Dennis Rodman, nicknamed "the Worm," is a retired American professional basketball player celebrated as one of the NBA's best rebounding forwards. He played for several teams, including the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. Initially a small forward, he transitioned to power forward, gaining recognition for his exceptional defensive and rebounding skills.
On May 13, 1961, Dennis Keith Rodman was born. He later became a professional basketball player known for his defensive and rebounding skills.
In the 1991-92 NBA season, Dennis Rodman's 1,530 season rebounds were the most since Wilt Chamberlain's 1,572 in the 1971-1972 season.
In the 1991-92 NBA season, Dennis Rodman's 1,530 season rebounds were the most since Wilt Chamberlain's 1,572 in the 1971-1972 season.
In 1982, Dennis Rodman was "adopted" by the Rich family as his surrogate family, after befriending their son Byrne Rich at a basketball camp.
Starting in 1983, Dennis Rodman played for Southeastern Oklahoma State University for three seasons.
In 1985, Dennis Rodman led the NAIA in rebounding while playing for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
In 1986, Dennis Rodman led his team to the NAIA semifinals, scoring 46 points and grabbing 32 rebounds in a single game. He was then invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, catching the attention of the Detroit Pistons.
In 1986, Dennis Rodman was drafted by the Detroit Pistons as the third pick in the second round (27th overall).
In 1987 Donald Trump published the book "The Art of the Deal", which Dennis Rodman later gifted to the North Korean Minister of Sports as a gift for Kim Jong Un.
In the 1987 playoffs, Dennis Rodman feuded with Boston Celtics guard Dennis Johnson, taunting him during a game.
In the 1987-88 season, Dennis Rodman steadily improved his stats, averaging 11.6 points and 8.7 rebounds and starting in 32 games.
During the 1988-89 season, Dennis Rodman continued as a bench player, contributing effective defense and earning a spot on the All-Defensive Team.
In 1988, the Detroit Pistons lost in seven games against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Also in that year, Dennis Rodman and his girlfriend Annie had a daughter named Alexis.
In 1989, the Detroit Pistons won the NBA Championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the NBA Finals. Dennis Rodman dominated the boards, grabbing 19 rebounds in Game 3.
In the 1989-90 season, the Detroit Pistons lost defensive forward Rick Mahorn.
During the 1990-91 season, Dennis Rodman established himself as the starting small forward for the Detroit Pistons.
In 1990, Dennis Rodman won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and the Detroit Pistons claimed their second NBA title, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in five games.
During the 1991-92 season, Dennis Rodman made a remarkable leap in his rebounding, winning his first of seven consecutive rebounding crowns.
From 1991 on, Dennis Rodman established himself as one of the best rebounders of all time, averaging at least 15 rebounds per game in six of the next seven years.
In 1991, Dennis Rodman won his second Defensive Player of the Year Award, averaging 8.2 points and 12.5 rebounds. The Pistons were swept by the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals.
On March 4, 1992, Dennis Rodman had a career-high 34-rebound game.
In March 1992, Dennis Rodman grabbed a career-high 34 rebounds in a game.
In May 1992, Dennis Rodman experienced a tough loss when coach Chuck Daly resigned. Rodman skipped the preseason camp and was fined $68,000.
In February 1993, Dennis Rodman drove to The Palace of Auburn Hills late one night carrying a loaded rifle in his truck, debating whether or not he wanted to continue living, an event later described in his biography.
On October 1, 1993, the Detroit Pistons traded Dennis Rodman to the San Antonio Spurs.
In 1993, Dennis Rodman joined the San Antonio Spurs, a team centered around David Robinson. Rodman played power forward and won his third consecutive rebounding title, averaging 17.3 rebounds per game, and was named to the All-Defensive Team.
In 1993, after aborting a suicide attempt, Dennis Rodman reinvented himself as a "bad boy", becoming known for controversial antics.
In the 1992-93 season, Dennis Rodman and Annie Bakes were divorcing, and the Detroit Pistons missed the 1993 playoffs.
During the 1994 season, Dennis Rodman clashed with the San Antonio Spurs front office. He was suspended multiple times and suffered a shoulder separation in a motorcycle accident. Despite playing only 49 games, Rodman secured his fourth straight rebounding title, averaging 16.8 rebounds per game, and made the All-NBA Team.
Horace Grant left the Chicago Bulls before the 1994-95 season, creating a void at the power forward position which Rodman would later fill.
In 1994, Dennis Rodman displayed unconventional behavior, including dyeing his hair in various colors and having an affair with Madonna. During the season, Rodman headbutted Stacey King and John Stockton, refused to leave the court after being ejected. The Spurs were eliminated in the first round of the 1994 playoffs by the Utah Jazz.
Before the 1995-96 season, Dennis Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls for Will Perdue to fill the power forward position. He chose the number 91 since the number 10 was retired. Rodman adapted well, averaging 5.5 points and 14.9 rebounds per game, winning another rebounding title as part of the Bulls team that achieved a 72-10 regular-season record.
On January 16, 1996, Dennis Rodman recorded his first triple-double against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 10 points, grabbing 21 rebounds, and adding 10 assists. He was named in the All-NBA Defense First Team.
On March 16, 1996, Dennis Rodman headbutted referee Ted Bernhardt during a game in New Jersey, resulting in a six-game suspension and a $20,000 fine.
In 1996 Rodman garnered much publicity for his public antics.
In 1996, Dennis Rodman garnered attention for wearing a wedding dress to promote his autobiography, "Bad As I Wanna Be", claiming he was marrying himself.
In 1996, Dennis Rodman wore a wedding dress to promote his autobiography, "Bad as I Wanna Be".
In his 1996 biography, "Bad As I Wanna Be", Dennis Rodman expressed his feelings about not having a relationship with his father for over 30 years.
In the 1996 NBA Finals, Dennis Rodman played a significant role in the Chicago Bulls' victory against the Seattle SuperSonics. In Game Two, Rodman secured 20 rebounds, including a record-tying 11 offensive boards. In Game Six, he again grabbed 19 rebounds and 11 offensive boards. Rodman's performance was pivotal in the Bulls' success.
In the 1996 NBA Finals, Dennis Rodman twice snared 11 offensive rebounds, equalling an all-time NBA record.
On January 15, 1997, during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dennis Rodman kicked cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin after tripping over him. Rodman was suspended for 11 games without pay and paid Amos a $200,000 settlement.
On December 29, 1997, Bubba Wells of the Dallas Mavericks committed six intentional fouls against Dennis Rodman in only three minutes, setting the record for the fastest foul out in NBA history in an attempt to exploit Rodman's poor free throw shooting. Rodman made 9 of 12 free throws, foiling the plan.
After the 1997-98 season, the Bulls started a massive rebuilding phase. Head coach Phil Jackson and several members of the team left.
In 1997, Dennis Rodman had a starring role in the action film "Double Team".
In the 1996-1997 NBA season, Dennis Rodman secured his sixth consecutive rebounding title, averaging 16.7 rebounds per game. The Chicago Bulls reached the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, with Rodman playing a key role in their victory.
After the 1997-98 season, the Bulls started a massive rebuilding phase. Head coach Phil Jackson and several members of the team left.
In 1998, Dennis Rodman joined the Los Angeles Lakers, playing 23 games and averaging 2 points and 11 rebounds per game.
In 1998, Dennis Rodman won his seventh consecutive rebounding title with 15.0 rebounds per game. Before Game Four of the 1998 NBA Finals, Rodman left the team to go wrestling with Hulk Hogan, resulting in a $20,000 fine. The Chicago Bulls won their third title in a row, with Rodman securing his fifth NBA ring.
On January 21, 1999, Dennis Rodman was released by the Chicago Bulls before the start of the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season.
In 1999, Dennis Rodman had a starring role in the action film "Simon Sez".
In 1999, Dennis Rodman played for the Los Angeles Lakers and was released in the offseason after playing in only 23 games.
In the 1999-2000 season, Dennis Rodman signed with the Dallas Mavericks. He played 12 games, received six technical fouls, was ejected twice, and served a one-game suspension.
In 2000, Dennis Rodman's brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks was marked by erratic behavior. He was eventually waived by the team after playing 12 games.
In 2002, Dennis Rodman was arrested for interfering with police investigating a code violation at a restaurant he owned. However, the charges were eventually dropped.
In 2003, after a hiatus, Dennis Rodman returned to basketball, playing for the Long Beach Jam of the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the 2003-04 season, with the aim of being called up to the NBA.
In early 2003, Dennis Rodman was arrested and charged with domestic violence at his home in Newport Beach for allegedly assaulting his then-fiancée.
In April 2004, Dennis Rodman pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to drunk driving in Las Vegas. He was fined $1,000 and ordered to serve 30 days of home detention.
In 2004, Dennis Rodman played in Mexico with Fuerza Regia.
In 2004, Dennis Rodman was the winner of the $222,000 main prize of the edition of Celebrity Mole.
In 2004, during the 2004-05 season, Dennis Rodman signed with the Orange County Crush of the American Basketball Association (ABA).
In November 2005, Dennis Rodman played one match for Torpan Pojat of Finland's basketball league, Korisliiga.
On January 26, 2006, Dennis Rodman signed a one-game deal with the Brighton Bears of the British Basketball League to play against Guildford Heat.
On May 1, 2006, Dennis Rodman played in an exhibition game in the Philippines, where his team lost to the Philippine national basketball team 110-102 at the Araneta Coliseum. Rodman scored three points and recorded 16 rebounds.
On April 30, 2008, Dennis Rodman was arrested following a domestic violence incident at a Los Angeles hotel.
On June 24, 2008, Dennis Rodman pleaded no contest to misdemeanor spousal battery charges. He received three years of probation and was ordered to undergo one year of domestic violence counseling as well as 45 hours of community service.
On April 1, 2011, the Detroit Pistons retired Dennis Rodman's No. 10 jersey.
On April 4, 2011, it was announced that Dennis Rodman would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Dennis Rodman would meet his father again in 2012 after more than 30 years of separation.
In 2012, Dennis Rodman was left trying to explain missed child support payments in an Orange County, California, court due to funds being stolen by Peggy Ann Fulford.
On February 26, 2013, Dennis Rodman made a trip to North Korea with Vice Media correspondent Ryan Duffy to host basketball exhibitions and met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Rodman and his travel party were the first Americans to meet Kim.
In July 2013, Dennis Rodman told Sports Illustrated about his "mission" to break the ice between hostile countries, expressing his belief that he should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.
On September 3, 2013, Dennis Rodman flew to Pyongyang for another meeting with Kim Jong Un, and discussed Kim's daughter and potential training of the North Korean national basketball team.
In December 2013, Dennis Rodman announced plans to visit North Korea again with former NBA players for an exhibition basketball tour, scheduled for January 2014.
As of 2013, Dennis Rodman had stopped communicating with the Rich family.
In 2013, Dennis Rodman attracted international attention for his visits to North Korea and his subsequent befriending of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
On January 7, 2014, Dennis Rodman made controversial comments during a CNN interview implying that Kenneth Bae was at fault for his imprisonment, sparking widespread criticism.
Dennis Rodman's team held one of two exhibition basketball games in North Korea on January 10, 2014.
On July 24, 2015, Dennis Rodman publicly endorsed Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
On May 2, 2016, Kenneth Bae credited Dennis Rodman with his early release from North Korea, stating that Rodman's rant raised awareness of his case.
On November 21, 2016, Dennis Rodman was charged with causing a hit and run accident, lying to police, and driving without a license following an incident on Interstate 5 near Santa Ana, California, in July.
In 2016, Dennis Rodman publicly endorsed Donald Trump during his presidential campaign.
In 2016, Dennis Rodman sent out an endorsement tweet stating his support for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
In 2016, Peggy Ann Fulford, who stole funds from Dennis Rodman intended for child support payments, was indicted by the FBI.
In February 2017, Dennis Rodman pleaded guilty to hit and run charges. He was sentenced to three years of probation and 30 hours of community service. He was also ordered to pay restitution and donate $500 to the Victim Witness Emergency Fund.
On June 13, 2017, Dennis Rodman returned to North Korea, meeting with national Olympic athletes and basketball players, viewing a men's basketball practice, and visiting a state-run orphanage. He also gifted the nation's Minister of Sports, for Kim Jong Un, two signed basketball jerseys, two soap sets, and a copy of Donald Trump's 1987 book The Art of the Deal.
In December 2017, Columbia University professor Joseph Terwilliger argued that Dennis Rodman's unique position as a friend to the leaders of both the U.S. and North Korea could provide a much-needed bridge to help resolve the current nuclear standoff.
In 2017, Dennis Rodman's agent, Chris Volo, told ABC News that before they left for the trip, he had asked North Korean officials to release Warmbier as a symbol of good faith for any future sports-relations visits. Volo stated, "I asked on behalf of Dennis for his release three times."
In 2017, The Washington Post questioned whether President Donald Trump sent Dennis Rodman on his visit to negotiate the release of American prisoners or open a back channel for diplomatic communications. The U.S. State Department, White House officials, and Rodman denied any official government involvement in the visit.
In January 2018, Dennis Rodman was arrested for driving under the influence in Newport Beach. He pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges and received three years of probation.
In February 2018, professional scam artist Peggy Ann Fulford, who stole $1.24 million from Dennis Rodman, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay full financial restitution to her victims.
In June 2018, Dennis Rodman visited North Korea, expressing his happiness to be a part of the 2018 North Korea–United States summit.
In May 2019, the Los Angeles Times reported that Newport Beach yoga studio owner Ali Shah accused Dennis Rodman of helping steal over $3,500 worth of items from the studio's reception area, including a 400 lb decorative geode. Rodman disputed the account.
On October 18, 2019, Dennis Rodman was charged with misdemeanor battery after slapping a man at the Buddha Sky Bar in Delray Beach, Florida.
In 2020, Dennis Rodman endorsed and campaigned for the presidential campaign of rapper Kanye West.
In October 2021, Dennis Rodman was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all-time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In 2024, Rodman endorsed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
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