Scottie Pippen’s son Antron has died at age 33

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen's oldest son Antron has died, aged 33.

Pippen announced his son's death on Twitter on Monday, saying that Antron died on Sunday.

"The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game," he said. "Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn't had it, I truly believe he would've made it to the NBA. He never let that get him down, though – Antron stayed positive and worked hard, and I am so proud of the man that he became."

Antron's cause of death is not immediately known.

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