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In this NBA offseason, Larsa Pippen has become the talk of the town. Ever since NBA icon Michael Jordan made a candid disclosure regarding his views on Larsa’s relationship with his son, Marcus, various stars from the basketball community have given their two cents. As the saga unfolds, a Boston Celtics legend stepped up to defend MJ’s apparent intoxicated admission. He also dissected the emotional turmoil it caused Larsa.
While there have been numerous detractors of their relationship, Larsa and Marcus continue to go strong. The couple often hops onto its ‘Separation Anxiety‘ podcast to discuss their relationship.
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Now the story took another sharp turn, as the former NBA star Paul Pierce shared his thoughts on the situation. In the latest episode of the ‘It is what it is’ podcast, Pierce came forward to defend His Airness‘ admission, which stunned many.
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LAS VEGAS – MAY 05: Hall of fame NBA player Michael Jordan looks on during the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya during their WBC super welterweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 5, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather defeated De La Hoya by split decision. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The 2008 Finals MVP emphasized the values that their era had by saying, “This is the weird era that we’re in. Yeah right because like there’s certain laws that apply to our era that you just don’t do right and this era. They just throw that out the window.”
He also disapproved of the way Larsa has been handling the situation and going public about MJ’s disapproval. According to Pierce, that made the refusal from MJ that big of a deal. When the host said, “Just being inconsiderate. I think that she’s traumatizing me right now,” Pierce added, “I’m traumatized for sure.”
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Talking about Larsa, she candidly opened up on her podcast about MJ’s disapproval. She revealed her emotional turmoil following the 6x NBA champion’s blunt disapproval of her romance with his son Marcus. The revelation took Larsa by surprise and left her feeling deeply embarrassed.
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The story of Larsa Pippen’s ‘Trauma’
She had consistently believed, and previously herself admitted, that the Jordans were supportive of her relationship. Despite her complaints, Marcus tried to defend his father by acknowledging that MJ was in high spirits during a tequila-fueled dinner at a Jordan brand party.
However, the stark disapproval from the basketball legend hit her hard, leading her to feel “traumatized” by the situation. In Larsa’s eyes, it seemed as if her previous statements about MJ’s approval were now being viewed as lies. As a result, further intensifying her emotional distress.
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While Larsa revealed feeling “traumatized” by MJ’s disapproval, Paul Pierce defended MJ’s intoxicated admission. No matter who is telling the truth in this, one thing is sure, the spotlight on this celebrity feud shows no signs of dimming anytime soon.