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Celebrity spottings are not rare in the NBA. Thanks to the immense popularity of the game, celebrities like Drake, Jay-Z, and others are regular attendees of games. Interestingly enough, one such celebrity appearance involving Bulls legend Scottie Pippen baffled the commentators. During a game between the Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs, Pippen got candid with a fan. In a hilarious fashion, the commentators mistook the fan for a Billionaire CEO and co-founder of one of the most famous social media platforms. COMMENTATORS MISTAKE FAN TALKING WITH SCOTTIE PIPPEN FOR A BILLIONAIRE The Chicago Bulls [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/] are considered one of the greatest NBA sides ever. Led by Michael Jordan [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/], Scottie Pippen [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/scottie-pippen/], and Dennis Rodman, the Bulls dominated the league for an entire decade. READ MORE: Floyd Mayweather Earned More in One Night Than Stephen Curry Did in 5 Years [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-nba-news-floyd-mayweather-earned-more-in-one-night-than-stephen-curry-did-in-5-years/] One of the most underrated stars of the Bulls franchise was Pippen. Although Jordan might take most of the credit for the Bulls’ successes, Pippen deserves his fair share of credit too. Interestingly enough, while Pippen attended one of the games of his former team, the commentators had a bad day at work. Pippen talked passionately with a fan sitting beside him when the cameras focused on him. However, the commentators mistook the fan for Billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg! Although the fan shared a resemblance with the Facebook co-founder, it was hard to mix up faces. The commentator said, “Scottie Pippen who is sitting next to… That’s the man. Mark Zuckerberg? Looks like him. I thought it was Jesse Eisenberg.“ It turned out the commentators were wrong on both occasions. The fan was neither Mark Zuckerberg nor was he the actor Jesse Eisenberg. WATCH THIS STORY: 5 best Memes on Chris Paul Choking Yet Again in the NBA Playoffs [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-5-best-memes-on-chris-paul-choking-yet-again-in-the-nba-playoffs/] However, they identified Scottie Pippen correctly! Although he has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, his contribution to the Chicago Bulls cannot be undermined. In 12 seasons in Chicago, Pippen averaged [https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html] 17.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 6.7 rebounds. Moreover, he won 6 NBA titles alongside other individual accolades. But since ‘The Last Dance’ was released, Pippen has been seen taking shots at his former teammate Michael Jordan. What do you think of the mistake made by the commentators? Let us know in the comments below! 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen 2022</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>Bio, </strong><strong>Net worth,</strong> <strong>and endorsements</strong></h2>
Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a>. After playing four years of college basketball for Central Arkansas, Pippen came into the NBA through the 1987 <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1987.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">draft</a>. Seattle Supersonics drafted him with the fifth overall pick, but Chicago Bulls acquired him soon.

After playing 11 years for the Bulls, he played for Houston <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/houston-rockets/">Rockets</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/portland-trail-blazers/">Portland Trail Blazers</a>. However, he came back to the Bulls for a season before retiring.

[caption id="attachment_436200" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436200" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-117946271.jpg" alt="Scottie Pippen with the 2006 NBA Finals trophy" width="1920" height="1439" /> Scottie Pippen with The 2006 NBA Finals Trophy during NBA Legends Scottie Pippen and Walt "Clyde" Frazier Announce 2006 Finals Trophy Tour at NBA Store in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage)[/caption]

In addition to an illustrious 17-year career, Pippen was a six-time NBA Champion and a seven-time All-Star. He also has two Olympic gold medals to his name as part of the United States Team. (1992 and 1996 Olympics).
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen and Chicago Bulls</strong></h2>
Pippen was an integral part of the Bulls dynasty during the 1990s. Along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/">Michael Jordan</a>, he led the Bulls to an incredible run during that time. Most of his career achievements came while at the Bulls. The franchise later <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-SqMrt6t0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retired</a> Pippen’s jersey no. 33 for his achievements.

In 2021, Pippen and several other ex-<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/">Bulls</a> players were part of Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' docu-series. Having not been paid for the show, and not receiving much acclamation for it, Pippen went on to destroy MJ in a series of rants.

<img class="size-full wp-image-261191 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200502231324/michael-jordan-scottie-pippen-040316-getty-ftr_1tiig56au6rvg1qb9mjrtqnibk.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Major Achievements</strong></h2>
6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

7× NBA All-Star (1990, 1992–1997)

NBA All-Star Game MVP (1994)

3× All-NBA First Team (1994–1996)

8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992–1999)

NBA steals leader (1995)

No. 33 retired by Chicago Bulls
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen Stats</strong></h2>
<table width="372">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Points</strong></td>
<td>18,940 (16.1 ppg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Rebounds</strong></td>
<td>7,494 (6.4 rpg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Assists</strong></td>
<td>6,135 (5.2 apg)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
(Stats via <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basketball-Reference</a>)
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Scottie Pippen</strong><strong> Net Worth 2022</strong></h2>
Many claim Pippen as one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. It might have seemed true during his initial Bulls years. In 1991, he signed a 7-year, $18 million contract extension, which was significantly less as compared to other stars in the team, like Michael Jordan.

Nonetheless, Pippen made a fortune through endorsement deals besides earning money from the NBA. As for his latest net worth details, Pippen's worth is valued at $20 million (per <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/scottie-pippen-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>).
<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen Foundation and Charity</h2>
Pippen once took part in a military charity <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/09/10/scottie-pippen-endorses-chicago-marathon-military-charity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">event</a>. The 'Express Your Thanks' project in 2012 vowed to raise money for wounded soldiers. Besides endorsing the project, Pippen remembered his father who served in the military.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-275754" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200524201923/Pippen-celebrating.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="288" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How to contact Scottie Pippen? </strong></h2>
<strong>Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottiepippen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></strong>

<strong>Scottie Pippen- </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/ScottiePippen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>

<strong>Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottiepippen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></strong>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Wife</strong></td>
<td width="319">Karen McCollum (1988-1990), Larsa Younan (1997-2021)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="319">Antron, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, Sophia, Sierra, Yvette</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 8″ (2.03 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">102 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="319">2.21 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Shoes</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="319">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, Ameritech Cellular TV, Frito-Lay, Visa, McDonald's, Right Guard, and Coca-Cola</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen 2022: Bio, Net worth, and endorsements Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the NBA. After playing four years of college basketball for Central Arkansas, Pippen came into the NBA through the 1987 draft. Seattle Supersonics drafted him with the fifth overall pick, but Chicago Bulls acquired him soon. After playing 11 years for the Bulls, he played for Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. However, he came back to the Bulls for a season before retiring. Scottie Pippen with The 2006 NBA Finals Trophy during NBA Legends Scottie Pippen and Walt &#8220;Clyde&#8221; Frazier Announce 2006 Finals Trophy Tour at NBA Store in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage) In addition to an illustrious 17-year career, Pippen was a six-time NBA Champion and a seven-time All-Star. He also has two Olympic gold medals to his name as part of the United States Team. (1992 and 1996 Olympics). Scottie Pippen and Chicago Bulls Pippen was an integral part of the Bulls dynasty during the 1990s. Along with Michael Jordan, he led the Bulls to an incredible run during that time. Most of his career achievements came while at the Bulls. The franchise later retired Pippen’s jersey no. 33 for his achievements. In 2021, Pippen and several other ex-Bulls players were part of Michael Jordan&#8217;s &#8216;The Last Dance&#8217; docu-series. Having not been paid for the show, and not receiving much acclamation for it, Pippen went on to destroy MJ in a series of rants. Major Achievements 6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998) 7× NBA All-Star (1990, 1992–1997) NBA All-Star Game MVP (1994) 3× All-NBA First Team (1994–1996) 8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992–1999) NBA steals leader (1995) No. 33 retired by Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen Stats  Points 18,940 (16.1 ppg)  Rebounds 7,494 (6.4 rpg)  Assists 6,135 (5.2 apg)  (Stats via Basketball-Reference) Scottie Pippen Net Worth 2022 Many claim Pippen as one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. It might have seemed true during his initial Bulls years. In 1991, he signed a 7-year, $18 million contract extension, which was significantly less as compared to other stars in the team, like Michael Jordan. Nonetheless, Pippen made a fortune through endorsement deals besides earning money from the NBA. As for his latest net worth details, Pippen&#8217;s worth is valued at $20 million (per Celebrity Net Worth). Scottie Pippen Foundation and Charity Pippen once took part in a military charity event. The &#8216;Express Your Thanks&#8217; project in 2012 vowed to raise money for wounded soldiers. Besides endorsing the project, Pippen remembered his father who served in the military. How to contact Scottie Pippen? Scottie Pippen- Facebook Scottie Pippen- Twitter Scottie Pippen- Instagram  Age 56  Marital Status Married  Nationality American  Wife Karen McCollum (1988-1990), Larsa Younan (1997-2021)  Kids Antron, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, Sophia, Sierra, Yvette  Height 6′ 8″ (2.03 m)  Weight 102 kg  Wingspan 2.21 m  Shoes Nike  Rings 6  Endorsements Nike, Ameritech Cellular TV, Frito-Lay, Visa, McDonald&#8217;s, Right Guard, and Coca-Cola

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