Scottie Pippen Goodman Theatre Debut Was Wish From 7-Year-Old Cancer Patient

Bulls Megastar Grants Tiny Cancer Patient's Holiday Wish

Bulls great Scottie Pippen was always known for his versatility, but it turns out that applies to more than just Pip's on-court skills.

The former #33 made his stage debut during the Friday performance of "A Christmas Carol" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, reports the Associated Press. The NBA legend appeared with a special co-star, 7-year-old La’Ren Kimble, who enjoyed her main stage moment as a beneficiary of Make-A-Wish Illinois in the one-night-only event.

According to a release from the Goodman, Kimble was diagnosed in 2007 with a Wilms' tumor, a cancer of the kidneys that typically affects children. The Goodman said the Rockford, Ill. native "loves being in the limelight and dreams about acting — whether on stage or film someday."

Kimble told ABC Chicago she "loves acting" and is a fan of Pippen's. The 7-year-old reportedly had slight pre-show jitters saying she felt "scared, amazing, I don't know."

The Hall of Famer, now special adviser to the team's President and COO Michael Reinsdorf, said in a statement, “I’m excited to step on a different stage of sorts, and look forward to being part of what has been a Chicago holiday tradition for so many years. I hear La’Ren is an aspiring actress, and I’ll do my best to make her and the cast of 'A Christmas Carol' proud.”

The pint-sized actress and towering 6'8" basketball great both appeared in walk-on roles wearing costumes tailored specially for them.

The Make-A-Wish-Illinois and Goodman partnership has previously paired children fighting life-threatening illnesses with Chicago sports stars and media personalities.

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