During the 2024-25 season, the NBA had a remarkable moment as Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, achieved his first triple-double in his career. Scotty Jr. scored 11 points, had 11 assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies in their 128-104 win over the Washington Wizards. During his time with the Chicago Bulls, Scottie’s father, Scottie, managed to accomplish 17 triple-doubles in his remarkable career. This achievement marks them as the second father-son pair in NBA history to both achieve triple-doubles.
NBA’s First Triple-Double Duo
Prior to the Pippens, Dolph and Danny Schayes were known as the NBA’s initial father-son duo to achieve triple-doubles. Dolph, who is in the Hall of Fame, achieved three championships in his career, while Danny won his in 1982 playing for the Utah Jazz.
Why Are Father-Son Triple-Doubles So Rare?
Even with basketball dynasties, most tales of family success focus on one standout individual. An example is when Kobe Bryant had 21 triple-doubles, whereas his father, Joe Bryant, had zero. In the same way, Stephen Curry has 10 championships, while Dell Curry never achieved one. While Domantas has excelled with the Sacramento Kings, injuries hindered Arvydas during his time in the NBA, even within the Sabonis family.
A Bright Future for Scotty Jr.
Scotty Pippen Jr. faced challenges on his journey to success. Following the 2022 draft, he went unsigned and later became a two-way player for the Lakers before eventually signing with the Grizzlies. Taking advantage of the injury-plagued team, he has developed into a dependable substitute point guard.
More Family Histories in the Making
With the increase in second-generation players, we may see more father-son duos in the future. Cameron Boozer, the son of Carlos Boozer, is already displaying potential for the 2026 NBA Draft. As more talented legacies arise, the Pippen family’s historic achievement could motivate others to achieve more milestones.
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