A Full-Circle Moment for Scottie ThompsonFor Scottie Thompson, meeting Scotty Pippen Jr. carried a deeply personal meaning. The story also resonated with Pippen Jr., who admitted he was amazed to learn about the connection. It’s also crazy that he was named after my dad and now, years later, we’re both here together,” Pippen Jr. said. When asked who had the biggest influence on his basketball career, Pippen Jr. didn’t hesitate to credit his father, six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen. For Scotty Pippen Jr., it was an opportunity to experience the passion of Filipino basketball fans firsthand.