Scottie Pippen Opens Up About His Struggle to Cope With Death of Son Antron Celebrity The 55-year-old Chicago Bulls legend goes on to say that 'there's never enough time' to truly move on from the passing of his eldest son, though he's determined to heal. Jul 3, 2021 AceShowbiz - Scottie Pippen is having a hard time after the passing of his son Antron Jerrod Pippen earlier this year. In a new interview, the 55-year-old former basketball player shared that he still has "up and downs" moments, but he assures people that he's doing "good." "I'm good. I still have my moments of ups and downs, but I'm good," the retired NBA star told PEOPLE, adding, "I will continue to gain strength because today there is none." Scottie went on to say that "there's never enough time" to truly move on from the loss, though he's determined to heal.