Celebrity couples are like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. The public has seen some surprising pairings over the years, but I’d argue that one of the most unexpected couples went public this year. Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, is reportedly dating Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife, reality TV star Larsa Pippen. For some time, Marcus and Larsa declined to comment on the nature of their relationship, but they’re now being very candid about it. On that token, the younger Jordan opened up about telling his father and recalled when he himself finally became comfortable with this new era in his love life.
The two were first romantically linked back in September 2022 when they were photographed amid what looked like a date at a Miami restaurant. Following that, insiders began to drop alleged details about them. It turns out that those headlines are how Michael Jordan caught wind of the matter. This prompted Larsa Pippen to speak out that December and clarify that they were just friends. Nevertheless, the chatter continued and, as Marcus explained on Chris Harrison’s The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever, those headlines are what alerted his dad to the matter. The two would eventually have a man-to-man conversation as a result:
