Scottie Pippen made a name as a franchise-bending player for the Chicago Bulls. A defensive maestro, Pippen got his claim to fame with two three-peats. A multiple-time all-defensive member, the NBA Hall of Famer changed the game. However, off the court, his relationship made the headlines.
Pippen and his ex-wife, Larsa were among the popular couples. Tying the knot in 1997, the couple had four children together. However, years after building a dream foundation, their reality came crumbling down. In 2016, the pair filed for a divorce. Rumors of Larsa being unfaithful to her husband made the rounds.
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MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 04: Scottie Pippen Attends Market America Conference 2016 at American Airlines Arena on February 4, 2016, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images)
And there was a time Pippen addressed the ongoing rumors about his public relationship downfall.
Scottie Pippen opens up on his infamous break-up
The first hit to Scottie Pippen’s personal life came after rumors about his wife Larsa and millionaire rapper, Future. The rumor started in 2015, a time Pippen and Larsa were still together. Just a year later, her romance with the rapper came out as a reason for the separation. Future even had a lyric about Larsa in his song, ‘Rent Money’.
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During an interview with GQ, the Chicago Bulls legend touched on this subject. Surprisingly, he revealed the truth about the press. The relationship between Larsa and Pippen was already reaching its end. Hence, he wasn’t affected by her affairs.
Pippen said: “I think the relationship was already over,? he said. ?I think the press caught the end of it and was able to try and plug it together. The press bothers you a lot ? but does it really bother me? No. That?s what they do. They create ?press.??
It wasn’t the last time Scottie Pippen would have to hear about these rumors. After Future, Larsa Pippen was even involved with multiple NBA players. Notably, before Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson had a relationship with her. In addition, her most public relationship was when she was caught with Malik Beasley in Miami. It turned out to be ugly as Beasley was married at the time. Likewise, it led to a major social media fiasco.
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