Scottie Pippen pens tribute to ‘faithful, humble and resilient’ eldest son Antron as he’s laid to rest in a funeral ceremony in Georgia
- The NBA legend’s eldest son, Antron, died at the age of 33 on April 18
- ‘Faithful, humble and resilient,’ Pippen wrote on Instagram. ‘Loved by all who knew him’
- His cause of death was not immediately clear, but Scottie noted he suffered from chronic asthma
- He was Pippen’s only child from his first marriage to Karen McCollum, who he was married to for two years from 1988-90
Scottie Pippen penned a tribute to his eldest son Antron as he was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony in Georgia on Saturday.
The 55-year-old basketball legend shared a throwback snap with his son courtside from the days he played with the championship winning Chicago Bulls.
‘Antron Jerrod Pippen, Dec. 29, 1987 – Apr. 18, 2021,’ he wrote. ‘Faithful, humble and resilient. Loved by all who knew him. His life and legacy will endure.’
Honored: Scottie Pippen penned a tribute to his eldest son Antron as he was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony in Georgia on Saturday
Antron died at the age of 33 on April 18, and his cause of death was not immediately clear, but Scottie noted he suffered from chronic asthma.
He was Pippen’s only child from his first marriage to Karen McCollum, who he was married to for two years from 1988-90.
Karen shared an image of the memorial program while holding a red rose to Instagram on Tuesday morning.
Tragic: Karen shared an image of the memorial program while holding a red rose to Instagram on Tuesday morning
Sad: Antron died at the age of 33 on April 18, and his cause of death was not immediately clear, but Scottie noted he suffered from chronic asthma
‘Your wings were ready but my heart wasn’t. Son, it has been such a pleasure and honor to be your mother,’ she wrote. ‘You’ve left me with so many wonderful memories that I will treasure daily.
‘Your transition has left a huge gap in my heart and the pain is quite unbearable. I will miss you tremendously and my love for you is for ever. Rest well, my baby boy, until we meet again.’