MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 07: Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are seen on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by 305pics/GC Images)
Ahead of Michael Jordan‘s public disapproval of his dating life, Marcus Jordan revealed marrying Larsa Pippen remains a “possibility.”
The couple spoke with Entertainment Tonight about the evolution of their romance and where they stand now. According to ET, the interview took place “days before” MJ’s stance became known.
At the time, Marcus confirmed that his relationship with Larsa is “serious,” from holidays together to recent conversations on marriage and children.
“I think we’re in a more serious phase, but there’s still that honeymoon-level attraction there. We still enjoy spending a lot of time together and making sure we keep each other in the loop with what’s going on in our independent lives,” Marcus said during the 14-minute sitdown.
The pair–primarily Marcus– affirmed Larsa’s claims earlier this year that their families approve of their relationship.
“We spent Thanksgiving together last year, and my family loves her. They think she’s great, and ultimately, I think my family just wants to see me happy. And so as long as I’m happy, they’re happy with whoever I’m dating,” Marcus Jordan said about six-and-a-half minutes in.
Larsa added that it’s “been a fun journey” for them. And a few seconds later, Marcus revealed that there was some “shock and interest” when the dating rumors started last year.
“Everybody had an opinion at first. I think there was some shock and interest early on, but I think that was the whole point of us trying to spend some family time together during the holidays. At least for me, if we’re to be in the media, I kinda need to introduce you to my mom and my mom’s side and my dad’s side, etc., and so I think that went well and so far, so good,” Marcus said.
At the 7:15 mark, the interviewer asked if Marcus got “the Michael Jordan stamp of approval on Larsa.” Marcus Jordan replied, “Yeah, oh yeah,” with a seemingly playful laugh.
But earlier this week, Michael Jordan told multiple media reps in Paris that he disapproves of the romance.
When a reporter asked what he thinks of Larsa and Marcus together, MJ first laughed. When the same reporter pushed, asking if Mapprovedes, the NBA champ shouted “no” and also shook his head no.
It’s unclear if MJ’s opinion of their romance recently changed or whether it’s just the first time he’s expressed his disapproval.
However, the Real Housewives of Miami star and her man are reportedly not letting Michael’s public slam faze them. In fact, according to a source who spoke to US Magazine, the couple allegedly plans “to address Michael this week on their podcast Separation Anxiety.“
Meanwhile, in the interview before MJ’s slam, Marcus and Larsa highlighted how “serious” their relationship is. In addition to meeting each other’s families and doing holidays, business deals, and events together, conversations about marriage and kids are happening.
“I feel like it’s basically Marcus’ decision on if he wants to have kids. I feel like I’m great, but if you wanted to have children, then maybe,” Larsa said motioning toward Marcus. She added, “I would never want him to miss out on that cause I feel like I love my kids so much and there’s not like a more love there.”
The couple also publicly discussed their interest in expanding their family in their podcast episode “In the Name of Love and Babies on The Brain.”
As for marriage, Marcus told the ET interviewer he’s hopeful they’ll tie the knot in the future.
“Hopefully. I think that’s not out of the realm of possibility,” Marcus said. Larsa immediately added, “I think so.”
And Marcus says he “already know[s]” what kind of diamond Larsa would like for an engagement ring. He declared, “It’s gotta be huge.”
“We’ve got the same taste. I like expensive things, and she likes even more expensive things,” he said.
