Scottie Pippen, 55, a Hall of Famer, has lost his first-born son, Antron, at the age of 33.
“I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron,” Pippen wrote on Instagram. “The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game.”
Pippen posted alongside images of Antron, who he said would have had a successful NBA career if not for health complications.
“Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I truly believe he would’ve made it to the NBA. He never let that get him down, though — Antron stayed positive and worked hard, and I am so proud of the man that he became.”
According to Marie Claire, who profiled Pippen’s family in January 2021, Antron, who was born on December 29, 1987, played basketball for Texas A&M International University before signing with the Upstate Heat of the World Basketball Association.
The Jets family was saddened to learn of the death of one of our former players, Antron Pippen. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Antron was a Jet during the 2006-2007 season. #Jetfamily #SGTCJets pic.twitter.com/gAiXCr72z2
— SGTC Jets (@SGTCJets) April 19, 2021
Scottie Pippen is the father of eight children. In 1994, one of his twin daughters passed away just nine days after birth.
