It's that time again! While the Olympics have always made a great deal of buzz each four years, the disqualification of runner Sha'carri Richardson and the ongoing pandemic have made this year's games at Tokyo all the more newsworthy.
In the latest news, six time NBA champion Scottie Pippen will be offering up his lavish Chicago home as an AirBnB for sports fans to throw viewing parties.
Four lucky individuals will be able to enjoy Pippen's $2 million mansion for just $92 a month. What a snag!
While the eleven season basketball vet currently resides in Los Angeles, Pippen considers his Chi-Town abode as a "kind of vacation home." It's certainly a luxurious vacay spot as the Mediterranean inspired home comes with as sorts of A-lister worthy rooms. According to Architecture Digest, the basement alone includes a laundry list of amenities: a wine cellar, home movie theater, sauna, and a gym just to name a few.
Pippen will be hosting three days of AirBnB services for four patrons that includes exclusive access to Pippen's home theatre while they sit back and watch the Tokyo games play out. Fans will also get the chance to virtually meet the basketball legend.
"When you enter my home, you’ll step into sport history - finding Olympic Games memorabilia from my time as a U.S. Olympian, plus items from Team USA’s 2020 Medal Stand Collection that you can take home with you!" the online listing for the experience reads, "During your overnight stay, you and up to three guests have the opportunity to watch the magic of the Olympic Games basketball competitions on NBCUniversal’s broadcast networks and streaming services from my home theater."
The patrons will certainly feel at home as they'll be able to take a dip in the baller's huge pool, complete with water slides! They'll be able to shot some hoops in Pippen's outdoor basketball court and play on his hockey table in the basement. The lucky fans can even try out his vintage Mrs. Pac-Man machine.
Bookings go live on July 22nd while the mansion will be available to renting on August 2nd, 4th, and 6th. If your not able to book a spot, you can still book a virtual experience to see the massive home.
Sources: Architecture Digest, AirBnB, Hyperbeast