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Having Been Raised By ‘Strict’ Michael Jordan And Juanita Vanoy, 32 Y/o Marcus Jordan Claims He’ll Be The Same With His And Larsa Pippen’s Potential Child

Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Having Been Raised By 'Strict' Michael Jordan And Juanita Vanoy, 32 Y/o Marcus Jordan Claims He'll Be The Same With His And Larsa Pippen's Potential Child

The romantic involvement between Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan caused a significant media frenzy when their initial outings together were revealed last year. The public’s response was fueled by the connection between Larsa, the ex-wife of basketball icon Scottie Pippen, and her role as a prominent figure on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Miami. As for Marcus, he was raised by the renowned Michael Jordan, a strict and influential father figure during his time with the Chicago Bulls. Now, the 32-year-old Marcus aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps and create a similar foundation of discipline and guidance for his own child.

In addition to creating an uncomfortable situation for Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, the relationship between Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan has drawn attention due to the significant age gap between them. With Larsa being 48 years old and Marcus being 32, their age difference has been a topic of discussion. However, despite the raised eyebrows, the couple seems content and contented in each other’s company.

Michael’s son recently shared insights into his parenting style on an episode of their podcast, “Separation Anxiety,” shedding light on how he envisions himself as a parent moving forward.

Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, plans on being a “hands-on” dad for his kids

Marcus Jordan, who was brought up by his father Michael Jordan, and his ex-wife Juanita Vanoy, has spoken openly about his strict upbringing. Despite his parents’ separation in 2002 and their subsequent divorce in 2006 after nearly two decades of marriage, Marcus has acknowledged the stringent environment in which he was raised.

He has expressed his own inclination to be deeply involved and engaged in all aspects of his life. He reflected on the influence of his upbringing and his commitment to being actively present in everything he undertakes.

Simultaneously, Marcus Jordan expressed his admiration for the bond Larsa has with her own children. Larsa is a mother of three, having had them with her former spouse, Scottie Pippen. While Marcus intends to be actively involved in parenting, he also desires to cultivate a friendly relationship with his children.

He recognizes the importance of balancing authority and companionship. Marcus aims to create an environment where he can be hands-on and a supportive friend to his kids.

“I feel like the apple doesn’t fall from the tree. I had very strict parents and my upbringing was you know, unique. So I definitely feel like I will be a very hands-on parent, I am overly involved in whatever it is what I do. But I do like the relationship you have with your kids, you know that you are a friend, I would love to have a similar relationship with my kid.”

Larsa Pippen recently spoke about the worst comments she has received

Since going public with their relationship, Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have faced continuous scrutiny from the public. This has been primarily due to the significant age difference between them.

Larsa, in particular, has been subjected to mocking and ridicule. On their podcast, Larsa shared the story of one of the most hurtful comments she received. She was being referred to as Marcus’ “aunty.” Both Larsa and Marcus expressed how hurtful the comment was, emphasizing that their relationship goes beyond such labels.

Given the history between Scottie and MJ, it was inevitable that their connection would create some awkwardness for everyone involved.

However, despite the potential challenges, Larsa and Marcus seem to be thriving and genuinely happy together. They even playfully joked about the possibility of having children. Therefore demonstrating their commitment to their own happiness rather than being concerned about public opinion.

Ultimately, their focus lies on their own relationship, and they are determined not to let outside judgment affect their joy.

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Rishabh Bhatnagar

Rishabh Bhatnagar

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Rishabh Bhatnagar is a Senior NBA Writer at The SportsRush. A lifelong NBA fan, Rishabh has been working as an NBA journalist since 2017. Before joining The SportsRush, he covered the NBA for another popular media platform. Rishabh is a bona fide NBA Historian specializing in uncovering stories from the league's past. He also likes covering trade rumors and player contracts. Rishabh has written almost 800 articles for The SportsRush and is always on the lookout for intriguing NBA stories. He is also a published novelist and an ardent Lakers fan.

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