Michael Jordan, the renowned basketball icon, responded with laughter when questioned about his son Marcus Jordan's relationship with Larsa Pippen, star of the Real Housewives of Miami. At 60 years old, Michael made it clear that he is not a fan of the pairing, simply stating, "No."
Marcus had previously mentioned that his family had become more accepting of the idea of him appearing on RHOM alongside Larsa. "They're starting to warm up to it," he mentioned last month. "As a family, we're very private, but they understand that I'm an adult and trust that I can handle being in that realm. However, it has definitely been a learning experience for me."
On the other hand, Larsa shared earlier this year that she and her boyfriend have been spending time with Michael and his ex-wife Juanita Vanoy, who happens to be Marcus' mother. "We've been recently hanging out together, but I don't want to delve into that topic," she explained in an interview with Tamron Hall in February. "I believe it's not about our parents - they're all happy and our entire family is doing well."
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Previously, Larsa was wedded to Scottie Pippen, a longtime teammate of Michael on the Chicago Bulls. Together, they achieved the remarkable feat of securing six NBA championships during the 1990s. However, in a recent turn of events, Scottie, aged 57, expressed his negative opinion of Michael's playing abilities, considering him to be a "horrible" player. This revelation was disclosed in Scottie's memoir titled Unguarded, published in 2021. Furthermore, Scottie voiced his dissatisfaction with the portrayal of the team in the 2020 docuseries, The Last Dance.
According to Scottie's account, the series excessively idolized Michael Jordan, neglecting to give sufficient acknowledgment to himself and the other accomplished members of the team. He asserted that Michael bears a considerable amount of responsibility as the producers granted him complete control over the final production, thereby dictating its narrative. Notably, the docuseries could only be released under these conditions, with Michael assuming the roles of both the leading man and director.
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In 2018, Scottie and Larsa ended their marriage after being together for over two decades. Recently, Larsa mentioned that she and her ex-husband do not discuss her relationship with Marcus, but rather focus solely on their children. Scottie and Larsa have four children together: Scotty Jr., aged 22, Preston, aged 21, Justin, aged 18, and Sophia, aged 14.
Larsa expressed in an interview with Us magazine in June that her children have a strong affection for Marcus. She mentioned how they all engage in conversations about similar interests. For instance, when she talks to her older son Scotty about basketball, Marcus actively joins in the discussion. Similarly, when discussing fashion with her son Preston, Marcus, who owns a clothing store, shares his insights. It's evident that Marcus seamlessly fits into their family dynamic.
Marcus, on the other hand, describes himself as more of an observer when it comes to dealing with Larsa's children. "I try to join their conversations whenever it's appropriate," Marcus shared with Us. "However, since we are closer in age, I believe we share a lot in common. I'm just delighted to see how well they have accepted me."