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Scotty Jr. Shines in Dad’s Old Arena
Picture this: Scotty Pippen Jr., strutting his stuff on the same court where his dad once ruled supreme. Yep, the United Center in Chicago. This past weekend, the young gun put on a show as the Grizzlies outpaced the Bulls 142-131. Scotty Jr. dropped a career-high 30 points, dished out 10 assists, and nailed 13 of his 16 shots. Talk about making a name for yourself!
Before hitting the court, his dad had some simple advice: “Go out there and kill it.” And boy, did he deliver! After the game, Scotty Jr. was still pinching himself. “It’s crazy to say I put up 30 and 10 in the gym where my dad played,” he shared, clearly still buzzing from the experience.
Scotty Pippen Jr. has ‘phenomenal’ game in dad’s old stomping grounds
A Proud Legacy Continues
Even though Papa Pippen wasn’t courtside, he’s been a constant presence at his son’s games. Remember that epic night in Memphis on November 8? Scotty Jr. notched a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, making history alongside his dad as the first father-son duo to achieve such a feat in the league. Now that’s some serious family bragging rights!
“Proud moment in the Windy City,” the elder Pippen posted on Instagram, capturing Scotty Jr. being interviewed. It’s like seeing your name in lights, only better. Having family in town and snagging a win? That’s what dreams are made of.
With Ja Morant sidelined, Scotty Jr. is stepping up big time, averaging 12.6 points and 5.9 assists over the first 17 games. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins couldn’t help but gush, “Scotty Pippen was phenomenal tonight.”
GOAT Talk: Who’s Really the Greatest?
Ah, the eternal debate: Who’s the GOAT? Scottie Pippen has flip-flopped more than a fish out of water on this one. First, he crowned MJ, then took it back, and now? He’s all in on Julius Erving. “There has been no one in the sport like ‘Dr. J’ ever since. Sorry, MJ. Sorry, Magic. Sorry, LeBron,” he declared in his book Unguarded. Bold move, Scottie.
But when it comes to comparing LeBron and MJ, Pippen’s got a point. “They both play two different positions,” he argues. “The way LeBron James plays? Michael Jordan was never asked to play that way.” I think he’s onto something here. Comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges—or maybe more like comparing slam dunks to three-pointers.
So, hoops fans, what’s your take? Is Scotty Jr. carving out his own legacy, or is he forever in his dad’s shadow? And in the GOAT debate, where do you stand? Let’s hear those hot takes!
