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“You Got Scottie’s Ex With Michael’s Son”: Hall of Famer Scratches His Head as Larsa Pippen and Marcus’ Relationship Might Be the Roadblock for Bulls’ Legends

Published 06/01/2023, 1:30 PM EDT

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The relationship between NBA Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen has become increasingly strained over time. Pippen and Jordan were the key figures in the Chicago Bulls‘ remarkable run of winning six NBA championships. They are widely regarded as one of the greatest duos in basketball history. However, their relationship outside the court is markedly different from their on-court chemistry.

Pippen took issue with Jordan’s portrayal in the “Last Dance” documentary. Since then, he has been critical of Jordan. Complicating matters further, Pippen’s ex-wife is now dating Jordan’s son. Nevertheless, another NBA legend has his own perspective on the ongoing feud between Jordan and Pippen. Who is the NBA legend we are talking about?

NBA Hall of Famer brainstorm to find the solution to Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen beef

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Scottie Pippen harbors dissatisfaction over the disproportionate credit that Michael Jordan received for their six championship victories. He expressed frustration with the Netflix documentary, which primarily focused on Jordan rather than acknowledging the collective efforts of the entire Chicago Bulls team. In his biography, “Unguarded,” Pippen further criticized Jordan. During an episode of the Dan Patrick show, Pippen even referred to Jordan as “selfish.”

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In a recent episode of the Dan Patrick show, NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller offered his viewpoint on Scottie Pippen’s intense emotions regarding Michael Jordan. During the conversation with Miller, Dan Patrick clarifies that Pippen seeks validation for his own greatness, feeling overshadowed by Jordan’s legendary aura. Miller himself empathizes with this sentiment and suggests a potential solution to address the situation.

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He added, “I think Mike and Scottie need to get into a room and hash out whatever this difference is between them. Because Chicago and that run of six championships, I don’t know if that will ever be done again, and those two guys are central figures of why the Bulls are viewed as one of the greatest franchises of all time.” Patrick brings up the point about Pippen’s ex-wife’s relationship with Jordan’s son as an obstacle to any reconciliation. Finally, leaving Miller perplexed and puzzled.

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Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s relationship

In January 2023, Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan made their relationship official. Ever since then, they have been a hot topic of discussion. The couple is frequently seen together, engaging in celebrations and enjoying each other’s company. Their relationship has led many to believe that any hopes of a reconciliation between the duo have now been completely extinguished. Patrick swiftly responds to Miller’s suggestion, eliciting an immediate reaction.

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He said, “You’re not going to get them in the same room. You got Scottie’s ex with Michael’s son”. Miller responds laughingly that Patrick is confusing the situation. To which Patrick replies, “I’m not muddying up the water, the muddied up the water, I didn’t. I just notice the color of the water”.

Do you think that the dynamic duo of Jordan-Pippen will ever reconcile? Let us know your answer in the comments.

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Abhishek Sharma

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Abhishek is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek has been a basketball fan for a long time and is interested in the competition among the great players that step onto the court. He supports LeBron James and keenly follows the matchups of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Debmallya Chakraborty