Scotty Maurice Pippen Jr. (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional

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of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball, Vanderbilt Commodores.

Early life

Pippen was born in Portland, Oregon, while Scottie Pippen, his father was playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. his family moved to the LA area and he transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, Chatsworth, California which had a more competitive basketball team. At Sierra, he played alongside future NBA players such as Marvin Bagley III, Kenyon Martin Jr., and Cassius Stanley. As a senior, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game and helped his team win the California Interscholastic Federation Open Division state title. Pippen competed for the Oakland Soldiers on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. He committed to a future playing college basketball for Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball, Vanderbilt over offers from Washington State Cougars men's basketball, Washington State, San Francisco Dons men's basketball, San Francisco, Colorado State Rams men's basketball, Colorado State, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's basketball, UC Santa Barbara, and Hofstra Pride men's basketball, Hofstra.

College career

On November 20, 2019, Pippen scored a freshman season-high 21 points in a 90–72 win over Austin Peay Governors basketball, Austin Peay. In his regular season finale on March 7, 2020, he scored 21 points for a second time in an 83–74 victory over South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball, South Carolina. As a freshman, Pippen averaged 12 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team honors. The impending departures of future NBA players Aaron Nesmith and Saben Lee led to a future expectation of a leading role on the team, which came to fruition in his sophomore season. On December 27, 2020, Pippen scored 30 points in an 87–50 win over Alcorn State Braves basketball, Alcorn State. On January 9, 2021, he recorded his first double-double, with 18 points and 12 assists in an 84–81 loss to Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball, Mississippi State. On January 27, 2021, Pippen scored 32 points in a 78–71 loss to Florida Gators men's basketball, Florida. As a sophomore, he averaged 20.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. On April 10, 2021, Pippen declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his future college eligibility. He later withdrew from the draft returning to Vanderbilt for his junior season. On December 7, 2021, Pippen made a last second three-pointer to tie the game against Temple Owls men's basketball, Temple. As a junior, he averaged 20.4 points, 4.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. He was named to the First Team All-Southeastern Conference, SEC as a junior. On April 18, 2022, Pippen declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining future college eligibility.

Professional career

Los Angeles Lakers (2022–2023)

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Pippen signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 1, 2022, splitting time with their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, subsequently joining Los Angeles for the 2022 NBA Summer League. In his Summer League debut, Pippen scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block in a 100–66 win over the Miami Heat. He was named to the G League's inaugural Next Up Game for the 2022–23 season. On September 7, 2023, Pippen re-signed with the Lakers on an Exhibit 10 contract, but was waived on October 16.

South Bay Lakers (2023–2024)

On October 28, 2023, Pippen rejoined the South Bay Lakers.

Memphis Grizzlies (2024–present)

On January 16, 2024, Pippen signed a two-way contract with the

. On October 15, Pippen's contract was converted to a standard four–year contract. On November 2, 2024, Pippen recorded 12 points and a career-high 13 assists in a 124–107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. On November 8, Pippen recorded his first career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 128–104 win over the Washington Wizards. He and his father, Scottie Pippen, Scottie, became the first List of second-generation NBA players, father-son duo in NBA history to each record a triple-double. On November 23, Pippen recorded a career-high 30 points along with 10 assists in a 142–131 win over the Chicago Bulls. On April 20, 2025, Pippen made his playoff debut in the first round of the NBA playoffs, recording two points and four assists in a 131–80 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. On April 24, he had a team-high 28 points, alongside five rebounds, five assists and three steals, in a 114–108 Game 3 loss. On April 26, Pippen had a team-high 30 points, alongside 11 rebounds and four assists, in a 117–115 Game 4 loss, eliminating the Grizzlies from the playoffs.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

, - , style="text-align:left;", , style="text-align:left;", 2022–23 Los Angeles Lakers season, L.A. Lakers , 6 , , 0 , , 5.3 , , .333 , , .333 , , .556 , , .7 , , .3 , , .3 , , .2 , , 2.3 , - , style="text-align:left;", , style="text-align:left;", 2023–24 Memphis Grizzlies season, Memphis , 21 , , 16 , , 25.1 , , .493 , , .417 , , .745 , , 3.2 , , 4.7 , , 1.7 , , .5 , , 12.9 , - , style="text-align:left;", , style="text-align:left;", 2024–25 Memphis Grizzlies season, Memphis , 79 , , 21 , , 21.3 , , .480 , , .397 , , .713 , , 3.3 , , 4.4 , , 1.3 , , .4 , , 9.9 , - class="sortbottom" , style="text-align:center;" colspan="2", Career , 106 , , 37 , , 21.2 , , .481 , , .401 , , .715 , , 3.1 , , 4.2 , , 1.3 , , .4 , , 10.0

Playoffs

, - , style="text-align:left;", 2025 NBA playoffs, 2025 , style="text-align:left;", 2024–25 Memphis Grizzlies season, Memphis , 4 , , 4 , , 32.3 , , .379 , , .357 , , 1.000 , , 5.5 , , 3.5 , , 1.0 , , .3 , , 18.3 , - class="sortbottom" , style="text-align:center;" colspan="2", Career , 4 , , 4 , , 32.3 , , .379 , , .357 , , 1.000 , , 5.5 , , 3.5 , , 1.0 , , .3 , , 18.3

College

, - , style="text-align:left;", 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, 2019–20 , style="text-align:left;", 2019–20 Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team, Vanderbilt , 32 , , 31 , , 29.8 , , .393 , , .362 , , .709 , , 2.8 , , 3.6 , , 1.1 , , .1 , , 12.0 , - , style="text-align:left;", 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, 2020–21 , style="text-align:left;", 2020–21 Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team, Vanderbilt , 22 , , 22 , , 31.8 , , .428 , , .358 , , .850 , , 2.9 , , 4.9 , , 1.8 , , .2 , , 20.8 , - , style="text-align:left;", 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, 2021–22 , style="text-align:left;", 2021–22 Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team, Vanderbilt , 36 , , 36 , , 33.1 , , .416 , , .325 , , .749 , , 3.6 , , 4.5 , , 1.9 , , .2 , , 20.4 , - class="sortbottom" , style="text-align:center;" colspan="2", Career , 90 , , 89 , , 31.6 , , .414 , , .343 , , .763 , , 3.1 , , 4.3 , , 1.6 , , .2 , , 17.5

Personal life

Pippen is the son of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame basketball player Scottie Pippen, who won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls during his 17-year career in the league, and media personality Larsa Pippen, a cast member on ''The Real Housewives of Miami'' and OnlyFans creator. His mother is of Assyrian people, Assyrian descent. He is the cousin of Kavion Pippen who is an American professional

player. His younger brother, Justin Pippen, played for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team when they won the Big Ten tournament with Dusty May.

References

External links

Vanderbilt Commodores bio
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