Oct 2, 2009; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls former player Scottie Pippen speaks during the Chicago 2016 live watch event at the Daley Plaza. Chicago was eliminated from contention to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images Jerry Lai-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Scottie Pippen Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post For Son

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 18, 2025 1:24 AM ET

Scottie Pippen last played in the NBA during the 2003-04 season when he was in his second stint with the Chicago Bulls.

The Hall of Fame forward has 2.4 million followers on Instagram.

He recently made a post for his son Preston (who graduated college).

Pippen wrote: "My son @prestonpippen graduated from LMU today with his business degree. You’ve earned every bit of this... today’s just the beginning. Proud dad right here!"

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Pippen also has a son (Scotty Pippen Jr.) that is coming off his third NBA season.

The 24-year-old averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 48.0% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range in 79 games for the Memphis Grizzlies.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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