Authorities questioned the former NBA star as part of an ongoing investigation . Pippen was cooperative during questioning , a sheriff 's lieutenant says . ( CNN ) -- Detectives in California questioned former NBA player Scottie Pippen on Monday as part of an investigation into an assault at a Malibu restaurant over the weekend . Police continued to ask him additional questions about the alleged assault .
Authorities questioned the former NBA star as part of an ongoing investigation . Pippen was cooperative during questioning , a sheriff 's lieutenant says . Police continued to ask him additional questions about the alleged assault .