Scotty Pippen Jr. to Sign With Los Angeles Lakers; Scottie Pippen Weighs In

Young Pippen Follows in Father's Footsteps

Scotty Pippen Jr., son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, has reportedly agreed to a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6'3" guard played for the Memphis Grizzlies last season and averaged 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He is expected to join the Lakers for training camp next month.

Pippen Jr. was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft but was waived before the start of the regular season. He then signed with the Grizzlies and played in 29 games. The Lakers are hoping that Pippen Jr. can provide depth and energy to their backcourt.

Scottie Pippen Proud of Son's Accomplishments

Scottie Pippen, a seven-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, is proud of his son's accomplishments. He recently tweeted, "I'm so proud of my son, Scotty. He's worked hard to get to this point, and I know he's going to continue to succeed in the NBA." Pippen also said that he believes his son can be a "great player" in the NBA.

Pippen Jr. is excited to play for the Lakers and is looking forward to learning from LeBron James. He said, "I'm just trying to soak up as much as I can from him. He's one of the greatest players of all time, and I'm just trying to learn as much as I can from him." Pippen Jr. is expected to play a role in the Lakers' rotation this season.

Lakers Hope Pippen Jr. Can Contribute

The Lakers are hoping that Pippen Jr. can contribute to their success this season. They are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 33-49 and missed the playoffs. The Lakers are hoping to make a run at the championship this season, and they believe that Pippen Jr. can help them achieve that goal.

Pippen Jr. is a talented player who has a lot of potential. He is a good shooter, passer, and defender. He is also a hard worker who is always looking to improve. The Lakers are confident that Pippen Jr. can be a valuable contributor to their team this season.