase. Scotty Jr. has been around this life. He’s trained with elite prospects, sharpened his game with top-tier coaches, and learned firsthand from one of the 75 Greatest Players in NBA History (we’re looking at you, Scottie-with-an-“ie”).

He even made a cameo as a special guest back in 2022 at his dad’s Arkansas overnight camp. So when he steps into the gym with a bunch of 10-year-olds this summer, you better believe he’s got more to offer than a cheesy motivational speech. This is skill development, Pippen-style.

Scotty Pippen Jr. might not have his dad’s rings (yet), but he’s got something that’s arguably even more important—impact. This camp is more than a summer gig. It’s a legacy play, a passion project, and a slam dunk for the community.

And if nothing else, it’s a great excuse to get your kids off the Xbox and onto the court. Because who knows? One day your kid might say, “Yeah, I learned my step-back from Scotty Pippen Jr.”.