Scottie Pippen Jr. the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, has a left big toe sprain. As a consequence, he’s going to be forced out for at least 12 weeks. The Memphis Grizzlies only recently announced that the young guard would need a procedure to repair the damage. This injury upsets what has been a revelationary year for the undrafted rookie.
On 12 January 2024, Pippen Jr. signed with the Memphis Grizzlies as a two-way player. Prior to that, his rookie season was mostly spent with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his short stint with the Lakers, he appeared in just six games but earned a much clearer path to regular minutes when he joined Memphis. He started 21 games for the Grizzlies last season, where he showcased his potential by averaging 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
In his recent performances, Pippen Jr. stepped up his game, averaging nearly 13 points and 4.7 assists over 21 games with Memphis. He really makes his impact felt on both ends of the floor. This unique ability would be a huge asset to him as a player and the team as a whole, especially as they try to deepen their contending roster.
The injury is a crushing blow for Pippen Jr. The Grizzlies were counting on him to step into that developmental bridge role as they work their way through this lost season and beyond. Even as the team waits for him to recover and return to play, the team will need to change its strategies based on his presence.
Pippen Jr. entered the NBA after an impressive college career at Vanderbilt, where he went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft. Though he was hurt in this first instance, his continuation to bounce back with persistence and perseverance has ultimately solidified him a place within the league.
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