Kaylah Walton
Larsa Pippen is often in the spotlight, and her recent comments regarding her breakup with Marcus Jordan, son of the legendary Michael Jordan, reveal a more intimate side to her experiences. She disclosed that a significant factor in her decision to end the relationship was her son, NBA player Scotty Pippen Jr..
During the premiere of ‘The Real Housewives of Miami season 7, Larsa opened up about the moment she realized enough was enough. After enduring a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship, her children expressed their concerns. Scotty Pippen Jr offered some genuine advice, telling her, “stop getting back together and breaking up, just get off the ride.” This prompted Larsa to consider the impact on her family, leading her to think, “I need to step away; my children believe this situation isn’t healthy for me.“
Warning signs and reality check
The relationship brought its own challenges, given that Larsa was previously married to Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, while Marcus is linked to Scottie’s former teammate turned rival, Michael Jordan. To basketball enthusiasts, their pairing seemed unusual, and potentially troublesome. For Larsa’s children, the situation held deeper implications. The connection to the Jordan family stirred up memories of their father’s complex history with Michael, complicating their feelings even more.
Larsa also noticed early warning signs that she initially dismissed. There was an incident where a woman was seen entering Marcus’s home, a red flag that Larsa overlooked but later recognized as a significant concern. Their lifestyles were also mismatched. “When we went out, he preferred to stay at the club until it was empty, with just the janitorial staff around,” she remarked during the episode. Larsa has since prioritized her children and personal well-being, feeling as though they were drifting apart.
A failed attempt to mend a fractured relationship
Despite her efforts to support the relationship for several months, she ultimately realized it was suffering her and her family’s well-being. “I defended my choice to be with him, but it turned out to be unhealthy for both me and my loved ones,” she stated. “Thus, I had to step away.”
Even when filming for RHOM commenced, she still felt the pain of the breakup. She admitted to her mother her discomfort discussing the end of the relationship on camera. Nonetheless, she was preparing for a fresh start. By July 2024, she confirmed her breakup with Marcus and is currently in a relationship with Jeff Coby, a former professional basketball player and author.
Finding peace with Jeff Coby
In contrast to her tumultuous experience with Marcus, Larsa describes her relationship with Coby as stabilizing. “He’s teaching me how to embrace calmness in my life and to approach each day as it comes,” she shared with PEOPLE in June 2025. They connect over shared values, promoting mindfulness, tranquility, and emotional balance.
Ultimately, despite the entanglements of fame, conflict, and family insights, Larsa Pippen’s journey transcends mere gossip. It embodies themes of personal evolution, boundaries, and the importance of listening to one’s children when they recognize what we may overlook.
