Preston Pippen (born August 26, 2002; Age: 21) is the son of Scottie Pippen, a former professional basketball player, and his ex-wife, Larsa Pippen.
His claim to fame is not solely rested on his father but also on his mother who is an American reality TV personality, having appeared in The Real Housewives of Miami and Keeping Up with the Kardashians TV shows. Preston Pippen has shown interest in Hollywood and basketball like his parents and here are some interesting things to know about him.
Summary of Preston Pippen’s BiographyÂ
- Full name: Preston Pippen
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: August 26, 2002
- Preston Pippen’s Age: 21 years old
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign:Â Virgo
- Marital Status: Single
- Preston Pippen’s Parents: Larsa Marie Pippen and Scottie Pippen
- Siblings: Antron, Taylor, Tyler, Scotty JR, Justin, Sophia
- Preston Pippen’s Height in Inches:Â 6 feet 2 inches
- Preston Pippen’s Weight: 77kg
- Famous for: Being the son of Scottie and Larsa Pippen
- Preston Pippen’s Instagram: @prestonpippen
Scottie Pippen’s Son, Preston Pippen, was Born in Portland
Preston Pippen was born on the 26th of August 2002 into the family of Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen in Portland, Oregon, USA. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Preston is an American with mixed ethnicity. This is because his maternal grandmother is from Lebanon, his maternal grandfather is from Syria, and his father is African American.
It is noteworthy to add that he was named after his paternal grandfather, who died in 1990 after suffering from a stroke and paralysis. During his birth, his parents were happily married, and aside from Preston, they had three other children together.
Preston Played Basketball For His High School
While growing up as a child, Preston developed an interest in basketball, and his father, who is a basketball legend, takes credit for making that happen. Scottie Pippen taught his children how to play basketball as a pro.
As a student of Canyon High School located in Chatsworth, California, Preston played for the school’s basketball team in the guard position. There are already speculations that Preston will have a successful career In basketball if he decides to continue with it. Notwithstanding, Preston is yet to decide on a career path to follow.
It is noteworthy to add that Preston Pippen has been spotted on several occasions training with children or legendary basketball players like Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal’s sons Shareef and Shaqir O’Neal, and even LeBron Jr.
He Has Also Shown Interest in Acting
Aside from basketball, Preston Pippen has shown some interest in being in the film industry. He was featured as one of the casts of Midgets vs. Mascots alongside renowned actors like Ron Jeremy. Preston’s debut movie Midget VS. Mascot was the last film Gray Coleman featured in before his death.
Preston Pippen’s Height Compared To His Father’s
Preston Pippen is 6 feet 2 inches tall. Compared to many other men out there, Preston is very tall, however, his father is way taller than him. Scottie Pippen is 6 feet 8 inches tall – that’s about 6 inches taller than Preston. The son of the legendary basketball player weighs 77 kg and has brown eyes and brown skin. He keeps a dark afro hairstyle, but sometimes he is low-cut.
Although Preston is handsome and well-built, there has been no news about his relationship. We cannot say for sure whether he is Keeping his girlfriend a secret or if he is just single.
Preston Pippen’s Parents were Married For Over Two Decades Before They Separated
When Preston was born in 2002, his parents were happily married. They got married in 1997 and successfully built successful careers for themselves. However, their relationship went south as Scottie filed for divorce from Larsa in 2016. Before the divorce process was completed, they decided that they would like to mend things together, so they got back together.
Unfortunately, things had gone beyond repair, as their decision to mend their marriage did not work out. In 2018, Larsa filed for divorce from Scottie; by 2021, their marriage was successfully annulled.
Notwithstanding, they were able to settle amicably in court, and they are co-parenting their children, including Preston, but we cannot say how their separation affected him because so far so good; the talented kid has his whole future ahead of him.
Preston Pippen’s Mother is a Reality TV Star and Businesswoman
Preston Pippen’s mother, Larsa Pippen, has built a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She is a famous reality TV star and businesswoman who has featured in some of the most popular reality TV shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians and The Real Housewives of Miami.
Larsa Pippen is friends with Kim Kardashian and other members of the Kardashian-Jenner family. This accounts for why she has made several appearances on Keeping up with the Kardashians. In 2021, she launched her expensive jewelry line called Larsa Marie, and in August of that same year, she made it to the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam’s August Issues.
Preston and his mother have been spotted on several occasions together, and from time to time, she shares pictures of him with her on her Instagram handle. From this, we can easily deduce that they have a good relationship.
Preston Pippen’s Father is a Former NBA Player
Preston’s father, Scottie Maurice Pippen, is a former professional basketball player. He is regarded as one of the best small-forward players of all time. He was drafted into the NBA in 1987 and played till 2004 when he took a break for about four years and returned in 2008. However, he played his last game that year.
During his active years, Scottie played for teams like the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Torpan Pojat, and Sundsvall Dragons. He played 17 seasons in the NBA and won six championships as a part of the Chicago Bulls. He and other renowned players like Micheal Jordan take credit for making the Chicago Bulls famous.
Preston Pippen Had Six Siblings
Preston Pippen’s parents, Larsa and Scottie, shared four children, but Scottie had three other children that did not come from his marriage to Larsa Pippen. Before getting married to Larsa, Scottie was married to Karen McCollum, with whom he has a son called Antron. He also had a relationship with Yvette De Leon and Sonya Roby, with each having at least one living daughter for him.
Antron Pippen (deceased)
Antron Pippen was born on the 29th of December 1987 when Scottie and Karen McCollum were married. Like his father, he was a basketball player and played for Texas A&M International and the World Basketball Association. Scottie believed that Antron would make a great basketball player, but unfortunately, he lost his life to chronic asthma in April 2021.
Taylor Pippen
Taylor Pippen is Preston’s half-sister. She is Scottie’s daughter with Sonya Roby. She was born on July 20, 1994, and at the time of her conception, Scottie denied paternity. However, after a paternity test confirmed she was his child, he accepted her. She is currently a vice president at JPMorgan Chase. Taylor had a twin sister named Tylen, however, she died around the same time she was born.
Sierra Pippen
Sierra Pippen was born on the 17th of February 1995. She is Preston Pippen’s half-sister and Scottie’s daughter with Yvette Deleone. At the time of her conception, Preston’s father also denied responsibility until a DNA test confirmed he was the father. Sierra maintains a low profile.
Scotty Pippen Jr.
Scotty Pippen Jr is Preston’s eldest direct sibling. He was born on the 10th of November 2000 and attended the same high school as Preston. He is also following in his father’s career footsteps.
In 2021, he was drafted into the NBA and began his professional career with Los Angeles Lakers. Preston shares pictures of himself and Scotty on Instagram from time to time.
Justin Pippen
Justin Pippen is also Preston’s direct sibling. Their mother, Larsa, refers to Justin as her twin. Justin was born on the 11th of July 2005. In 2016, he modeled for the True Faces of the World campaign. Judging from his Instagram posts on 2019 father’s Day, we can tell he has an amazing relationship with his father.
Sophia Pippen
Sophia Pippen is Preston’s youngest biological sibling. She was born on the 26th of December 2008, and Larsa refers to her as a ‘mini Larsa.’ Kim Kardashian is Sophia’s godmother. Sophia has begun her journey to the limelight, as she featured in Dancing with the Stars: Junior in 2018. Preston has a good relationship with his sister.
