NBA court legend Scottie Pippen (55) had the pain of losing his eldest son, just 33 years old. The former Chicago Bulls player revealed the news on social media Monday, adding that Antron, with whom he shared a passion for basketball, suffered from chronic asthma, a deficiency that had shattered his hopes of becoming an NBA player. . "He never let this pathology impact his morale: Antron has always remained positive and has always worked hard, and I am so proud of the man he has become," confided the six-time winner of the League upset. NBA (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998). Scottie Pippen, who had eight children, lost his daughter Tyler in 1994, just nine days after her birth.
I'm heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron.
The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game.
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- Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021
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