40 Minutes of Dennis Rodman Stories told by NBA Legends

[@michaelterrell4440]

Dennis Rodman's basketball IQ, approach to the game, and non -stop motor were simply unmatched. He had a complete understanding of his own strengths vs. weaknesses and how to adjust with mental tactics. One of my all time favorite players.

[@roblacitinola866]

The Golden era of Basketball, and Dennis was a big part of it, sure do miss those days...

[@rickeycurley9095]

He was the reason I became a Pistons fan, his energy I love. He got da crowd going every time. The silver dome was rockin' in those days ❤

[@delgadogarces]

High IQ and a real student of the game! Genius!

[@russellmagsanide]

As a 90s kid watching the 2nd 3-Peat Bulls, I love watching Rodman, I mimicked my game after him with outrageous hustle. But my favorite time to watch him was on his B-Day, he would just go off scoring with 3-pointers, showing he's more than a rebounder. But the NBA misses his personality, no one can replicate.

[@wingman-1977]

Rodman would be averaging over 25 rebounds a game in today’s NBA (and I’m underestimating).

[@thesentinelsfootballchanne3212]

Oh for sure. Considering the amount of three shots taken that are often missed, he would be getting all of those rebounds.

[@calvinhilton7069]

yes. I really don't understand that recent retiree's comment on how Dennis would not fit in today's NBA, because he doesn't shoot the 3. Today's NBA is why the league is failing (viewership wise). Need to get back to TEAM play, DEFENSEive play.

[@truthtruth3717]

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[@wingman-1977]

@@calvinhilton7069 Yeah, Paul Pierce is out of his mind.

[@TrevorHamberger]

I mean if they gave him minutes yeah but they probably wouldn't even play him

[@aldinrivaranggie4853]

Dennis "The Worm" Rodman!!!

[@17thN.O]

Great video BTM about a great player. Dennis Rodman is one of my all-time favorite players. I love unconventionally great and great defensive players. Dennis fits both categories.

[@patrickamtman4804]

I grew up in the 90's on Southside of Chicago and The worm was my guy, I loved everything about him he did what he wanted w who he wanted when he wanted💯💯😁

[@speedymaster5758]

🐐🐐 rodzilla basketball IQ was off the charts and that's why he gelled so well and quickly with the bulls.. Normally it takes a team few seasons to find their rhythm and gell together but that 95/96 bulls and came together so quickly.. And Rodman's addition to the team during the season break was the biggest steal in NBA trade history too..

[@donjuanismo]

Bring it! That's what I'm talking about. Quality videos, like your did early on in your YT career. Kudos to you Shuan David Peace out Wish you all the best with the Last Kumite

[@HIMCULES]

I watched the Bulls - Sonics Finals back then, on a big screen TV, and Rodman was by far the MVP of that series. Jordan miss, Rodman offensive rebound, Pippen miss Rodman put back, they were not going back to defense without scoring. Tough to beat that.

[@boomshakalaka8457]

Yep

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

😂😂😂Jordan was the clear fmvp in every series he played. Jordan avg 30-6-5 to put the Bulls up 3-0 against the Sonics. Only thing Rodman did better than Jordan was rebound

[@HIMCULES]

@sideshowbobsaget8876 That's not the Sonics' opinion. Both their coach and Shawn Kemp clearly state Rodman was the reason the Bulls won the series.

[@87mchale.71]

​@@HIMCULESYes 7points and 14rebounds was more valuable than the best player in the league with 27points 5rbs 4ast 2stls. I can't think of anyone winning MVP with those numbers

[@HIMCULES]

@@87mchale.71 "Stats were invented so that people who don't understand the game, can talk about basketball"

[@nmundy100]

Great video

[@cynthiagolemalares9592]

I am born on the same day as Rodman...played the same position and loved him for all his weirdness, basketball IQ and love for playing...had posters all over my room. I aspired to be like him and I hope I embody him in some ways as an adult now. Just the love he had for ball, people, his way of life...he was just him. Love forever!!!

[@richardpierce7819]

My mom used to go to Bulls games just to watch Rodman play , he was her favorite player.

[@bryanpage7206]

Dennis Rodman was a warrior under the basket. One of the best if not the best rebounder of all time. Unfortunately today's basketball isn't played like that which I definitely miss.

[@j.wright8157]

I met him in Houston a few months ago...nice fellow.🏀

[@richardkeller4892]

Larry Bird was so good that he made him look like a dumb dumb

[@TerryT0114]

I loved him, still do. That guy was great

[@joshnelson4532]

Shout out to my man Sean David. Let’s watch some old school basketball.

[@ATEC101]

My answer to best team of all time starts with one question: 'Who doesn't want to be guarded by Rodman?'

[@andresgiovannycaroaldana3948]

Great video!!!

[@davidbae5615]

a player ppl loved to hate... truely enjoyed watching him play

[@gravityfuzz]

The Crowbar was fun. Dennis ruled the streets of Chicago for a few years. . .meanwhile MJ ruled the planet so no big deal Dennis. You do you bro. Just rebound and wreak timely havoc!

[@kinghill82]

One of them video games gave Rodman his own rebound animations. Did like a split on some rebounds.

[@stevelegreid]

The crazy thing about his Bulls tenure was that he wasn’t an All Star. I feel like people always assume he was

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

He only made 2 AS reserve in Detroit.

[@truthtruth3717]

THERE WILL NO OTHER WORM.

[@thesentinelsfootballchanne3212]

Dennis Rodman is one of one. He's like an outlaw of basketball like a Johnny Cash is to country music. He's an individual. And in a time where self expression to that degree on the Chicago Bulls made him a huge media sensation, it NEVER impacted his play on the game. He was focused more on winning than the media was on his antics. Oh and it's not always about scoring that wins you rings. Dennis Rodman had a game in the finals with 9 points but 19 rebounds. 19 rebounds and then he'd pass to MJ. No wonder MJ still got respect for him. He was about winning at all costs.

[@xtina2189]

Back when the characters in the NBA were actually charming and likeable(unless you were rooting for the other team.)

[@BridgesOnBikes]

Is Robert Parish losing it? did he forget about the first 3 peat?

[@djyanno]

It's funny to see Bill Winnington talk about Rodman. He is the color commentator for the local team in Montreal and my court tickets were right next to him. Got to shake his hand but was dying to ask him for an unknown Rodman story.

[@brianjenkins9772]

In today's NBA DENNIS would average 25 to 30 rebounds a night. THE BEST REBOUNDER TO EVER PLAY THE GAME. Nothing but love for THE WORM

[@joesephnicholls1363]

Yes, best defender of all time, hands down.

[@juliuscezarmontilla4770]

THE WORM was my Idol sice ive seen him played the Game.

[@FuShengAlex]

Very little about his Spurs tenure. Big shocker of course it gets swept under the carpet. No Alpha isiah or Michael to hide behind. He tried his "mindgames" on Hakeem and then when he saw he couldnt get under his skin or stop Dream from kicking his a** , he just sat on the bench crying with his socks off. Glad i dont have to see him play anymore. Biggest flopper ever.

[@BigDaddy-vh5jv]

Draymond vs Shaq Shaq wins 10/10 Rodman vs Shaq I’d say 50/50 Shaq won’t win all the time but won’t lose either Rodman was a beast at 6-10

[@Rolando760]

Robman was the best they will never be a defense like him ever

[@impairedthoughts4701]

The mad scientist of rebounding is what I grew up calling him.

[@ericbritchie]

Imagine Jamal Murry at 1, Braun at 2, MPJ at 3, Dennis Rodman at 4 and Nicola Jokic at 5. He would still fit on some teams.

[@Xenophon120]

The best defensive player during the leagues defensive peak, and viewership peak! Place him in charge of officiating and watch defense and viewers come back!

[@FuShengAlex]

Puhleeze definitely not over Hakeem. Hakeem won more DPOYs in the same era, is the GOAT shotblocker, and the greatest stealing big man of all time. Btw didnt this guy sit on the bench pouting in his socks pouting after Hakeem laid the smackdown on him?? 😂😂

[@Xenophon120]

@@FuShengAlex Hakeem was a great player! He wasn’t a defensive specialist he also was his teams main scorer. I don’t remember Hakeem taking over games on defense alone. Hakeem outplayed his peers at the center position. Rodman shut Shaq down, amazing considering size difference. He also guarded all 5 positions. He was a master at the mental game as well constantly finding a way to disrupt his opponents focus and poise. Rodman never won DPOY after he started dying his hair and being a thorn in NBA’s side. Not because he wasn’t the best defensive player in those years but rather the Sports writers, broadcasters, and the league office didn’t want to reward a rebellious and disruptive Rodman who’s life choices they didn’t agree with. Hakeem won DPOY 2 times and was 5 times all defense 1st team. Rodman won DPOY 2 times and was 7 time all defensive 1st team. Hakeem was a great player top 5 center all time but not a better defensive player than Rodman.

[@FuShengAlex]

@Xenophon120 Hakeem never once in his entire career had a teammate make a all nba defensive team and yet the rockets from 87-88 to 93-94 were a top 5 rated defensive team. He was Houstons heart and soul on defense he had to guard a myriad of HOF PFs and Cs in that era, protect the rim and even block away from it from time to time (see starks) and create the most turnovers, almost at the level of legendary thieves like Pippen, Jordan and Payton some times. So how did Ewing only shoot 36% in the 94 Finals? How did Robinson only manage 44% FG? Shaq led the NBA in scoring in 95 and scored a point less in the Finals vs Hakeem and forced into many turnovers. Stop making me laugh. Show me ONE time in Rodmans career when he was the only all nba defensive selection on the team? He NEVER had to CARRY a team defensively. I wouldn't take Rodman over either Robinson or Duncan either. Politics had nothing to do with it, he wasn't as impactful as Hakeem.

[@chrism6989]

Krause fleeced the spurs. Can't believe they gave us rodman for will Purdue straightup

[@87mchale.71]

The spurs gave Rodman away. Teams didn't want to take a risk on him. Spurs were more than good without Rodman.

[@joshuaking2944]

To this day I maintain if Rodman wasn't with the Bulls in late 90's they most likely would not have won their championships. His defense, rebounding, athleticism, and intangibles literally filled the few holes that team had.

[@leeh9420]

LoL @ Robert Parish. They'd already won three before Rodman ever stepped on the court in a Bulls uniform...

[@binkymagnus]

i feel like a lot of people never recognized Rodman's intelligence and thoughtful approach to the game at the time because of his quirkiness

[@anthonyclay5666]

To remember is great if the rememberance remembered

[@erichuffman6763]

Dennis Rodman is by far the best athlete to ever play the game he would’ve shut down LeBron he would’ve shut down kd the best rebounder ever and top 3 defenders ever

[@Ronaldallannival1]

Thars true,when rodman guard you you can even get a double digit point

[@mareksaltberg1484]

Kemp's Brickowski story 🤣🤣🤣

[@denvergrouch3664]

Worm strikes me as the type that wears a cape...it is good cape weather

[@keithhackett5103]

There is a myth about the Bad Boy Pistons that they were only about throwing you to the ground in the paint. I'm not saying this was entirely wrong at times, but it doesn't give Dumars and Rodman the credit they deserve for being incredible defenders. Rodman was a nightmare and could guard any position on the floor. And his rebounding was just stupid-good at times. He was a HOFer way before he even joined the Bulls, imo.

[@Brdr685]

If he had a reliable 3 point shot, he would be an elite popper and an even bigger nightmare

[@jevogroni4829]

you know why I'm here

[@blackangel1175]

The greatest teammate MJ ever had 💯 The 70 game season pippen miss 40 % of the games with back issues

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

98 when Pippen missed half the season. 62 wins. Rodman only played 55 games in 97 I think Bulls won 69 games

[@jonlohrenz5446]

Did Robert Parish forget that MJ and Scottie won 3 titles without Dennis?

[@EricKoonitsky-s1d]

Dennis worked his ass off when he wanted to but he didn't always want to. And, with the possible exception of Karl Malone, there was no whinier personality in the league than Dennis Rodman. Your own video highlights it as one of his many tactical strengths. He deserves his Hall of Fame spot but he doesn't deserve the rock solid lunch pail mythos. Dennis was not stoic. Even in his prime, he required tremendous organization wide support.

[@magikbullit1989]

And the donkey really thinks he shares similarity with the legendary Worm! 😂

[@evilstorm5954]

Imagine lining up against 2 of the biggest mind fkrs in the game. If Jordan isn’t telling you he’s going to score 50, Rodman is asking you to come party with him.

[@MrLock-bx3dg]

Ole Rodzilla would most definitely change the game today, His ability to be anywhere in the paint at any given time and guard who ever he chooses to, I mean come on u got Rudy Gobert as defensive player of year🤣🤣 that’s ridiculous. Dennis would win that outright every time.

[@87mchale.71]

Do Charles Oakley next. Oakley was as good as Rodman.

[@terrancejohnson8017]

Jeremy sochan from spurs need watch film on dennis defense

[@tylerdurden2518]

There's a legendary game where Rodman shut down prime Shaq. Look it up if you don't believe it, Rodman was the real deal.

[@anthonyclay5666]

That's my boy stick to one thing and one thing only our bal the real ball years

[@calvinhilton7069]

Plain and simple....with Chuck Daly and without Chuck Daly

[@MrVante247]

This stuff repeats a little bit....

[@MrReese]

Reggie was always a bit too full of himself for his own good and that one clip showed it :D.

[@WalterCampbell-ic4sy]

Rodman could have averaged a triple double if he wants to but he chose not to score

[@user-ss3ud7pp7f]

Man, imagine if San Antonio hadn’t chased off Rodman and he would’ve been there with Robinson and Duncan.

[@boomshakalaka8457]

In nba jam TE for sega robinson and Rodman was my go to. Take off fouls and goaltending…. We each would get 20 blocks 😂

[@waynebrady1819]

Do you really think the Spurs would have drafted first overall in 1997 and Duncan would have ended up in San Antonio? 55-27 and 62-20 was the Spurs' record when Rodman was there. They did the right thing and the Bulls did the right thing. In Timmy's rookie season, Rodman was still at his peak and then his performance and physicality plummeted rapidly.

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

​@@waynebrady1819Rodman was in decline when before he got to the Bulls. No one wanted Rodman

[@waynebrady1819]

@sideshowbobsaget8876 From an offensive point of view, you're right. Defensively, he was still a monster. Still had over 15 rebounds per game in his Bulls years. However, Rodman wasn't unwanted because of on-court performance, but because of his behavior and therefore off-court issues.

[@FuShengAlex]

Chased off Rodman? Rodmans whiny self left the Spurs no choice but to offload him.

[@fitzt2292]

Paul pierce was wrong. He runs the floor. That 3 beats a 2 stuff is bs. He'd score 20 a game w 20 rebounds.

[@jerrywilson1727]

Larry bird ate him up but rodman was good

[@jamesshepherd5222]

One of my favorite players.

[@jobuhayes8767]

Parrish is smoking. Michael and Scottie won 3 titles without Dennis. Dennis is great, but he's not Michael or Scottie.

[@EyesWideOpen0824]

I disagree Dennis Rodman would thrive in this era look at Draymond Green he can't shoot a lick

[@TerryT0114]

"The Man in him just couldn't allow it". Reign Man talking about Brikowski not liking Dennis kissing him during games😂 I forgot about that

[@redringo]

Sounds like Parish doesnt like Jordan and Pippen or has some bone or he is off his rocker. I would say with all respect to you buddy you wouldnt have won shit without Bird.

[@FuShengAlex]

With Bird around Jordan doesnt ever win a thing 😂😂