Michael Saylor Reacts to Scottie Pippen Claiming He Met Satoshi in 1993
Scottie Pippen Says He Met Satoshi: Former NBA star Scottie Pippen claims he met Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in 1993.
Former NBA legend Scottie Pippen caused a stir at a recent crypto conference, claiming he met Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in 1993—years before the Bitcoin white paper debuted. Pippen confidently stated he has “a good relationship” with Nakamoto, leaving many in the crypto space scratching their heads.
This is bigger than a game—we’re building the #1 sports brand on the blockchain. Watch my full sit-down from the Cantor Crypto Conference as I talk #Bitcoin with Michael @Saylor and the journey of bringing the most iconic collectible, the @Game5Ball aka $BALL, on Bitcoin. 🏀🔥 pic.twitter.com/9dInX1DJFa
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) November 17, 2024
Michael Saylor, the Bitcoin maximalist and MicroStrategy chairman, was visibly shocked during Pippen’s revelation. Clips of Saylor’s reaction quickly went viral, with Bitcoiners roasting Pippen online. Many are labeling the claim as a blatant “cap” and suspect it’s a promotional stunt for his tokenized project, BALL.
Criticism piled up, with some calling Pippen’s move “suspicious” and accusing him of trying to scam the Bitcoin community. As one follower bluntly put it: “Saylor’s face says it all.”
What do you think—did Scottie Pippen really meet Satoshi or is this just for clout? 😂
