It's not just LeBron and Bronny James who are writing a new page in father-son history in the NBA this season! Indeed, Scotty Pippen Jr. made history with his match against the Wizards.
How ? By achieving a triple-double, with 11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, like his father, Scottie Pippen had done it before him (17 times during his career). For the first time in the history of the Great League, a father and his son achieved a triple-double.
“It’s crazy. I don't know if I have words to describe how I feel. Making history is always positive. Being the first father-son duo is incredible”, reacted the Memphis player. “It’s wonderful for basketball. I'm sure the league loved it. It’s huge for a family”rejoices Jaren Jackson Jr, who knows something about it since his father also played in the NBA.
Starting to replace Ja Morant, who was injured in the hip, Scotty Pippen Jr. was helped by the Grizzlies star. Because she noticed that her teammate was missing two passes for him to validate the first triple-double of his career. Ja Morant spread the word. “We tried to allow him to get these two passes, that’s clear”concedes Santi Aldama, who took advantage of the 11th pass from the son of the former Bulls legend.
Keeping the ball from this memorable moment
This first start of the season, finished with a triple-double, rewards a good start to the year. Very discreet at the Lakers, the playmaker had shown good things last season and he has confirmed since the start of hostilities with 11.6 points, 6.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds on average in 26 minutes.
“I just wanted to go out there and lead the team. I didn't want there to be a drop in level because Ja Morant wasn't there.”he said when faced with the responsibility offered by Taylor Jenkins to take control of the Grizzlies for this meeting.
Will he leave with the match ball, in memory of this memorable performance for him and his father? He intended to do so, in addition to having his teammates sign the bill. But be careful, as this moment has gone down in history, the NBA might want to keep this famous ball.
“They won’t have that ball. Maybe a replica »already announces Scotty Pippen Jr. in the locker room, who only wanted one thing: to show the object to his father. “He's outside waiting for me, so I have to go.” »
| Scotty Pippen, Jr. | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | LAL | 6 | 5 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 55.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| 2023-24 | M.E.M. | 21 | 25 | 49.3 | 41.7 | 74.5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 12.9 |
| 2024-25 | M.E.M. | 9 | 26 | 50.0 | 44.4 | 78.9 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 11.7 |
| Total | 36 | 22 | 48.8 | 42.2 | 73.5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 10.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
