In Photos: Scottie Pippen's daughter and ex-wife Larsa share warm birthday messages for his son Justin
Scottie Pippen’s daughter and ex-wife Larsa Pippen shared Instagram stories wishing the now 19-year-old Justin Pippen well wishes on his birthday. Justin, who is looking to follow in his father’s footsteps into the NBA, recently committed to Michigan, after receiving offers from a range of colleges.
His birthday was undoubtedly brightened after receiving heartwarming birthday wishes from his sister Sophia, and their mother Larsa. Larsa wrote the following on her Instagram story, accompanied by a photo of the siblings together:
“Happy Birthday! We love you so much @Justin Pippen.”
Justin's birthday came a few weeks after he graduated from Sierra Canyon High School, which he celebrated with the entire family, including his father Scottie. The Hall of Famer shared a message to his son on Instagram.
"Proud dad moment” - Scottie Pippen
His mother, Larsa commented on Justin's Instagram post:
“Congrats my love ❤️ " - Larsa Pippen
After celebrating graduation and his birthday, the 19-year-old is moving into the next phase of his life. His fans will be excited to follow his new journey with the Michigan Wolverines.
Justin Pippen is a highly-rated combo guard expected to join the NBA, eventually
Pippen is currently only 19, but is a highly-rated combo guard with a 0.9536 composite score from 247Sports. He received multiple offers from a range of universities, including Sacramento, Northern Arizona, and UC Santa Barbara. However, Justin committed to Michigan and revealed that he plans to eventually take the NBA by storm:
"I like the feel of the campus and school. I wanted to be at a big school. They can help me reach my end goal of making the NBA."
Pippen still needs to develop for that goal to be achieved, and claimed that he has full faith in new head coach Dusty May:
"I was really going to make a decision between my other schools. Then I got a call from Coach Dusty May. I wanted to give him a chance. We set up a Zoom call. I went on a visit, and I felt it was the right place and situation for me. Coach Dusty May has been straight up with me. He sees me playing both on and off the ball. He even mentioned they are bringing in other guys."
Justin also revealed that his parents left the decision to him, and the 6 3’ guard seems well aware that he needs to work on his game. This includes his long-range shooting, defensive fundamentals, and of course, his physique. After a late breakout year with Sierra Canyon, Justin Pippen is a prospect on fans' radar. Let's see if he can continue that trajectory with the Wolverines.