Preston Pippen, born on August 26th, 2002, is the son of Scottie Pippen, one of the greatest basketball players of his time.
Preston is named after his late paternal grandfather, Scottie’s father.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Preston was born with a diverse heritage, boasting roots in America, Africa, Lebanon, and Syria.
His father won six NBA championships alongside Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Preston Pippen’s Family
Preston is the second son of Scottie Pippen and TV personality/socialite Larsa Pippen, from their second marriage.
The couple divorced in 2021.
Preston has a total of seven siblings, including four half-siblings.
Unfortunately, two of his half-siblings have passed away.
Scottie Pippen’s oldest son, Antron Pippen, died at the age of 33 on April 18, 2021, leaving Scottie shattered and in tears.
The cause of his death was never publicly revealed.
In comparison to his full siblings, it appears that Preston maintains a more distant relationship with the remaining members of his extended family.
Brief Biography of Larsa Pippen – Preston’s Mom
Larsa was an original main cast member of Bravo’s reality television series, “The Real Housewives of Miami,” when it premiered in 2011.
She appeared in eight episodes of the show.
Additionally, Larsa and Scottie were featured in ‘Midgets vs. Mascots,’ which was Gary Coleman‘s last film in 2010.
She is also known for her appearances in other TV series such as “The Traitors” and “Dish Nation.”
Following Larsa’s divorce from Scottie on December 15, 2021, she started dating Marcus James Jordan, a former American football player and the second oldest son of the retired Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan.
Initially keeping their relationship private, the couple has now made it public.
Basketball is in the Family’s Blood
With an NBA star father, the children naturally developed an interest in basketball, especially as their father actively engaged in the sport with them from their early years.
Preston’s older brother, Scottie Pippen Jr., played in the NBA, while his younger brother, Justin Pippen, was part of his high school team, the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers.
Justin received offers from multiple colleges for basketball.
Preston Pippen’s Career Goals
Preston also played as the guard for the Trailblazers at Sierra Canyon High School before he graduated in May 2021.
However, upon graduating, he chose not to follow in his father’s and brother’s footsteps.
Instead, Preston pursued a career as a chef, labeling himself as a chef in his Instagram bio, indicating a shift in career focus.
Preston Pippen’s Online Life
Preston, who is close friends with LeBron Jr., Shaqir, and Shareef O’Neal (the sons of Shaquille O’Neal), is very active on social media.
He boasts approximately 55K followers on Instagram and often shares dance challenges on TikTok with his friends and siblings.