Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is coming into his third season within the NBA. Son of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, the younger Grizzlies guard is seeking to make his mark within the league.
Debuting with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022, Pippen has solely appeared in 27 profession NBA video games. Getting a chance with Memphis final season resulting from all his accidents, Pippen averaged 12.9 factors in 21 appearances (16 begins).
Changing a powerful 49.3 p.c of his subject objective makes an attempt and 41.7 p.c of his three-point makes an attempt final season, Pippen turned heads together with his efficiency. This sturdy play continued into the NBA Summer season League.
Scotty Pippen Jr. Posted RIDICULOUS Numbers at NBA Summer season League! ⭐️
THE @memgrizz The ground normal averaged 21.5 PPG, 8.7 APG, 5.0 RPG and three.3 APG. Scotty led Memphis to the title sport and earned All-Summer season League first crew honors. pic.twitter.com/QL7E13lZxb
– NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 25, 2024
In an Instagram submit on Saturday, Pippen shared images from media day.
Through Pippen: “Yr 3‼️‼️”
A number of Grizzlies gamers and different NBA personalities reacted to this submit.
Ja Morant: “let’s go, killa 🔥”
Desmond Bane: “🔒”
Jake LaRavia: “Huge yr, little brother”
Scottie Pippen: “🔥🔥🔥👏”
Jay Huff: “Yessirrrrrrr”
Jerry Stackhouse: “✌️”
Cole Swider: “Pippen Masterclass”
Pippen may have a path to a regular spot this season after Derrick Rose retires. If he can replicate his manufacturing from a yr in the past, the younger guard will profit from prolonged publicity within the league.
The Grizzlies should resolve what to do with the spot beforehand occupied by Rose, and coaching camp may assist them make that call.
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