According to U.Today, American basketball star Scottie Pippen, widely regarded as one of the greatest small forwards of all time, has shown renewed interest in the cryptocurrency space. In a recent social media post, Pippen asked his followers whether he should choose Ethereum or Solana. Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz responded, noting that both cryptocurrencies have their merits. Other users also chimed in, pitching their favorite coins to Pippen.
This is not the first time the six-time NBA champion has ventured into the crypto world. Pippen previously launched his own collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in partnership with Web3 company Orange Comet. The Olympic gold medalist expressed his gratitude on Twitter after the collection sold out in less than two minutes, surpassing the record set by actor Anthony Hopkins' NFT collection, which sold out in seven minutes.
Apart from his achievements on the basketball court, Pippen is also known for his feud with former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan, who is often considered the greatest basketball player of all time. Last year, Pippen made headlines by calling Jordan a 'horrible player' during a podcast appearance. Jordan has also shown interest in the crypto industry, launching HEIR, a Solana-based Web3 platform for fan engagement, in 2021. In 2022, HEIR introduced its first NFT collection called '6 Rings,' inspired by the Chicago Bulls' six NBA championships during the 1990s, led by Jordan.
