Six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen has publicly endorsed Bitcoin, stating that he believes it is the future of currency and has demonstrated longevity and staying power. Pippen’s comments highlight a growing interest in cryptocurrency among professional athletes. Meanwhile, NBA player Tristan Thompson has also expressed strong support for Bitcoin, predicting it could reach a value of $1 million. Thompson described Bitcoin as "the LeBron James of money" and revealed that he turned down a $32 billion offer in Bitcoin. These remarks were made during Bitcoin 2025 events, reflecting the increasing engagement of prominent sports figures with the crypto market.
Scottie Pippen tells @SimplyBitcoinTV he thinks #Bitcoin “is the future.” https://t.co/B4q5jAKSjh
NEW: 🏀 6x NBA Champion @ScottiePippen says he thinks Bitcoin “is the future” and “has proven that it has some longevity.” 🙌 https://t.co/eG7fO4qoYL
NBA star Tristan Thompson spoke with Decrypt at Bitcoin 2025, dishing on assets and athletes alike as he navigates the crypto space. https://t.co/cxDA6VnddU