Tyler Roby Pippen was mostly known as Scottie Pippen’s daughter. Although details about her her scant, this article will walk you through all you need to know about her.
Background
Tyler Roby Pippen was born on July 20, 1994, in Mundelein, Illinois, United States. The names of her parents are Scottie Pippen and Sonya Roby. She has 5 siblings whose names are Taylor Pippen, Sierra Pippen, Preston Pippen, Justin Pippen, and Scotty Pippen Jr. Unfortunately, Tyler passed away on 29 July 1994 (just 9 days after her birth), in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Education and Career
Tyler Roby Pippen didn’t live long enough to go to school. Also, Tyler did not have a career of her own since she passed away a few days after her birth.
Her Father, Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen is a name synonymous with basketball excellence and was a key cog in the Chicago Bulls championship runs. But his journey started outside the NBA lights.
Born in 1965 in Hamburg, Arkansas, Pippen was one of twelve children raised in a modest home. Basketball provided an escape and his natural talent developed with little money. At Central Arkansas University he was an equipment manager before making the team.
In 1987, Pippen was traded to the Chicago Bulls, a move that would change basketball history. Pippen formed a near unstoppable duo with Michael Jordan. In eight All-Defensive First team games Pippen often guarded the opposition’s best player. His offensive versatility to score, rebound and facilitate made him a nightmare for opponents.
The Jordan-Pippen tandem helped the Chicago Bulls win six NBA championships in the 1990s. Pippen contributed individually to seven All-Star selections and a place on the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in 1996. In addition he won two Olympic gold medals – first with the 1992 “Dream Team.”
Pippen lived outside Chicago. Jordan temporarily retired and Pippen led the Bulls to the playoffs but never won another championship. Afterwards he played for the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and briefly returned to the Bulls before retiring in 2004.
Scottie Pippen is thought to worth around USD 20 million. While playing gave him financial security, Pippen has also owned a minor league basketball team.
Pippen’s private life has drawn headlines. Two of his wives have given him four children. His 2021 memoir “Unguarded” detailed his sometimes fraught relationship with Michael Jordan, particularly his portrayal in the documentary the Last Dance. But complexities aside, Pippen still respects Jordan’s talent.
Scottie Pippen has left his mark far beyond stats and championships. For players who do well in supporting roles he is an example of how greatness does not necessarily require the spotlight. His versatile skillset, defensive dominance and unwavering dedication place him among basketball’s elite. And still today, Scottie Pippen is a champion on the court whether retired or not.
