“Basketball is such an escape from a lot of things,” said Scotty Pippen once. And it seems like the Chicago Bulls standout is still using the game as an escape but in a different way. The 59-year-old is known for his eclectic social media presence that oscillates between cryptocurrency insights, stock market musings, and nostalgic basketball memories. However this time, the former small forward has made a unique post blending another Bitcoin enthusiast with the game that he has played most of his life and this post has taken the internet by storm.

Pippen recently turned heads by sharing an AI-generated image of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk wearing a No. 13 Chicago Bulls jersey. “How many championships would we have won with @ElonMusk?” wrote Pippen as the caption asking his follower’s opinion on this.

The tweet quickly became a playground of hilarity, with fans flooding the comments section with everything from witty remarks to meme-worthy reactions. Pippen’s nonchalant response—”Y’all are funny I’m following my favorite comments“—only added fuel to the viral fire, showcasing his trademark humor and ability to remain cool under the spotlight.

For those wondering if Elon Musk ever traded tech innovations for basketball court moves, the answer is a resounding no. Musk, despite his many talents and ventures, was never a professional basketball player. His connection to the sport has been primarily as a fan and as a critic on podcasts mostly with Joe Rogan, making Pippen’s AI-generated jersey placement both humorous and ironically unexpected.

Let’s go back to Pippen’s actual basketball credentials, here. Obviously, Pippen was more than just Michael Jordan’s wingman during his illustrious NBA career. The Chicago Bulls great won six NBA championships, was a seven times NBA All-Star and a member of NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team He also played in 1,178 regular season games for the Bulls over his 17 seasons with the club, averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

The interaction between Pippen’s digital playfulness and his serious basketball legacy creates an intriguing narrative Here’s a Hall of Fame inductee who conquered basketball courts worldwide, now commanding attention in the digital realm with the same strategic finesse he once displayed on the hardwood. Let’s see what the fans have to say.

Fans show their humorous creativity in Pippen’s post

When Pippen dropped an AI-generated image of Elon Musk sporting a Chicago Bulls jersey, the internet didn’t just react—it absolutely exploded with laughter and even trolled his imagination. One of the most unique comment from the lot was from a user who wrote, “First NBA player with CTE.”

CTE is a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head impact The only head injury Pippen suffered during his time in the NBA came when Alonzo Mourning elbowed him in the face, but in this case he could be trolled by a fan based on this weird post he made.

He married Larsa Pippen,on July 1997 The couple had a long marriage and four children together. However,they filed for divorce in 2016, and eventually finalized it in December 2021. Fans were quick to point this out as a trolling factor as one wrote, “This is why they divorced you Pippen.”

Moreover, some jokes came in an indirect way. Most followers answered his question but it was in the form of a troll. “None because he has a 3” vertical and can’t shoot,” said one user whereas another one wrote, “Zero , He isn’t a championship material.” As mentioned earlier in this article, Musk has zero experience with basketball, so these comments are quite apt.

While all were busy targeting Pippen or Musk, one follower took the time to praise the Bulle veteran. “Oh my God, I ADORE you, Scottie,” wrote the fan. In the end, whether it’s basketball, cryptocurrency, or creating viral moments, Scottie Pippen proves that some legends never truly retire—they just find new courts to play on. How many rings do you think Elon would have?