LeBron James Finally Speaks Out About Dating Larsa Pippen

Larsa Pippen’s romantic history with NBA players has often been marked by significant financial consequences — though not always for her. Her high-profile divorce from NBA legend Scottie Pippen lasted years and cost him half of his Chicago Bulls retirement account, a multimillion-dollar diamond ring, and years of emotional and legal turmoil. Their 24-year on-and-off relationship was marred by public disputes, expensive reconciliations, and a legal battle that left Scottie with a notably diminished net worth despite career earnings of over $100 million. Following that, her brief and scandalous relationship with Malik Beasley added to the pattern. Beasley, then just 24, was still legally married when he was publicly photographed with Larsa, leading to a messy divorce, child support drama, and public embarrassment that affected both his personal and professional life. He later apologized, calling the fling “childish,” while Larsa described it as a mistake influenced by COVID-era loneliness.

Larsa’s next high-profile relationship was with Marcus Jordan, the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan. Their nearly two-year relationship was expensive and emotionally volatile, involving lavish birthday celebrations, luxury gifts, a pricey promise ring, and even talks of a million-dollar destination wedding. However, Marcus’ mounting debts, including a $157,000 lawsuit from American Express, revealed financial strain behind the glamour. Their final breakup in mid-2024 was messy, marked by online jabs and bitter public statements. Still, Larsa quickly moved on — reportedly to another former athlete.

Even Tristan Thompson, who had a brief 2016 fling with Larsa, experienced long-term effects from his connection with her. Although their relationship was short and financially inconsequential on the surface, it inadvertently introduced him to the Kardashian family. That introduction sparked a dramatic relationship with Khloé Kardashian, which resulted in two children and a years-long saga of cheating scandals, legal troubles, and intense media scrutiny that arguably damaged Thompson’s reputation and marketability more than anything else.

Larsa also had a short-lived romance with NBA fringe player Eric Moreland, which drew attention largely due to their 17-year age gap. There were no extravagant gifts or public fights, and the relationship fizzled out quietly after a few months. However, it fit Larsa’s pattern of connecting with athletes during transitional or vulnerable moments in their careers, often coinciding with major changes in their lives or finances.

Overall, while Larsa Pippen maintains that many of these relationships were casual and driven by genuine connection, the pattern of financial strain, legal trouble, or career impact on her partners has sparked public debate. Her relationships often coincide with her partners’ financial or personal downturns, leading critics to argue that dating Larsa comes at a steep cost — though usually not one she ends up paying.