Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) walks into the United Center before a game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

Scotty Pippen Jr.'s Heartfelt Reaction to Big Contract News

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated 10/17/24

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Despite being the son of the legendary Scottie Pippen, Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has been through the grind in the NBA. After entering the league undrafted and spending multiple seasons in the G League, Pippen finally found a long-term home with the Grizzlies.

It was revealed this week by the Memphis Grizzlies that Pippen signed a multi-year contract with the team. The details of the contract were not disclosed.

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Scotty Pippen Jr. to a multi-year contract. pic.twitter.com/lpuIGo6NQ8
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) October 15, 2024

"I would say it's a sense of relief, finally feeling happy, finally feeling like I made it," Pippen said. "It kinda was trending that way, so it was definitely on my mind for a little while. Definitely was good ot get that off my shoulders."

Scotty Pippen Jr got the standard deal he's been working for since he went undrafted out of Vanderbilt.

Tuesday the Grizzlies rewarded him.

"All the coaches, players, they've been talking about buying them dinner, buying them gifts."

Des Bane said dinner is on Scotty in Utah pic.twitter.com/hPfWmzHqvp
— Avery Braxton (@Brax_Avery) October 16, 2024

Pippen joked that upon signing his contract, all of his coaches and teammates teased him about buying them dinner.

"All the coaches, players, they all been talking about buying them dinner, buying them gifts," Pippen said. "It's been good, everyone is treating me well. It's definitely a dream come true."

one time for the zippin pippen @spippenjr pic.twitter.com/n7LbjUvcaN
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 30, 2024

Last season was truly a coming-out party for Scotty PIppen Jr. In 21 games with the Grizzlies, he averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals on 49/42/75 shooting from the field. Prior to last season, he only had the opportunity to play in six games with the Lakers where he averaged five minutes.

The grind was worth it for Scotty Pippen Jr. and he was rewarded for it.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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