Mexico City
Scottie Pippen, legend of the 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 disclosing the reason.
The winner of six NBA champion rings in a golden age he forged together Michael Jordan In the 17 seasons that extended his career, he expressed deep grief at the loss of his son, of whom he said so suffered from chronic asthma, which prevented him from becoming a professional player.
Antron was suffering from chronic asthma and had it not been for him I really believe he would have made it to the NBA. However, he never disappointed – Antron stayed positive and worked hard, and I am 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 mimic his father due to his health problems.
It breaks my heart to share that I said goodbye to my firstborn yesterday Antron. We both share a love for basketball and had countless conversations about the game, ”Pippen wrote.
Pippen praised his son’s always positive attitude despite the illness, his love for the sport of basketball and the great man he had become, something that it filled him with “pride”
Antron was born in 1987 to Karen McCollum, who married Scottie in 1988. The couple broke up in 1990.