Scottie & Scotty Pippen Jr. Make Father-Son History

LeBron and Bronny James aren’t the only father-son duo making waves in the NBA this season.

Father-Son Triple-Double History

In a recent game, the Memphis Grizzlies triumphed over the Washington Wizards with a score of 128-104. This victory marked a significant milestone as Scotty Pippen Jr. and his dad became the first father-son pair in NBA history to achieve triple-doubles.

Scotty’s Rising Performance

Taking over for an injured Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr. showcased his skills by scoring 11 points, dishing out 11 assists, and grabbing 10 rebounds. His performance was solid enough that he didn’t need to return to the court for the last seven minutes of play. Meanwhile, Scottie Pippen Sr., known for his impressive career with 17 triple-doubles during a slower-paced era, passed on his court vision but not his height to his son—Scottie stands at 6-foot-8 while Scotty is just 6-foot-1.

We think it’s amazing how talent runs in families like this!

The Lakers’ Missed Opportunity

The Lakers had a chance to keep both superstar sons but decided against it after initially signing Scotty Jr. on a two-way contract. As they let him go, he found a new home with Memphis where he’s proving himself as an exciting young point guard at just age 23.

Aside from achieving this historic feat, Friday marked Scotty’s fifth consecutive game scoring double digits—a streak that began against former coach Darvin Ham and continued with another strong performance against his old team.

Name Game: Scott or Scotty?

If you’re curious about why “Scotty” spells his name differently despite being a Junior, it’s due to Scottie Sr.’s decision back in 2011 when he explained that people often shortened “Scotty” to “Scott.” He humorously recounted how during the NBA Draft they announced him as “Scott Pippen,” leaving him no choice but to roll with it.

No matter how you spell their names—Scott, Scottie or Scotty—the Pippens made unforgettable history on Friday night!