A strange love triangle: Michael Jordan's son dating Scottie Pippen's ex

They used to be inseparable friends
Things can always get worse
Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen dating
It all started with rumors
Discreetly together in Miami
Video in New York
Previously seen with Bronny James
Also with Malik Beasley
Jordan confirmed the relationship on Instagram
Larsa Pippen posted a photo together
Hint for Scottie?
Controversy over the relationship in the media
Awkward Pippen-Jordan family gatherings
The marriage of Larsa and Scottie Pippen
Media personality and businesswoman
Marcus wanted to follow in his father's footsteps
Trophy Room CEO
Showing their love on Instagram
An intense relationship displayed on social media
Another issue between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan
They used to be inseparable friends

There was a time when Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were inseparable. They were the two great stars of those historic Chicago Bulls of the six rings in the 90s. However, the 2020 documentary called 'The Last Dance', in which Pippen did not appear as great as Jordan, ended their friendship forever.

Things can always get worse

Since the release of the documentary, things have been tense between the stars. We can see that in their memoirs or in interviews with various media. Yet, things can always get worse, and that is something that good old Scottie Pippen would surely agree with.

Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen dating

The reason? The former Bulls forward has learned that Jordan's second son, Marcus, has a romantic relationship with his wife of 23 years and mother of his four children, Larsa Pippen.

It all started with rumors

Rumors of a possible courtship between Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen began to make headlines in September 2022, when TMZ Sports published several images in which they were photographed together in a Miami restaurant.

Discreetly together in Miami

"Eyewitnesses tell us they were there for about 45 minutes, and that there were no obvious signs of PDA between them," TMZ reported. "However, our sources say Larsa seemed to be trying to keep a low profile and got a little skittish when she realized folks had spotted her/were taking pics."

"Just friends"

However, a few days after the publication of those photographs, Larsa Pippen denied the news: "I'm not dating Marcus Jordan, we're just friends."

Video in New York

Undeterred, TMZ would not take long to come up with new images. This time on video, the couple was seen at Rolling Loud in New York. They were dancing close together and seemed very affectionate.

Previously seen with Bronny James

Larsa Pippen had already been linked to other men close to the world of basketball, such as Bronny James, son of Lebron James and a current Los Angeles Lakers player. The two had exchanged comments and emojis on his Instagram account.

Also with Malik Beasley

She has also been linked to Minnesota Timberwolves player Malik Beasley. However, Larsa Pippen herself says that there is no truth to any of these rumors.

Jordan confirmed the relationship on Instagram

In the case of Marcus Jordan, things would go differently. Four months after Larsa Pippen declared that they were "just friends," Jordan made his relationship with Scottie Pippen's ex 'Instagram official.' He posted a video in which they kissed and wrote: "Twistin’ up my fingers for my twin."

Larsa Pippen posted a photo together

Then, Larsa Pippen followed. Before an Instagram following of 4.6 million, she published an image of the couple posing with the mythical Chicago Bulls 23 shirt in the background. They were together at an event at Michael Jordan's shoe store in Orlando.

Hint for Scottie?

The image seemed to have a direct message to her ex-husband. "Reviewed on stripes," it said, referring to the symbols of Nike and Adidas, the two brands that have always sponsored Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, respectively.

Controversy over the relationship in the media

Since the rumors of the new couple started, several media outlets have criticized them. One reason is the age difference between the two. Larsa is 17 years older than Marcus.

 

Awkward Pippen-Jordan family gatherings

The other obvious reason is that the relationship could cause problems between the Pippen and Jordan families, who have known each other since Marcus was 7 years old.

The marriage of Larsa and Scottie Pippen

Larsa and Scottie Pippen married in 1997. They separated and reconciled in 2016 and, finally, divorced in 2018. Over the course of their 23-year relationship, they had four children together: Scotty Jr. (2000), Preston (2002), Justin (2005), and Sophia (2008).

Media personality and businesswoman

Larsa, a socialite and businesswoman with her own jewelry line, became famous in her own right for participating in the reality show 'The Real Housewives of Miami.' Since 2011, she has appeared in the show on numerous occasions. In addition, she's been in 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' due to her friendship with Kim Kardashian.

Marcus wanted to follow in his father's footsteps

For his part, Marcus Jordan, the second son of Michael and Juanita Vanoy, tried to follow in his father's footsteps in the world of basketball. He never got further than the UCF Knights team at the University of Central Florida, where he graduated in the field of hotel management.

Trophy Room CEO

He is currently the founder and CEO of the Trophy Room, a high-end retail boutique inspired by the trophy room of the Jordan family residence. There, he sells his father's branded products.

Showing their love on Instagram

Now, the two regularly boast about their love story on Instagram. Marcus published an image of Larsa on February 14, 2023, with the text "Happy Valentines Day, Babe," while she wrote in her account "My forever Valentine" next to an image of the two.

An intense relationship displayed on social media

Their relationship can be followed through their Instagram accounts, where they publish many photos of themselves together at work or hanging out.

Another issue between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan

The relationship has generated a strange 'love triangle' that will surely sting Scottie Pippen. He may have been pushed away even further from his old friend Michael Jordan. On the other hand, who knows, over time the courtship may also bring the Pippen and Jordan families closer together...