Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan split over conflicting desire to have children, with insider saying their 16-year age gap was a ‘major factor’ in their relationship’s demise “.
On Monday, news broke that the couple had officially parted ways, just hours after Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa, 49, unfollowed the 33-year-old basketball player on Instagram and posted a message alluding to “ex-partner “Mysterious message.
The estranged couple have yet to publicly confirm their split, but insiders say their differing views on starting a family and their failure to reconcile their visions for the future fueled the breakup.
An insider told MailOnline exclusively: “They loved each other, but once the honeymoon period was over they started to realize they had different priorities.”
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan split after conflict over desire to have children
The couple officially parted ways after “The Real Housewives of Miami” star Larsa, 49, unfollowed the 33-year-old basketball player on Instagram, it was confirmed on Monday.
“Their age difference was a major factor in the breakup, plus Marcus wanted children and she wanted to be more of a celebrity.”
“They have different ideas about the future of their families and that puts a lot of stress on them.
“They were just on different paths, but they were both to blame for not being together – even though they blamed each other for the deaths.”
When asked about the possibility of Larsa and Marcus reconciling, the source said: “Of course there is, but right now, things are fluid and they don’t see much eye-to-eye.”
They added: “They need to get back to where they were before they can succeed and this could be a good test away from home.”
Larsa and Marcus unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted all traces of each other from their respective profiles.
Larsa also asked fans in a poll: “Should your friends unfollow your ex?”
On Monday, she also posted a cryptic message that read: “The man you choose to be your partner affects everything in your life. Your mental health, your inner peace, the love in your heart, your happiness, How you survive tragedy, your successes, how your children will grow up, and more. Make wise choices. ‘
The Real Housewives of Miami character mentioned an ex-partner on the Instagram Stories platform and ran a poll that read: “Should your friends unfollow your ex?”
A source told the Daily Mail: “Their age difference was a major factor in the split, plus Marcus wanted children and she wanted to be more of a celebrity.”
Larsa already has four children with her ex-husband Scottie Pippen, sons Scottie Jr., 22, Preston, 21, and Justin, 18, as well as 14-year-old Daughter Sophia, Pippen’s teammate was Marcus’ father Michael Jordan in the 1990s.
Last year, Larsa and Marcus opened up about their different views on starting a family together.
Larsa said on their podcast Separation Anxiety: “I feel like I’m happy because I have four kids and I feel like you don’t have kids, so basically it’s your problem.
“Because I have four kids, I’m really content.”
Marcus added: “I think that’s something that goes without saying when you’re dating and when there’s an age gap.
“Just like if a man is older, he might have kids, if a woman is older, she might have kids.”
Speaking about his sneaker store, he continued: “But for me, I’ve always considered the Trophy Room my baby.
“Beyond being Michael Jordan’s son, I’ve always wanted to build my own name. So for me, Trophy Room gave me that opportunity as my business. So I’ve always raised it like it was my child.”
On Sunday, Marcus took to social media to pose with his famous father, 60, who has previously publicly expressed his disapproval of his son’s relationship
Larsa already shares four children with her ex-husband Scottie Pippen, while Marcus doesn’t have any.
Larsa previously declared on their joint podcast: “I’m very content with my four kids.”
Larsa and Marcus were first linked in 2022 when they were seen making a loving gesture while walking on Miami Beach.
In July, Marcus’ famous father Michael, 60, expressed dissatisfaction with his son’s relationship with the TV personality.
When asked about the romance, the iconic NBA player laughed at first and then said, “No.”
Larsa later admitted that she was embarrassed and traumatized by Michael’s comments.
‘Oh my God, I’m traumatized. “I felt like it was everywhere and I was a little embarrassed,” she said.
Marcus added: “The root of it all is obviously my dad’s relationship with your ex Scotty. Obviously we never talk about that and I don’t think my dad wants to comment on it either.
“I thought he was just saying no in a joking way because he knew how Jordan played, so I thought it was funny from the beginning.”
Larsa and Scotty married in 1997 but split in 2018. They divorced in 2021.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Larsa and Marcus for comment.