Scottie Pippen Thanks Bulls for Moment of Silence Honoring Son Antron

Chicago Bulls legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen thanked his former team for honoring his late son, 33-year-old Antron Pippen, with a moment of silence before its home game at United Center against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

Pippen announced his son's death Monday:

The Bulls issued a statement on Twitter afterward:

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson also said a few words on Twitter:

Antron Pippen played college basketball for Texas A&M International University and South Georgia Technical College.

He also suited up for the Upstate Heat in the semi-professional World Basketball Association in 2013.