Kavion Pippen

Kavion Pippen
No. 33 – Maine Celtics
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1996-10-15) October 15, 1996 (age 28)
Hamburg, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolHamburg (Hamburg, Arkansas)
College
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Austin Spurs
2021Al Sadd
2021Étoile Sportive de Radès
2021–2022Real Valladolid
2022Soles de Mexicali
2022–2023Long Island Nets
2023Nelson Giants
2024–presentMaine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Third-team All-MVC (2018, 2019)
  • MVC All-Defensive Team (2019)
  • MVC All-Newcomer Team (2018)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Kavion Pippen (born October 15, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Southern Illinois Salukis.

High school and college career

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Pippen attended Hamburg High School in Hamburg, Arkansas, and then played his first two college basketball seasons for Three Rivers College.[1]

In 2017, Pippen transferred to Southern Illinois. In two seasons for the Salukis, Pippen averaged 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.[2]

Professional career

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Austin Spurs (2019–2020)

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After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Pippen spent preseason with the Golden State Warriors.[3][4] On October 26, 2019, he was acquired by the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League.[5] In 27 games during the 2019–20 season, he averaged 7.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.[6]

Al Sadd (2021)

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In January 2021, Pippen joined Al Sadd of the Qatari Basketball League.[7] He appeared in one game for Al Sadd.[1]

Étoile Sportive de Radès (2021)

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In March 2021, Pippen joined Étoile Sportive de Radès of the Tunisian Championnat National A.[8] In 14 games, he averaged 17.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.4 blocks per game.[1]

Real Valladolid (2021–2022)

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On August 13, 2021, Pippen signed with Real Valladolid Baloncesto of the LEB Oro.[9] In 34 games during the 2021–22 season, he averaged 11.0 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.[1]

Soles de Mexicali (2022)

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In August 2022, Pippen joined Mexican team Soles de Mexicali.[1] In 14 games during the 2022 LNBP season, he averaged 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.[1]

Long Island Nets (2022–2023)

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In October 2022, Pippen joined the Long Island Nets for the 2022–23 NBA G League season.[10][11] In 23 games, he averaged 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.[6]

Nelson Giants (2023)

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On April 15, 2023, Pippen signed with the Nelson Giants for the rest of the 2023 New Zealand NBL season.[12] He parted ways with the Giants on June 8, 2023.[13] In nine games, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.[1]

On October 28, 2023, Pippen returned to the Long Island Nets,[14] but was waived on November 8.[15]

Maine Celtics (2024–present)

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On October 26, 2024, Pippen was selected by the Maine Celtics in the 2024 NBA G League draft.[16]

Personal life

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Pippen is the nephew of former NBA player Scottie Pippen.[17][18] His cousin is fellow basketball player Scotty Pippen Jr.. He is also cousins with volleyball player Taylor Pippen.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Kavion Pippen". australiabasket.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Michael Walton (8 October 2019). "Golden State Warriors add Kavion Pippen, nephew of Scottie Pippen". NBC Sports. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Warriors Sign Free Agent Center Kavion Pippen Guard Devyn Marble Waived". NBA.com. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Warriors Waive Harrison, Pippen and Toscano-Anderson". NBA.com. October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  5. ^ "AUSTIN SPURS ACQUIRE KAVION PIPPEN AND DRAFT KALEB JOHNSON". NBA.com. October 26, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Kavion Pippen". gleague.nba.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Madwar, Ahmad (January 26, 2021). "Al Sadd tabs Kavion Pippen". asia-basket.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  8. ^ Madwar, Ahmad (March 1, 2021). "Kavion Pippe (ex Al Sadd) signs at ES Rades". arfobasket.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "EL PÍVOT KAVION PIPPEN CIERRA LA PLANTILLA DEL UEMC". realvalladolid.es (in Spanish). August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  10. ^ "Kavion Pippen". realgm.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "Long Island Nets Complete 2022-23 Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  12. ^ "KAVION PIPPEN SIGNS FOR 2023". facebook.com/nelsongiants. April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  13. ^ "Official Announcement". facebook.com/nelsongiants. June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster". NetsDaily.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  15. ^ "Long Island Nets Waive Three Players". OurSportsCentral.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  16. ^ Martin, Spencer (October 26, 2024). "Celtics Select Three In G League Draft". NBA.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Scott Gleeson (October 8, 2019). "Warriors sign Scottie Pippen's 6-foot-10 nephew to bulk up frontcourt". USA Today. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  18. ^ Egan, Brendon (May 26, 2023). "NBA great Scottie Pippen has always been in Nelson Giants' import's corner". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  19. ^ Tom Weber (December 27, 2017). "Kavion Pippen not consumed with trying to live up to family name". Carbondale Times. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
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