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Scottie Pippen, his legend Chicago Bulls, reported the death of his eldest son, Antron, at the age of 33, in three publications he made on his social networks, although without revealing the reason.
The winner of six NBA champions rings in a golden age that he forged alongside Michael Jordan In the 17 seasons that extended his career, he expressed deep sorrow for the loss of his son, about whom he said this. suffered from chronic asthma, which prevented him from becoming a professional player.
Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t, I really think he would have reached the NBA. He never let him down, though – Antron stayed positive and worked hard and I’m so proud of the man he became. (2/3) pic.twitter.com/kJOWsvWiYQ
– Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021
Antron played basketball at Texas A&M International University, unable to imitate his father because of his health problems.
“It breaks my heart to share that yesterday I said goodbye to my first born Antron. We both share a love for basketball and have had countless conversations about the game, “Pippen wrote.
Pippen praised his son’s always positive attitude despite his illness, his love of basketball and the great man he had become, something that filled him with “pride”.
Antron was born in 1987 to Karen McCollum, who married Scottie in 1988. The couple separated in 1990.