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Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are probably the most talked about couple in the world. The weird connection and the massive 16 year age gap between the duo doesn’t seem to bother both. Despite all the negative sentiment and media controversies, Larsa was shown love by a very important member of Marcus’ family. This might be a sigh of relief as Marcus’ parent Michael Jordan disapproved of their relationship in public.

Michael Jordan, when spotted in public, was asked if he approves of his son’s relationship with Larsa Pippen, to which he replied, “Hell No”. Larsa Pippen revealed that MJ’s verdict was traumatizing for her. Well, as it seems, Jordan’s former wife Juanita Vanoy doesn’t seem to mind her son’s romantic involvement with the 49-year-old Larsa.

Juanita Vanoy is all praises for Larsa

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Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen were seen talking about their controversial relationship and clearing the air on certain rumors on their podcast Separation anxiety. Marcus even opened about the time when his mother showered heaps of love on Larsa on her big day.

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Marcus said, “There was a picture that we posted that Larsa posted on Instagram. My mom who is new to Instagram loves it though. She loves to comment. She put some hearts on our post.” They revealed that Juanita Vanoy did not hesitate to shower praise on Larsa on Instagram. Getting support from her partner’s parents might have been a sigh of relief for Larsa, as MJ is yet to publicly take back his disapproval of his son’s relationship with Larsa.

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A few weeks back Pippen got a stern warning from Michael Jordan’s former teammate on her relationship with his son.

Larsa Pippen gets warned by the former teammate of MJ

John Salley achieved the rare feat of winning NBA titles with three different teams. He chimed in on the relationship of Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen and gave his take on the matter.

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Salley said, “I hope it lasts through all of the fluff that’s happening. I hope it lasts through that because it could be a problem. But if he has to keep dealing with the fact that this is Scottie’s ex-wife as opposed to his woman, that can become a problem.” The NBA champion was hopeful of the fact that the relationship lasts amidst all the ruckus and chaos going on in the relationship.

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