The relationship between NBA?s Batman-Robin duo is getting worse day by day. This shows how dynamics can change overnight, even with the best of friends. Scottie Pippen, the NBA legend and Hall of Famer best remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, is again in the spotlight. This time, it’s not because of his divorce from American actress Larsa Pippen, or even his career as a basketball player. It?s because of a cryptic post he shared on his Instagram after his ex-wife took the blame for his severed relationship with Michael Jordan.?
The cryptic post caused quite a stir among fans and experts alike on the internet. The caption “Give them a show” may have been directed towards his former teammate.?
Cryptic Instagram post: Pippen’s vague message raises speculation
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Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls legend, won 6 NBA championships for the franchise. The “Robin” to Michael Jordan’s “Batman,” Pippen was always a fan favorite. He did the hard and dirty work that allowed?His Airness to be the killer he was. The duo played ten seasons together, forming one of the most successful partnerships in sports history. All six of the franchise’s titles occurred while Pippen and Jordan were on the court together. They were known to be a formidable team.
Pippen recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram, although it remains unclear who it is intended for. He posted a picture of himself in his playing days wearing the iconic #33 Bulls jersey. The post read,? ?Nobody watches you harder than people who don?t like your confidence. Give them a show.?
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Notably, after the release of the 2020 Netflix documentary ?The Last Dance?, the relationship between the teammates soured. Pippen claimed that Jordan had the ultimate say in editing and gave himself most of the credit for the legendary two championship trebles.?
He further accused Jordan of being ?selfish,? capitalizing on the team?s success and the Last Dance docu-series for his brand. The iconic No. 33 even suggested that the show was released to battle LeBron James’ rising legacy.
Of course, this year, new layers were added to the already complex situation. After all, Scottie’s ex-wife is dating the son of Michael Jordan.
Larsa speaks out on Scottie and Michael Jordan
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As news of Larsa Pippen’s relationship with Marcus Jordan spread worldwide, she realized that her ex-husband, and Marcus’s father, Michael Jordan, could feel uneasy about the situation.
Larsa acknowledged the unusual dynamics at play and admitted openly that her connection might cause Pippen and Jordan to feel uncomfortable.?
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As Larsa admitted, the relationship between the legends worsened after Pip’s ex-wife, Larsa, started dating Jordan’s son, Marcus.??I feel like it?s probably awkward for them, for my ex and [Michael], but I get it. I?m not crazy. I understand it?s different for them.???
Of course, the controversy surrounding the documentary had already created some friction. The future of the NBA’s most effective duo is still uncertain, but fans are holding out hope that they might reconcile.