Patrick Beverley Response to Caitlin Clark’s AltercationCaitlin Clark and Patrick Beverley (Image Source: Barstool Sports, GettyImages)
After her record-breaking NCAA heroics, Caitlin Clark stepped into the big league of the WNBA with the Indiana Fever as the no.1 draft pick. But since her move, the Fever has been unable to match her high standards. Things have started to get heated on the court as Caitlin Clark was seen getting into an altercation with an opposition player during the latest game.

During Fever’s game against the Seattle Storm, rookie Caitlin Clark was seen bickering with Victoria Vivians in the second quarter. Clark dipped a long 3-pointer to reduce the deficit and as she got back to the other side of the court, Clark was seen having a heated exchange with Vivians.

The altercation soon went viral on social media, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley jumped on the occasion. Pat Bev retweeted a post featuring the altercation footage with the caption, “Competition (heart emoji) Luv It.”

Beverley himself was involved in controversy following the Bucks’ first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs. Incidentally, the Pacers, the Indiana counterpart of the Fever, knocked Beverley and his team out.

Clark’s teammates and referees intervened before the situation got out of hand, and both were penalized with technical fouls. This was Clark’s third technical foul in nine games, and frustrations are creeping out amid Fever’s disappointing run.

Caitlin Clark Shines Despite Fever’s Struggles

The game on Thursday night ended in an 88-103 loss for the Fever, their 8th in 9 games. Clark was finding her rhythm as she led with a team-high 9 assists and 20 points, only second to NaLyssa Smith’s 23.

In the 9 games played so far this season, Clark is averaging 17.6 points per game from 37.7% shooting and 32% 3-pts shooting. Her 6.6 assists show her creativity, with a respectable 5.1 rebounds per game.

While Clark picks up steam in her new surroundings, Fever’s struggles continue. “We’re spending too much time talking to the officials. We’ve got to leave that alone. We’ve got to just play our game and let them do their job and not put it in their hands… We shouldn’t get technicals. Let me get the technicals,” said HC Christie Sides after the latest loss.

On Friday, the Fever will take on Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky and things could again get heated given the recent controversy stemming from a deleted post by the former LSU forward.

Who Is Larsa Pippen? Everything You Need To Know About Legend Scottie Pippen’s Ex-Wife

Larsa Pippen with Scottie PippenLarsa Pippen with Scottie Pippen (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Any NBA fan would recognize the name Scottie Pippen, a basketball legend and close friend of Michael Jordan. Fans could go on about Scottie’s rise to fame, which teams he’s played for, his basketball stats, and more. But how much do fans know about Larsa Pippen, Scottie Pippen’s estranged wife?

Most people know little about Scottie’s celebrity ex-wife, Larsa Pippen. Keep reading to learn more about Larsa’s childhood, how she met Scottie, and the bumps they faced in their relationship.

Who is Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife?

Larsa Pippen is the former wife of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. She is of American nationality and Lebanese-Syrian descent and considers herself Assyrian. Larsa is currently 46 years old.

Larsa has had many exciting careers, including being a reality TV star, social media influencer, and Instagram model. She is also an entrepreneur. She owns a luxury jewellery brand, Larsa Marie, and a fitness subscription service, Larsa Pippen Fitness.
Larsa Pippen at red carpetLarsa Pippen (Image Credits: Getty Images)

In addition to her business ventures, Scottie Pippen’s wife is also a philanthropist. She heads the Pippen Foundation, which holds fundraisers for various children’s charities.

Larsa Pippen’s net worth is evaluated at 12 million dollars. She is connected to many famous celebrities and socialites. She was close friends with Kim Kardashian and the Kardashian family before falling out in 2020.

Larsa Pippen’s Childhood and Growing Up

She was born Larsa Younan in Chicago, Illinois, on July 6, 1974. Larsa spent her entire childhood in Chicago, attending elementary, middle, and high school there.

Larsa’s mother is from Lebanon, and her father is from Syria. She grew up with two brothers, Samuel Younan and Ninos Younan, and one sister, Bella Youkhana. Larsa has a good relationship with her family and posts pictures of her parents and siblings on her social media accounts.

Teenage and Young Adult Years

After graduating high school, Larsa moved south two and a half hours to attend the University of Illinois. While studying at U of I, she joined the Piven Theater Workshop and studied under theatre star Byrne Piven. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s in Political Science.
Larsa Pippen and Kim Kardashian Larsa Pippen and Kim Kardashian (Image Credits: Getty Images)

Following her graduation, Larsa worked as a freelance writer and did some modeling and acting jobs on the side. She wrote articles about health, fitness, and fashion lifestyle. Larsa’s big break came when she debuted on the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Miami.

After leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Miami,’ Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife became good friends with Kim Kardashian. She even appeared on E!’s ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’ These TV appearances helped to grow her social media following and sky-rocketed her to fame.

How Larsa Met Scottie Pippen?

Scottie Pippen, Larsa PippenScottie Pippen and his ex-wife Larsa (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Larsa (then last name Younan) met Scottie Pippen in Chicago in 1995. Scottie was playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls at the time. The couple is very private about how they met and the beginning of their relationship. However, former NBA player and old friend John Salley recalls the day Scottie and Larsa met.

Salley was one of the first people Scottie talked to about meeting Larsa. Scottie told Salley, “I just met the baddest girl in the world, I’m marrying this one.” Shortly after telling Salley this, Scottie and Larsa began dating in 1995 and would tie the knot just two years later.

Becoming Scottie Pippen’s Wife & Starting a Family

Larsa officially became Scottie Pippen’s wife on July 20, 1997, at the First United Methodist Temple in Chicago. On that day, she officially became Larsa Pippen. Larsa and Scottie have four children: Scotty Jr, Sophia, Preston, and Justin.

Scotty Jr is the oldest of the four, born in 2000. Preston is the second-oldest, born in 2002, with Justin following in 2005. Larsa and Scottie finally had their one and only girl, Sophia, in 2008.
Larsa Pippen with her childrenLarsa Pippen with her children (Image Credits: Getty Images)

Scotty Jr. seems to have inherited his dad’s athletic genes. He plays point guard on the Vanderbilt Commodores basketball team. On the other hand, Sophia inherited her mother’s love for performing. Sophia starred in the Juniors season of Dancing with the Stars in 2018.

Scottie And Larsa Pippen’s Trials and Tribulations

Scottie Pippen and his ex-wife have gone through some rough patches in the last few years. It doesn’t help that both Scottie and Larsa are celebrities, so their splits are made public. In October 2016, Scottie filed for divorce after finding out that Larsa told police he was verbally aggressive towards her. However, the divorce was never finalized as the couple agreed to resolve their differences and stay together.

Just two years later, Larsa filed for divorce in 2018 after her alleged affair with the famous rapper Future became popular speculation in the media. While their divorce was never legally finalized, Larsa and Scottie decided to split up.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus JordanLarsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Larsa made headlines recently when she was spotted out on a date with married NBA star Malik Beasley. This incident of infidelity ended Malik’s marriage to then-wife Montana Yao. In late 2022, Larsa started dating Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michale Jordan.

Larsa and Marcus received heavy criticism on social media due to their 16-year age gap. Many called out the 50-year-old for dating the son of her ex-husband’s former Bulls teammate. In 2024, the duo had been in an on-and-off relationship, with The Real Housewives of Miami cast member confirming their split in July 2024.

She told ET, “I think it’s off. I mean, it’s off, it is off. I feel like I’m good. I’m good. I am spending this summer just focusing on my kids and my friends and family. I just have to, like, enjoy it and figure out what Larsa wants.”