NBA legend Scottie Pippen announced the death of his oldest child, Antron Pippen, on Monday.
Antron was 33.
“I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron,” Pippen, 55, wrote on Instagram, adding photos of the two through the years. He did not cite a cause of death but said Antron suffered from asthma.
I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/Zt3wo8wpcg
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021
“The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game. Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I truly believe he would’ve made it to the NBA. He never let that get him down, though — Antron stayed positive and worked ha…
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