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‘My hat’s off’: Larsa Pippen taking half of Scottie Pippen’s retirement money made ex-teammate proud

Scottie Pippen’s high-profile split in 2021 with Larsa Pippen led to a strange reaction from one former Chicago Bulls player. Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen were married for more than two decades, but the couple ultimately split up in 2021.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
‘My hat’s off’: Larsa Pippen taking half of Scottie Pippen’s retirement money made ex-teammate proud
Key Things to Know
  • Former Bull John Salley supported Larsa Pippen receiving half of Scottie Pippen's NBA retirement pension.
  • Scottie and Larsa Pippen finalized their divorce in 2021 after more than two decades of marriage.
  • Salley argued on VladTV that marriage is a legal contract with rules governing property division.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Chicago Bulls player John Salley defended Larsa Pippen for receiving half of Scottie Pippen's retirement money following their 2021 divorce. Speaking in a 2022 interview on VladTV, Salley expressed support for Larsa securing a 50 percent share of her ex-husband's wealth and NBA pension after over two decades of marriage.

Salley compared marriage to entering a binding contract with explicit legal rules, stating that Larsa earned her settlement by being there. Additionally, Salley gave his blessings to Larsa's subsequent relationship with Marcus Jordan, the son of former Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

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