Angel Reese (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark, a standout player for the Indiana Fever, and Angel Reese, the forward for the Chicago Sky, have been rivals since their college careers. Their intense rivalry has captivated basketball enthusiasts. They debuted their WNBA this season, and this rivalry continued into their professional careers.

As Analysts, fans, and players debate over who should earn the Rookie of the Year award, Reese abruptly ended the conversation with a shocking declaration. In a recent interview, the former LSU athlete stated that she doesn’t care about winning Rookie of the Year and believes that Clark feels the same way. Reese, recently criticized by WNBA fans after announcing her podcast, mentioned that the media has blown it out of proportion.

“We don’t either care about the Rookie of the Year. I think you guys have made it a big thing…. we played against each other in two numerous last year and the year before in the March Madness tournament, so we’re just trying to do whatever it takes to win; that’s what’s important right now.” Reese said.

Reese’s response caught the attention of several basketball fans, who began sharing their thoughts in the comments section of the post on X (formerly known as Twitter). Many fans started joking about Reese while mentioning that Clark is the top candidate for the Rookie of the Year award.

One fan said, “She’s jus sayin that cuz she knows she’s not winning.”

Meanwhile, another fan joked, “She sure cares.”

Another fan said, “Easy to say now that it’s more clear than ever. Clark >”

Another fan said, “She doesn’t care because she knows that she has no chance to win it.”

Clark Echoes Reese’s Take On Rookie Of The Year

Clark amazed everyone in the crowd with her stellar performance, leading the Fever to a 100-81 victory against the Sky. The 22-year-old showcased exceptional skills by scoring 31 points, making 12 assists, and grabbing four rebounds in her 32 minutes of play.

On the other hand, Reese scored 10 points, had two assists, and secured 11 rebounds. However, before the game, Clark responded similarly when asked about the Rookie of the Year award in an interview.

The debate over who should receive Rookie of the Year honors will continue despite Clark and Reese sharing the same opinion, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

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

Larsa 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 (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 (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 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 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 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.