Just a month after The Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen and former NBA player Jeff Coby started dating, rumors of their marriage were all over town. “We’re getting married November 2025,” Coby decided to put the rumors to rest, giving the green signal to this chatter on May 5. Just as fans could recover from this surprising update, they have another one to talk about! While the wedding is still months away, her rumored plans have made it clear that she isn’t wasting any time when it comes to surprising her partner. So, what is the special surprise here?

As Page Six mentions, Larsa met Coby at a charity event in Miami earlier this year, where they instantly hit it off. Since then, they’ve been spotted together frequently at both social gatherings and courtside events, fueling buzz about how quickly things escalated. And now, just a few months in, the wedding bells are already ringing! 

As the November deadline approaches, Larsa’s surprise gift to Jeff Coby might already be in the public domain. On a recent episode of Jason Lee Podcast, the host revealed that Larsa had expressed interest in a massive change. “She talked even about changing her last name on our show,” the host revealed that Larsa had expressed interest in changing her last name. Seeing how meaningful a name change can be, especially for someone as public as Larsa, it’s easy to see why this could be her ultimate wedding gift to Jeff.

And this is not the first time fans have heard about this plan. More than a year ago, Larsa made a similar comment on The Real Housewives of Miami. She said that the only time she would change her name is when she gets married. “I would definitely change my last name for whomever I married, that’s for sure,” Larsa noted.

Larsa and Jeff’s romance is a testament to this promise! Just recently, at Marysol Patton’s Miami birthday bash, they walked in hand-in-hand, and as one insider told Page Six, “They were cute. She was glowing.” Soon after, Jeff posted a mirror selfie captioned, “Help—I’m being followed 🤍,” which Larsa cheekily reposted with, “Haha, you’re funny.” Between public dates and flirty Instagram exchanges, it’s clear they’re not keeping things low-key—and with a name change on the table, Larsa’s clearly playing for keeps.

Larsa Pippen’s past makes a comeback

Just as Larsa and Coby’s wedding was heating up, her ex-husband Scottie Pippen quietly stepped back into the spotlight. On May 8, the NBA legend made his first red carpet appearance in over five years at the Hidden Empire Sports & Content gala in LA. He’s now working on a documentary about the iconic “Game 5 Ball” from his Bulls days, teaming up with Hidden Empire Films. The event marked Scottie’s return, not just as an athlete but as a storyteller, as he posed alongside Matt Barnes and director Deon Taylor.

For context, Scottie and Larsa were married for over 20 years before finalizing their divorce in 2021. While Scottie stayed private after their split, Larsa’s high-profile dating life—including Michael Jordan‘s son Marcus Jordan, and her new relationship with Jeff Coby—kept their names buzzing. Now, with Larsa’s wedding plans grabbing headlines, Scottie’s return adds just the right amount of intrigue. Looks like both Pippens are writing new chapters—just in very different storylines.