Скотти пиппен, биография, личная жизнь

Lakers Summer League schedule

The Lakers are one of four teams participating in the California Classic from July 2 through July 5. From there, they will travel to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K23 Summer League, which involves all 30 teams.

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	TV Channel (US)
Saturday, July 2	vs. Heat (California Classic)	5:00 PM	ESPN2
Sunday, July 3	vs. Warriors (California Classic)	7:30 PM	NBATV
Tuesday, July 5	vs. Kings (California Classic)	5:30 PM	NBATV
Friday, July 8	vs. Suns (Las Vegas)	10:00 PM	ESPN2
Sunday, July 10	vs. Hornets (Las Vegas)	9:30 PM	NBATV
Tuesday, July 12	vs. Clippers (Las Vegas)	11:00 PM	NBATV
Friday, July 15	vs. Pelicans (Las Vegas)	11:00 PM	ESPN2

Chicago Bulls

With his wide wingspan and seemingly unmatched ability to defend, score and rebound at will, Pippen was a favorite among NBA scouts. In the 1987 NBA Draft, the Seattle Supersonics selected the forward with the fifth overall pick. Just a few weeks later, Pippen was traded to the Chicago Bulls for eventual journeyman Olden Polynice and a draft pick, to team up with Michael Jordan and a crew of other young players.

Following a modest rookie year, Pippen blossomed during the 1988-89 season — his first as a starter — helping turn a struggling Bulls club into a playoff contender.

In the spring of 1991, Pippen and Jordan led the Bulls to the first of three consecutive NBA titles, defeating Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals. Over the next seven seasons, the Bulls continued to win, capturing six NBA titles in all. While Jordan was the face of the team’s success, Pippen, with his versatility as a scorer and defensive player, was nearly as vital to the club’s run.

Favorite Quotes From Scottie Pippen

“I know sometimes I need to be more like M.J., but M.J. also needs to be more like me. He needs to be the player he is with more my mentality.” – Scottie Pippen

“Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to ever play in the game. But I may go as far to say Lebron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game.” – Scottie Pippen

“It’s going to be great. A lot of the players are coming. I wasn’t here when they put (Jackson) up in the rafters. But to have him here as my number goes up, it brings back a lot of great memories.” – Scottie Pippen

“He’s very knowledgeable. That’s the one advantage that I see in Kobe Bryant’s career compared to Michael Jordan. Ten years into Kobe Bryant’s career, we’re seeing a very polished 27-year-old player who’s probably got another seven or eight great years ahead of him.” – Scottie Pippen

“It’s hard to put it in perspective right now. I’m starting to feel a little emotional about what’s going to happen Friday night. Getting your number put in the rafters is always something that as a kid … you dream of seeing happen to you.” – Scottie Pippen

How many rings did he win with Michael Jordan?

Possibly one of the most well-known basketball duos during the 1990s was between Jordan and Pippen while playing for the Bulls. From the 1991 to 1993 seasons and the 1996 through 1998 seasons, Pippen won a total of seven NBA championships while playing with Jordan, who is considered by most to be the greatest basketball player in history. In addition, Pippen won seven NBA All-Star awards in 1990 and from 1992 until 1997. 

NBA legend Scottie Pippen played in the 1992 USA Men’s Olympic Basketball team alongside Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley.  (Allison Farrand/NBAE via Getty Images)

During the 1992 and 1996 championship games, Pippen was one of the main players during the match. He won his only MVP award after Jordan left the team in 1994, although he did not win another championships until Jordan returned two years later. The pair, however, do not have a friendly relationship and have strayed apart in recent years. Following the release of Jordan’s 2020 docuseries «The Last Dance,» which detailed the rise of the Bulls all-star team 1990s, Pippen issued a statement criticizing the film. 

«They glorified Michael Jordan while not giving nearly enough praise to me and my proud teammates,» Pippen wrote in his 2021 memoir «Unguarded.» «Michael deserved a large portion of the blame. The producers had granted him editorial control of the final product. The doc couldn’t have been released otherwise. He was the leading man and the director.»

Скотти Морис Пиппен

Родился 25.09.1965 (Хамберг, Арканзас, США)

Гражданство: США

Рост: 203 см

Вес: 103 кг

Позиция (амплуа): легкий форвард

Прозвище: Pip

Скотти Пиппен — MVP Матча всех звезд НБА-1994

Карьера баскетболиста

• «Чикаго Буллз» (1987-1998).
• «Хьюстон Рокетс» (1998-1999).
• «Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс» (1999-2003).
• «Чикаго Буллз» (2003-2004).

Личные достижения Скотти Пиппена

• Самый ценный игрок Матча всех звезд НБА 1994 года.
• 3 попадания в 1-ю сборную всех звезд НБА (1994-1996).
• 2 попадания во 2-ю сборную всех звезд НБА (1992, 1997).
• 2 попадания в 3-ю сборную всех звезд НБА (1993, 1998).
• 8 попаданий в 1-ю сборную всех звезд защиты НБА (1992-1999).
• Участник 7-ми Матчей всех звезд НБА (1990, 1992-1997).
• Лидер регулярного чемпионата НБА 1995 года по перехватам.

Данк в исполнении форварда «Чикаго Буллз» Скотти Пиппена

Статистика Скотти Пиппена в регулярных чемпионатах НБА

* В среднем за игру

Сезон	Клуб
1987/1988	«Чикаго Буллз»	79	20,9	3,8	2,1	1,2	0,7	7,9
1988/1989	«Чикаго Буллз»	73	33,1	6,1	3,5	1,9	0,8	14,4
1989/1990	«Чикаго Буллз»	82	38,4	6,7	5,4	2,6	1,2	16,5
1990/1991	«Чикаго Буллз»	82	36,8	7,3	6,2	2,4	1,1	17,8
1991/1992	«Чикаго Буллз»	82	38,6	7,7	7,0	1,9	1,1	21,0
1992/1993	«Чикаго Буллз»	81	38,6	7,7	6,3	2,1	0,9	18,6
1993/1994	«Чикаго Буллз»	72	38,3	8,7	5,6	2,9	0,8	22,0
1994/1995	«Чикаго Буллз»	79	38,2	8,1	5,2	2,9	1,1	21,4
1995/1996	«Чикаго Буллз»	77	36,7	6,4	5,9	1,7	0,7	19,4
1996/1997	«Чикаго Буллз»	82	37,7	6,5	5,7	1,9	0,5	20,2
1997/1998	«Чикаго Буллз»	44	37,5	5,2	5,8	1,8	1,0	19,1
1998/1999	«Хьюстон Рокетс»	50	40,2	6,5	5,9	2,0	0,7	14,5
1999/2000	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	82	33,5	6,3	5,0	1,4	0,5	12,5
2000/2001	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	64	33,3	5,2	4,6	1,5	0,5	11,3
2001/2002	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	62	32,2	5,2	5,9	1,6	0,6	10,6
2002/2003	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	64	29,9	4,3	4,5	1,6	0,4	10,8
2003/2004	«Чикаго Буллз»	23	17,9	3,0	2,2	0,9	0,4	5,9
Всего	1178	34,9	6,4	5,2	2,0	0,8	16,1

Скотти Пиппен в «Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»

Статистика Скотти Пиппена в плей-офф НБА

* В среднем за игру

Сезон	Клуб
1987/1988	«Чикаго Буллз»	10	29,4	5,2	2,4	0,8	0,8	10,0
1988/1989	«Чикаго Буллз»	17	36,4	7,6	3,9	1,4	0,9	13,1
1989/1990	«Чикаго Буллз»	15	40,8	7,2	5,5	2,1	1,3	19,3
1990/1991	«Чикаго Буллз»	17	41,4	8,9	5,8	2,5	1,1	21,6
1991/1992	«Чикаго Буллз»	22	40,9	8,8	6,7	1,9	1,1	19,5
1992/1993	«Чикаго Буллз»	19	41,5	6,9	5,6	2,2	0,7	20,1
1993/1994	«Чикаго Буллз»	10	38,4	8,3	4,6	2,4	0,7	22,8
1994/1995	«Чикаго Буллз»	10	39,6	8,6	5,8	1,4	1,0	17,8
1995/1996	«Чикаго Буллз»	18	41,2	8,5	5,9	2,6	0,9	16,9
1996/1997	«Чикаго Буллз»	19	39,6	6,8	3,8	1,5	0,9	19,2
1997/1998	«Чикаго Буллз»	21	39,8	7,1	5,2	2,1	1,0	16,8
1998/1999	«Хьюстон Рокетс»	4	43,0	11,8	5,5	1,8	0,8	18,3
1999/2000	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	16	38,4	7,1	4,3	2,0	0,4	14,9
2000/2001	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	3	39,0	5,7	2,3	2,7	0,7	13,7
2001/2002	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	3	33,0	9,3	5,7	1,3	0,7	16,3
2002/2003	«Портленд Трэйл Блэйзерс»	4	18,8	2,8	3,3	0,0	0,0	5,8
Всего	208	39,0	7,6	5,0	1,9	0,9	17,5

Видео лучших моментов в карьере Скотти Пиппена

https://youtube.com/watch?v=hbYtgQ6_JWM

Scottie Pippen Wiki/Biography

Born on 25 September 1965, Scottie Pippen’s age is 58 Years Old as of 2024. He was born and raised in a well-settled Christian family from Hamburg, Arkansas, United States. He is an American by nationality and has a belief in the Christian religion.

Scottie Pippen Childhood Pic

He completed his early schooling at Hamburg High School, United States.

After that, he enrolled himself at the University of Central Arkansas, the United States from where he completed his graduation. From the very beginning of his childhood, he was more interested in basketball rather than in studying.

Name	Scottie Pippen
Full Name	Scotty Maurice Pippen Sr.
Net Worth	$30 Million
Date of Birth	25 September 1965
Age	58 Years Old
Birth Place	Hamburg, Arkansas, United States
Currently Live In	Hamburg, Arkansas
Profession	Basketball Player
Years Active	1987 – Present
Nationality	American
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	African-American Descent
Hometown	Hamburg, United States
Zodiac Sign	Libra
School/High School	Hamburg High School, United States
College/University	University of Central Arkansas
Education Qualification	Graduate

Личная жизнь

Скотти состоял в браке несколько раз. Краткосрочный союз с Карен Макколум ознаменовался рождением сына Антрона. Спустя 2 года пара развелась, а уже в 1997-м Пиппен женился на Ларсе Юн. Супруги воспитывали четверых детей — Скотти, Престона, Джастина и Софию. В 2018-м распался и второй брак баскетболиста.

Пиппен также стал отцом девочки по имени Сьерра, которую ему родила бывшая невеста Иветт Де Леон. Модель Сони Робин подарила баскетболисту двух дочерей, Тейлор и Тайлер. Вторая девочка скончалась через 9 дней после появления на свет.

Спортсмен состоял и в других романтических отношениях. Например, в молодости мужчина даже встречался с Мадонной.

О том, как сейчас живет бывший баскетболист, поклонники узнают благодаря аккаунтам Пиппена в «Инстаграме» и «Твиттере». Скотти часто постит фото и делится новостями о себе.

Рост знаменитости составляет 203 см, а вес — 103 кг.

Баскетбол

Пиппену удалось стать лучшим игроком в университете, хотя это не гарантировало перспектив профессиональной карьеры. Уже в 1987-м форвард стал активным игроком «Суперсоникс Сиэтл». Но совсем скоро состоялся судьбоносный переход в «Чикаго Буллз».

Первое время Скотти находился в числе запасных, но к 1989-му стал появляться на площадке и даже выступал основным напарником Майкла Джордана и Денниса Родмана. Напарники помогали Пиппену развиваться, и это трио вывело команду на новый уровень игры. Будучи легким форвардом, Скотти оказался быстрым и маневренным. Он часто выступал в защите и делал успешные передачи. В начале 1990-х парень был в числе лучших игроков команды. Ему стали доверять работу с противником, а в некоторых играх именно спортивная манера Пиппена помогала добиться победы. Так, в финальной серии 1991-го он вывел «быков» в чемпионы НБА, выстояв схватку с соперниками из «Лейкерса».

Команда Пиппена трижды лидировала в рамках лиги, а все лавры доставались Майклу Джордану. Скотти оставался на вторых ролях и делал важную работу, которая помогала команде побеждать. Важным событием этого периода стал уход напарника из клуба. Джордан покинул «быков», дав возможность Пиппену показать, на что он способен. Сезон 1993/1994 продемонстрировал талант игрока во всей красе. Возвращение Джордана вновь отбросило его в тень, но Скотти не комплексовал по этому поводу. Вместе с коллегой он еще 3 раза выводил команду на 1-е место чемпионата НБА.

Впоследствии Джордан ушел из профессионального спорта, а Скотти перешел в клуб «Хьюстон». Игрок 8 лет подряд становился представителем сборной всех звезд. Эксперты отмечали скорость его реакции, развитое мышление стратега и тактику защиты. В 2000 году Пиппен почти завоевал титул чемпиона для команды «Портленд», но игроки уступили «Лейкерсу».

Карьера Скотти завершалась в «Портленде». Команда не демонстрировала выдающихся результатов, да и игрок устал от бурной спортивной жизни. Последний профессиональный сезон он провел в «Чикаго Буллз», но уже не был той звездой, что в молодости. Состав коллектива обновился. По окончании сезона Пиппен покинул клуб. В 2004-м он официально завершил спортивную карьеру.

В 2010-м игрока приняли в Зал славы Нейсмита. В качестве наследия спортсмена остались игроки, для которых он в молодости проводил профессиональные тренинги. Заслуги спортсмена перед НБА высоко ценятся до сих пор. Скотти Пиппена называют в числе звезд баскетбольного мира.

Family, Wife & Relationships

Scottie Pippen’s parents are Preston and Ethel Pippen. Scottie Pippen’s father’s name is Preston Pippen, who worked in Paper Mill by profession.

Scottie Pippen’s mother’s name is Ethel Pippen who is a homemaker.

Scottie Pippen with his Mother

Scottie Pippen’s Parents

He also has 10 older siblings. His five brother’s names are Billy, Ronnie, Jimmy, Carl and Donald. His five sister’s names are Barbara, Sharon, Faye, Raye and Kimberly.

Scottie Pippen with his Brother (Billy)

Scottie Pippen’s marital status is divorced. He was married to Karen McCollum in 1988 and divorced in 1990.

He later married Larsa Younan in 1997, a Real Housewives of Miami star, and got divorced in 2021.

Scottie Pippen with his Ex Wife (Larsa Younan)

Before this, he dated Sonya Roby but later was engaged to Yvette De Leon.

He also has eight children. His son’s names are Antron Pippen, Scotty Pippen Jr., Preston Pippen and Justin Pippen. His daughter’s names are Sophia Pippen, Sierra Pippen, Tyler Roby Pippen and Taylor Pippen.

Scottie Pippen with his Son (Antron Pippen)

Scottie Pippen with his Son (Scotty Pippen Jr.)

Father Name	Preston Pippen
Mother Name	Ethel Pippen
Brother Name	BillyRonnieJimmyCarlDonald
Sister Name	BarbaraSharonFayeRayeKimberly
Girlfriend	Karen McCollum (Ex)Larsa Younan (Ex)Claudia Bouza (Ex)Yvette DeLeone (Ex)Sonya Roby (Ex)Chyvette Valentine (Ex)
Marital Status	Married
Wife Name	Karen McCollum (Ex)Larsa Younan (Ex)
Children	Scotty Pippen Jr. (Son)Antron Pippen (Son)Justin Pippen (Son)Preston Pippen (Son)Sophia Pippen (Daughter)Sierra Pippen (Daughter)Taylor Pippen (Daughter)Tyler Roby Pippen (Daughter)

Career

Klay Thompson started his career, like Marcus Trufant, at Washington State University, making the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team his first year. 

As a sophomore, he led the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout Championship and was named its Most Outstanding Player. 

That year, he also became the third-fastest Cougar to reach 1,000 points, earning him Pac-10 Player of the Week honors twice in a row. 

When he was a junior, he became the third player in Cougar history to win first-team all-district honors twice during his career. 

After recording 43 points during the 2011 Pac-10 Tournament, he declared himself for the 2011 NBA Draft to begin his professional career. 

His Early Years

Klay Thompson was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors, the same team that helped make Kevin Durant so wealthy. 

His first season with the team saw his skills improve exponentially, and he was voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. 

In 2013, head coach Mark Jackson said that Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry made the best shooting duo in NBA history. 

Curry and Thompson combined made 483 three-pointers, the most ever scored by an NBA duo at that time. 

Thompson signed a four-year contract extension with the Warriors in 2014, and the next day, scored a career-high 41 points. 

Shortly after, he set an NBA record by scoring 37 points in a single quarter, also a league record at the time. 

By the end of the season, with Thompson’s help, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championships for the first time in 40 years. 

Nothing But Net

Thompson opened the first six games of the 2016 season and became the first Warrior to score 60 points since Rick Barry in 1974. 

Aside from that, Thompson also helped the Warriors win their second championship in three years, becoming the first in history to start the playoffs 12-0.

His winning streak extended to the 2017 season when the Warriors went on to sweep the series, earning a third NBA Championship title. 

In 2018, he hit the NBA record of 14 threes, breaking Curry’s former record of 13, and he was named to the NBA All-Defensive team for the first time. 

Unfortunately, after enjoying consecutive successful seasons, at the end of 2018, he suffered from a torn ACL that sidelined him. 

Due to losing such a star player, the Golden State Warriors went on to lose the series in a 114-110 defeat to the Toronto Raptors.

While many of the highest-paid athletes in the world have dealt with game-ending injuries, it was certainly a blow to Thompson.  

Injuries And Comebacks

Klay Thompson opted to stay with the Golden State Warriors in 2019, signing a five-year contract for $190 million. 

The next day, he underwent surgery on his ACL, though recovery forced him to miss the entirety of the 2019-20 season. 

While he returned to practice in September 2020, it was announced in November that he would miss the upcoming season due to an Achilles tendon injury. 

Shortly after, Thompson was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State’s NBA G League affiliate, for rehab. 

Despite missing two seasons, Klay Thompson made his comeback in January 2022 in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

In Game 3 of the playoffs, he scored 26 points and passed Hall of Famer Ray Allen for third on the NBA playoffs all-time three-pointers list. 

Making his comeback even sweeter was that, shortly after, he passed LeBron James for second on the NBA Finals all-time three-pointers list as well. 

Thanks to Thompson’s return on the court, the Golden State Warriors went on to win another NBA Championship, the fourth of his career. 

No Sign Of Stopping

At the start of 2023, Thompson became the only player in NBA history to record multiple games with over 12 three-pointers in a season. 

In April, at the end of the 2022-23 season, he made his 300th three-pointer in a runaway victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. 

Entering the 2023-24 season, he started off strong, nailing five three-pointers during a 106-95 win against the Houston Rockets. 

However, during a game in November, he was involved in a brawl on the court with Timberwolves center Jaden McDaniels, which spiraled out of control. 

Both players, along with Draymond Green, who put Rudy Gobert in a headlock, were fined $25k each for their part in the altercation. 

Despite this hiccup, in December, Thompson made NBA history again, earning 14,455 career points total, putting him ahead of Rod Strickland on the All-Time Scoring list. 

Although he has been playing for over a decade, it’s obvious that Klay Thompson hasn’t lost a bit of the skill that’s helped make him successful. 

While he could retire now and enjoy his wealth, so far, he has made no mention of stepping away from the court any time soon!

Scotty Pippen Jr. NBA Draft scouting report

High school

Pippen attended Sierra Canyon HS in Chatsworth, Calif. where he played alongside Kenyon Martin Jr. and Cassius Stanley.

As a senior, Pippen was graded as a four-star recruit by ESPN, choosing Vanderbilt over scholarship offers from San Francisco, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara and Washington State.

College

As a freshman during the 2019-20 season, Pippen hit the ground running, earning SEC All-Freshman honors with 12.0 points and 3.6 assists over 32 games, but the Commodores went 11-21 on the season.

While the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted the 2020-21 season, Pippen stepped up his game, boosting his averages to 20.8 points and 4.9 assists over 22 games, good for First Team All-SEC honors, but Vanderbilt again struggled with a 9-16 record.

This past season, Pippen again earned All-SEC First Team selection, leading Vandy to a 19-17 record with averages of 20.4 points, 4.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. His scoring led the SEC and ranked 14th in all of NCAA Division I.

Comparing Scotty Pippen Jr. to Scottie Pippen in college

The paths of the two could not be much different.

Scottie Pippen began his college career as a 6-foot-1 walk-on at NAIA Central Arkansas, while Scotty Pippen Jr. earned a scholarship to Vanderbilt, a high-major Division I program.

The elder Pippen sprouted to 6-foot-8 while in college, allowing him to blossom into one of the nation’s best players with averages of  23.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.1 steals per game as a senior, resulting in his being selected fifth overall in the 1987 NBA Draft.

Scotty Pippen Jr. entered — and leaves — college standing at 6-foot-1, impacting his rebounding numbers, but his assists and steals figures suggest he and his father share a few instincts.

NBA

Pippen was one of the players invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Here is how he measured out:

• Height (w/ shoes): 6’1.5″
• Weight: 180.0 lbs.
• Body fat: 5.3 percent
• Hand dimensions length, width: 9.0 inches, 7.75 inches
• Standing reach: 8’10
• Wingspan: 7’1.25″

At the combine, Pippen impressed in the scrimmages, displaying his ability to score at multiple levels and make high-effort plays on the defensive end. 

Pippen was not listed on SN’s mock draft or top-60 big board. Although he went undrafted, he could prove to be a steal for the Lakers.

Early Years and College Career

Hall of Fame NBA forward Scottie Maurice Pippen was born on September 25, 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas. The youngest of Preston and Ethel Pippen’s 12 children, Pippen played both football and basketball as a young boy.

During his senior year at Hamburg High School, he led the team to the state playoffs and earned all-conference honors. Perhaps scared off by his slight frame — he stood just 6’1″ and weighed 150 pounds — no college offered him a basketball scholarship.

As a favor to his high school coach, the University of Central Arkansas offered Pippen a chance to become a student manager of the basketball team. During his freshman year, however, Pippen ended up making the team as a walk-on. Over the next four seasons, Pippen’s growth in height — he eventually stood 6’8″ — was matched by his stature among other top-level NCAA players. During his senior season at UCA, Pippen averaged 23.6 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Wife and Children

Pippen has been married twice and is the father of five children. Since retiring from the NBA, Pippen, who lives in Florida, has worked as a basketball analyst for the Bulls as well as for ESPN and ABC. Additionally, he’s worked as a special assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Bulls.

QUICK FACTS

• Name: Scottie Maurice Pippen
• Birth Year: 1965
• Birth date: September 25, 1965
• Birth State: Arkansas
• Birth City: Hamburg
• Birth Country: United States
• Gender: Male
• Best Known For: Scottie Pippen teamed up with Michael Jordan to lead the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles. In 1996, he was named one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players.
• Astrological Sign: Libra
• Interesting Facts

  The first NBA game Scottie Pippen saw in person was the first NBA game he played in.

CITATION INFORMATION

• Article Title: Scottie Pippen Biography
• Author: Biography.com Editors
• Website Name: The Biography.com website
• Url: https://www.biography.com/athletes/scottie-pippen
• Access Date:
• Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
• Last Updated: July 8, 2020
• Original Published Date: April 3, 2014

Career Earnings & Salary

Year	Team	Salary
2011/12	Golden State Warriors	$2,126,520
2012/13	Golden State Warriors	$2,222,160
2013/14	Golden State Warriors	$2,317,920
2014/15	Golden State Warriors	$3,075,880
2015/16	Golden State Warriors	$15,501,000
2016/17	Golden State Warriors	$16,663,575
2017/18	Golden State Warriors	$17,826,150
2018/19	Golden State Warriors	$18,988,725
2019/20	Golden State Warriors	$32,742,000
2020/21	Golden State Warriors	$35,361,360
2021/22	Golden State Warriors	$37,980,720
2022/23	Golden State Warriors	$40,600,080
2023/24	Golden State Warriors	$43,219,440
Total Career Earnings:	$268,625,530

NBA Salary

In 2011, Klay Thompson signed a four-year rookie contract with the Golden State Warriors worth $9.7 million.

Thompson earned $1.7 million in his first NBA season, and his annual salary consistently increased yearly, reaching $3.1 million in 2014.

In 2015, Thompson signed a new four-year contract worth $68.9 million with the Warriors, increasing his average annual salary from $2.4 million to $17.2 million.

The deal was fully guaranteed, and Thompson’s highest earning year on the agreement was 2018 when he earned $18.98 million.

In 2020, he signed a new five-year contract worth $189.9 million with the Warriors.

He earned $32.7 million for the contract’s first year, increasing to $43.2 million for the fifth and final year.

Thompson secured $187.9 million of the contract’s value before it expired in 2024, and it’s unknown whether Thompson will re-sign with the Warriors for the 2024/25 season.

Thus far in his NBA career, Klay Thompson has earned $266.2 million.

Endorsements

In the early days of his NBA career, Klay Thompson had an endorsement deal with Nike, but the details were never publicly disclosed.

However, in 2014, he switched to the Chinese shoe manufacturer ANTA, securing a three-year, $9 million deal. Through his partnership with the brand, Thompson released his first signature shoe, the KT1.

Thompson earned $3 million/year with ANTA until 2017 when he negotiated a ten-year extension worth $80 million with the brand. His annual payments from ANTA increased by $5 million compared to the previous deal. Thompson has since released nine shoe models with the company, the most recent being the ANTA KT9.

Although his shoe deal earns him a minimum of $8 million annually, Thompson’s overall endorsement income is estimated at $20 million annually. Other NBA players who have partnered with the brand include Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward.

Many of the remaining millions can be attributed to bonuses and royalties. However, KT also earns from various sponsorships with brands such as Waiakea Water, Bevel, Mercedes-Benz, Tissot, and NERF.

What are his career earnings?

His years of success playing basketball and Olympic fame helped earn Pippen a large fortune and a number of high-paying endorsements with companies such as Frito-Lay, Visa, Ameritech Cellular TV, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Nike. Moreover, his total career earnings after 17 seasons added up to approximately $109 million. The highest-paying season occurred when he played his last season with the Rockets in 2003 with $19 million. 

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan no longer remain on friendly terms after dominating the NBA together in the 1990s while playing for the Chicago Bulls.  (Noam Galai/Getty Images for SiriusXM)