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Larsa Pippen is a name that never slips quietly into the background, especially in NBA circles. Despite the split, her life, it seems, is permanently laced with basketball circles. From Scottie Pippen to her much-talked-about relationship with Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus, it is all hoop. And now her relationship with former Haitian-American pro hooper Jeff Coby, Larsa, stays in the headlines. And while the public loves to frame her story through the lens of her relationships, the Real Housewives of Miami star keeps flipping the script. And once again, she’s proving why she never needs anyone’s permission to live her truth.

Larsa Pippen wears many hats: TV personality, entrepreneur, mother of four. But to most, she’s still framed as Scottie Pippen’s ex or Marcus Jordan’s former flame. That narrative, recycled endlessly, often drowns out her own voice and achievements. While Larsa’s made a habit of brushing off public opinion and sidestepping media noise, sometimes even she draws a line. And when she does? The clapbacks hit different. And even when fans have been quick to throw shade, Larsa didn’t flinch. Instead, she delivered the kind of response that forces people to pause and rethink what they thought they knew about her.

On her Instagram, Larsa Pippen didn’t just post a photo; she dropped a message, loud and clear. The bold shot wasn’t about style; it was a stance. A move aimed straight at those who think they can define her with gossip or reduce her to past headlines. And just in case the picture didn’t speak loudly enough, she added a caption that hit like a mic drop: People throw shade at what shines”.

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That one line said it all. It’s the unspoken truth of fame: those who glow the brightest often attract the most hate. And behind that hate? Jealousy. Insecurity. A need to tear down what others can’t reach. But Larsa? She’s done dimming her light to make others comfortable.

 

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And that’s exactly what Larsa wanted her fans to understand: she’s not here to entertain the noise anymore. Her life is moving forward, and from the looks of it, it’s heading into something more grounded and meaningful with Jeff Coby. The chemistry’s been undeniable, but now the whispers are turning serious. Word on the street? Larsa might be getting engaged. And she’s not letting the negativity pull her back.

Larsa Pippen signals a possible ‘yes’ to Jeff Coby engagement speculation

Larsa Pippen might be turning a new page, and this one reads like a love story. The Real Housewives of Miami star confirmed she began dating Haitian-American pro baller Jeff Coby in late 2024, though they kept things low-key until going public in April. At first, the secrecy was intentional. But as their connection deepened, hiding it just didn’t feel right. Now, their relationship isn’t just public, it’s heating up with serious talks of forever.

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Since confirming their romance in the spring, the couple hasn’t shied away from sharing their long-term intentions. In fact, wedding bells may not be too far off. During a recent interview with People magazine, Larsa shared some subtle yet undeniable engagement signals:

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“I feel like we’re on a really good path right now, We get along with everything,” she said. “He’s been asking me what shaped stones I like, so I’ve been giving him little hints … We haven’t really talked about the size, but we just talked about [how] I like the brilliant cut or an oval … I feel like those are really cute.”

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For fans who’ve been speculating for months, that was as close to a green light as it gets. Engagement talk? Check. Ring style? Check. Emotional alignment? Double check. If anything, it signals that the lingering narratives tied to her past with Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen are just that, past. Larsa’s no longer walking in someone else’s shadow. She’s building something new, on her terms, and it’s looking more official by the day.

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