The Jordan name has always been synonymous with greatness—but not all headlines are made on the hardwood. Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, just found himself in the kind of trouble no amount of championship rings can bail him out of.
The 34-year-old was arrested in Florida on Monday, booked into Orange County Jail, and now faces a trifecta of charges: DUI, cocaine possession, and resisting arrest. TMZ broke the celebrity story, and while details are still unraveling, it’s safe to say His Airness won’t be too thrilled about his son’s latest play.
This isn’t Marcus’ first time dancing with controversy. Last year, he was caught on camera in the South of France appearing to snort a mysterious white powder—because nothing says ‘vacation mode’ like questionable decision-making in the Riviera.
Adding another layer to the chaos is his former relationship with reality TV mainstay Larsa Pippen, 50—yes, that Larsa, ex-wife of Scottie Pippen, the man who rode shotgun to Michael for six Bulls championships. The unlikely romance, a tabloid goldmine from the start, was already raising eyebrows due to their 17-year age gap and the unavoidable Chicago Bulls drama. It all came crashing down, with Larsa ultimately calling it quits, reportedly tired of Marcus’ reckless behavior.
She broke her silence on the split during an appearance on the Amy & TJ podcast in March, serving up a diplomatic but pointed postmortem of their relationship. According to her, time apart gave her the clarity she needed to realize Marcus wasn’t “her guy.”
Their relationship, which ignited in 2022, always had the air of a trainwreck waiting to happen. After all, when Larsa married Scottie in 1997, Marcus was just a seven-year-old kid watching his dad and stepdad-to-be dominate the league together. Talk about a messy love triangle.
Even Michael Jordan himself wasn’t on board with the pairing. In July 2023, the GOAT was cornered by paparazzi after a dinner outing with his wife, Yvette Prieto (who, for the record, also has a significant age gap with MJ). When asked about Marcus and Larsa’s relationship, the legend didn’t mince words. First, he laughed. Then, when pressed, he delivered the final dagger: “No!” before hopping into his ride and speeding off.
Now, with Marcus behind bars and Larsa long gone, one thing’s for sure—being born into greatness doesn’t mean you’re destined to live up to it.
Last modified: February 6, 2025
