The Arrival of Dennis Rodman in Chicago (First Game and Story)

[@ryanomaniac]

My ALL TIME favorite player. Every game this guy was in, the basketball was phenomenal. Intelligence, hustle, rebounding, DEFENSE, underrated passer. Hall of Famer, first ballot. They don't make the like The Worm anymore.

[@harrimetso7495]

👍

[@lk5388]

Part of the reason people like dennis will not be seen in the nba is because of how he entered the league. He was a late round 2 player, and he was determined to make the league. Most late round picks now end up playing in a foreign country or g league, and they may get a couple looks until they hit 30. Dennis was determined, and it so happened the pistons had a role for his type of hustle and relentlessness for defense and rebounding.

[@SundayVenom]

Closest ive seen since is Draymond.

[@emmanuelpaleyan3405]

@@SundayVenom Wallace?

[@lunarjedi7788]

Was there something you put the team through....faster than the speed of light ...pippen--"yes!"..

[@MobaCry]

Rodman + Pippen+ Jordan.... Nobody can beat that. No team can face them ever.

[@paysonfox88]

The 2001 Lakers. The 1986 Boston Celtics. Michael Jordan did not win a single playoff game against Larry Bird or Larry's team. And that would remind you that it took a heroic effort by Allen Iverson and dikembe mutombo to even get a single win off of the Lakers. I think even the 1972 Lakers might have beaten them. Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain match up well with pretty much anyone.

[@BiGsImY]

FACT!!!

[@n.jigmelhendup5495]

MJ with his 80’s team is different than the 96 team😂

[@Ulieq]

@@paysonfox88 That bulls team was only susceptible to good centers.

[@arnocr01]

loved rodman's play. he knew exactly what his job was - get the ball to mike - and he was the best at it.

[@equilibrium_69]

Dennis Rodman is the living embodiment of HUSTLE, the man can outwork ANYONE.

[@nunomoure197]

And outparty! Thats what gets me everytime!

[@midnightfun1277]

Nah he a freak of nature. Imagine shaq a 7'3 guy getting out muscled by him. His strong as hell and a bottomless stamina and energy.

[@jameskim1505]

His core and lower body strength was out of this world. All heart All day !!!

[@paigenucup8105]

@@midnightfun1277 he can party the whole night and still can play the following day. Unlimited Stamina LOL

[@antp5611]

The Worm 🪱 helluva player 👏 eccentric as they come,,mad respect for his work ethic,,,WHY DID HE HAVE TO WEAR A WEDDING DRESS though?

[@heywella]

One of the most entertaining players I've ever watched in any sport. Great addition to the Bulls and he bought just what they needed to go on that 2nd 3peat. Great video as always💯

[@dominiquejones3805]

I wrote a paper on The Worm n the 4th grade & got a 4 outta 4

[@heywella]

@@dominiquejones3805 as you should of. Been a fan of his since his first year with the Spurs. I was 11. Dude was a human cartoon. In a great way.

[@shareofmoney]

He was entertaining but let's not lose fact of this guy was a GREAT basketball player with a HIGH basketball IQ. He did give the Bulls a dominant rebounder and edge on the court. Dennis definitely added something special to the Bulls' second three-peat.

[@chrisruffin4452]

I like Rodman, he brought world peace with 45, it was fun times back then, legend!

[@bigbuffguy9589]

1996 was the best sports year of my life. With MJ fully back and Rodman, I was convinced the Bulls were winning 70. And they did.

[@awesomemcawesomeson5138]

I remember where I was when I first heard the news about Rodman coming to Chicago…and how unbelievably excited I was to hear that news!!!

[@TrahNO2]

Such a good channel for basketball, any era. My personal favorite

[@Lukasz_G]

When I see an episode about Rodman, I'm sure that I must watch it! Thanks Sean for your work.

[@RyanHeinzman1985]

The part in the last dance doc, where they get Dennis back from partying and right away he was out running the whole team. To me just shows how special he was physically

[@Cuervi617]

Rodman was so good on the boards and defense, he could've made the HOF even if he never made a FG.

[@raheemhannah5369]

He is a HOF

[@Cuervi617]

@@raheemhannah5369 we know. I'm just saying he could've made it to the HOF even if he never scored once, just off his defense and rebounding.

[@eFrog27]

@@Cuervi617 he pretty much did. His scoring may as well have been 0 after his first few years on the Pistons

[@jakestephens9992]

Well said

[@SaiyanMotivation109]

I love it when Sean makes videos of the worm! Greatest defensive player of all time!

[@johnmilligan2964]

Probably the greatest roleplayer to ever play in the NBA. He knew exactly what his role was and he was the best at it!

[@wills.9422]

All star* & 2 Time all defensive player of the year

[@tfp2390]

THE WORM, LETS GO! This is becoming one of my favorite channels no cap.

[@williscartee2008]

Dennis was and always will be my favorite player, no one out hustle Dennis, he was just what Chicago needed.

[@artursmya2052]

That man is indestructible. Imagine regular partying, more days with hangover than days without it and yet he was running and pushing weights the whole day. Damn intelligent on the field and always gave 100% of what he had. Even tho he sometimes pushed his court attitude too far, i have mad respect for his work ethics!

[@amalesev]

Harper, Jordan, Pippen, Kukoč, and Rodman. The best starting five and it's not even close. They would rule today's NBA big time.

[@cnn787-i9e]

How about Magic, Scott, Kareem, Worthy, Green? They would win lots of games too.

[@bigbuffguy9589]

Well, Kukoc wasn't a starter, but yeah. The '96 Bulls are the best team of all time.

[@shooter7a]

Some players have an innate sense of spatial acuity as it relates to the flight path of the ball. Dennis knew, he could feel, from watching the arc of a shot, which way it was going to come off. He had a split second advantage over everyone else, and he used this to put himself in position to get the board. A very special talent.

[@codyallen9486]

I have him a lot higher than top 75. He dominated rebounding and defending, not to mention a genuis in mind games and position in basketball. He repeated with two teams not too many people did that..... did anyone?

[@felixmartinez1100]

If you mean back to back, then Robert Horry comes to mind: 2 (back to back) with Houston Rockets ('94 and '95) 2 (3 peat) with Los Angeles Lakers ('00, '01 and '02)

[@codyallen9486]

@@felixmartinez1100 Ron harper as well.

[@felixmartinez1100]

@@codyallen9486 I know one was with the Bulls, which was the other?

[@codyallen9486]

@@felixmartinez1100 the Lakers 2000,2001

[@MrMagnaniman]

@@felixmartinez1100 Pistons, in '89 and '90.

[@lamesalegend]

Never get tired of Rodman videos, Thanks!

[@simplysimple7628]

That guy was the definition of HUSTLE. Dude sacrificed his body for the team. Ultimate teammate. Ultimate pain in the ass opponent.💪🏼👊🏼✊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼 The Worm!!!

[@nefersguy]

Dennis's knowledge of the game was off the charts. The greatest defensive player to ever play the game. That Bulls team in my opinion was the greatest basketball team ever assembled.

[@carmine6871]

What's most impressive about the Bulls was how engaged all the players on that team were from top to bottom. Nowadays it's only about the "superstars" and I find the others players really don't care because of that.

[@mikewilliams9069]

Players today have stewpid afrows and listen to mumble rap

[@MrMagnaniman]

You're totally right. Starting at the top, with Jordan, their mentality was that they were going to be the best team in the NBA by training harder than anyone else. Jordan really created that culture on the team, and, truthfully, it was highly abusive, but it won games. They just weren't interested in wasting time with anyone that wasn't going to work hard, not matter how talented they might be.

[@Hicks-g1m]

Rodman was the perfect rebounder and defender that the Bulls needed despite some of his actions that led him to some fines and suspensions

[@ssshonnn]

Rodman is on my all time starting 5. Magic, Jordan, Durant, Worm, Shaq

[@TheMaddBlackMann]

You got Durant over Kobe and LeBron wow 🤣🤣🤣

[@ssshonnn]

@@TheMaddBlackMann might have to change my mind now. Lol

[@kimberlyanne434]

Dennis Rodman will always be a Chicago Bulls and in the hearts of the Chicago people. ❣️

[@lesliesylvan]

super hustlin' athlete extraordinaire! Love Rodman . . . Just imagine if he learned when he was a youngster and could shoot!

[@mickjoG]

he was a decent enough shooter for Detroit

[@MannyMensah94]

Dope video. Without Dr, The Bulls with Scottie and Michael would not had a second three peat.

[@arlandofrazier]

Exactly ppl like to forget how important his role was

[@MannyMensah94]

@@arlandofrazier facts. He was sort of Horace grant 2.0 outside of offense.

[@arlandofrazier]

@@MannyMensah94 yep I agree without horace or Rodman that defense wouldn’t have been the way it was and definitely the rebounds Rodman and grant pulled in it defense would’ve been scary if they were both on the team together at the same time

[@mikerobinson6969]

@@arlandofrazier i think anyone that understands basketball knows EXACTLY how important he was to that Bulls 3peat.

[@ronaldjackson7541]

Love Rodman but Jordan and the bulls 3peated with will Purdue, Bill Cartwright and Bill willington So as much fun as it was I think the bulls would have won without a 35,36,37 year old Rodman with any good center just in a different way. Jordan just wasn't going to lose.

[@TwoGuns1891]

I REMEMBER EACH & EVERY GAME, THERE WAS A GAME WHERE MICHAEL PASSED TO RODMAN, HE WAS OPEN FOR A 3 POINTER, MIKE PAASED TO RODMAN & THAT BALL WAS ALL NET- It could’ve been a Jumper, all I remember is how Awesome the Bulls were on their 2nd repeat? Watched the 1st repeat with My Dad🙏🏽☝🏽RIP Dad Love You

[@jammzy2959]

❤❤❤

[@JUSTICE-OF-GOD-AND-TRUTH]

He is the Fearless king who can guard bigger than him. He doesn't care, all he knows is get in get Hustle and Hustle and hustle. Get mad get freak get crazy 💪💪💪

[@yonnileung]

Every move of Rodman you can feel really a "Rodman style", unique and full of energy!!!

[@eastern2western]

I love the old days when all the games were in nbc.

[@erickaspiras9941]

There will never be another Dennis Rodman and that Bulls team. I'm fortunate to have witnessed it. I remember when the NBA was so fun to watch. Now it's all about players crying, kneeling, etc. NBA sucks today. When 7 footers are required to take 3s.

[@donkeytime1704]

I love how Gary Payton put it. "Dennis Rodman was the fuck up person, he just fucks everything up..." LOL 🤣

[@smokymcpot5917]

I got to watch these bulls team play in Seattle and Rodman joining team put them on another level. With his rebounds and defense along with mj and pippens defense made them best team ever. Imo

[@explosivehotdogs]

My first basketball memories are of watching the Pistons win their rings (my mother is a Detroit native) while growing up in San Antonio. We were of course happy + surprised to see him join the Spurs, and I remember being bummed to see him go to CHI as I had a bit of an idea what that would mean. While I respected the Bulls as any fan should, it took me 25 years to develop any appreciation for them... time heals all wounds 😄😄😄 Thanks for yet another lovely video and for featuring of one of my all time favorites !

[@somersetcace1]

When he came to Chicago I was also skeptical, but boy was I ever wrong. He came though in a big way. In fact, I believe he deserved the finals MVP against Seattle. Hard to win when you're not the top scorer ad you have Jordan and Pippen on your team, but he deserved it never the less. Whatever else anyone can say about Rodman, his work ethic on the court was unmatched and he was one rebounding machine.

[@isaacgatch9503]

Hi bro im from the Philippines and i've stumbled upon your channel a few months back and thank you for making good contents. God bless you and more power to your channel

[@crash5522]

Im not a B-ball fan at all but Ive had your vids come through my feed a couple of times. The specific info you put out caught my attention to make me sit and watch. Thanks for the hook ups

[@ExMachina70]

MJ being in full support of Rodman in the beginning games must have really helped Rodman's dedication to the team.

[@mikewilliams9069]

Jordan handpicked him

[@myfishisnothappy1595]

One of the best MTB research video. Kudos dude.

[@charleymasubed2510]

Same man..my favorite team of all time ..👍👍👍👍👍

[@juanderingsoul]

Dennis felt the respect from his teammates in Chicago. people showed him that he was appreciated and the team trusted him no matter what he does outside of the court. Dennis is a dependable guy on the floor but other teams chose see the rebel in him. MJ was a leader who maybe tough to his teammates yet very respectful of their choices in their lives outside basketball. had he been rough and controlling to Dennis, there'll never be chemistry between them.

[@ryanlindauer7083]

Another great video from BTM

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

The man was insane, insanely good and probably essential to the Bulls success. He also distracted from MJ’s detractors.

[@raymondperez2972]

Rodman is good, nobody played defense, but he added a important component to his style.....Psychological Warfare whether he knew it or not.

[@carolinecorman1716]

Shawn, you do a great job with your show.

[@TEDSHOTTHAT]

I loved watching that team. 96 season was greatest basketball to watch

[@mikeswan9832]

Dennis played Detroit, San Antonio, Chicago and Los Angeles Lakers...greatness

[@wyliecoyotearizona5219]

I've read all the arguments for and against the GOAT, but without doubt the big three, Jordan, Pippen and Rodman were the the greatest offense and defense in the history of the game. Their last couple of years together when they were fully tuned in to each other made them the most formidable team to have ever played the game. Rodman was the missing piece and whether you love or loath him, he was the ultimate showman on and off the field. There will never be another Dennis Rodman.

[@michaelrincon559]

This guy saved the world twice!

[@miskittt]

You should have shown when Rodman was announced as the pic at the press conference where he debuted his Bulls logo in the back of his hair. That was epic!

[@jordangaul7291]

Great work my dude!

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

The Greatest Offensive and Defensive Rebounder ever and Defender/Dennis Rodman Aka The Worm🐛#NBA🏀

[@chriscoju8395]

Until now he's my favourite defender and rebounder

[@ztoxtube]

The most understated stat for Dennis is the offensive rebounds. Only Moses grabbed o-rebs as frequently as him, and he was the main playmaker under the bucket grabbing a lot of his own misses, unlike Dennis. His contribution on offense is like someone who grabbed 6-7 steals per game near the opponent's hoop.

[@michaeljamesmccabe]

Love Dennis. But, it's important to understand that no other team was interested in him when he went to the Bulls.

[@g99se9]

The Bulls were, and they were the only team that mattered.

[@Changedagain]

Why is it so important? You had the chance 2 be a great player yourself but you chose cream pies.

[@clayman9759]

Shame on them!

[@TheMaddBlackMann]

Yeah after averaging about 18 rebounds a game for a couple years with the Spurs. How stupid does everyone look now?

[@tyleressert914]

That's because no other coaches in the NBA has the balls that Phil Jackson has basically really no other reason fr.

[@TXM33]

The chemistry on the court with the Spurs did not suffer. Two years prior to Rodman the Spurs were upset by Run TMC in the first round and by the Suns (D Robinson out). In Rodman’s second season in San Antonio the Spurs has the best record in the league. The Spurs were upset in Western Conference Finals by the eventual back to back Champion Houston Rockets with Olajuwon and Drexler.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Rodman was the ultimate role player he would get 25 rebounds and not one shot attempt that's y he was so amazing he only had one job and he always knocked it out of the park

[@denisecase807]

Loved him as a Bull. .He knew how to get into his opponent's heads. Did it to Karl Malone, in the Utah series. Cost Utah a championship. Phil Jackson and the Bulls embraced Dennis. And, for his size, he was the greatest rebounder EVER!! Just knew where the ball was going to be.

[@russlikely1137]

❤️ Dennis Rodman

[@stanisawszymon1571]

The best outro in btm history!!

[@PossMcLeod]

Total Bloody Legend! Nuff said

[@toyshanger8945]

I believe Dennis really got a lot more recognition when with the bulls and he totally was happy

[@michaelhinson8391]

Just subscribed… love your content!!!!

[@baldericstories8714]

Rodman played his role very well. It takes a huge burden for shooters to think that there is a teammate out there that will catch their missed shots and give them another chance.

[@fredh353]

One of the best moves ever, getting Rodman is why they got 3 more championships. I don’t think that happens without Rodman

[@red-baitingswine8816]

Great stuff!

[@briananderson9650]

Dennis was the final piece to that DYNASTY

[@RedWarrior081]

3:19 - I loved the way how 5 time NBA champion Rodman got the ire of 7 time NBA champion Horry inside the court LMAO

[@wunnell]

I think that Rodman in Chicago demonstrates the value of respect but also how much success can help mask/avoid other issues. It's pretty clear that Jordan and Pippen didn't really like Rodman and vice versa but they each respected the other enough to value what they did on the court and keep irrelevant personal feelings out of it. The fact that they were winning - both games and championships - made that much easier to do than it it would have been otherwise.

[@delanoarts3703]

The bulls were such a big part of 90s culture everytime I watch something about them I feel like I'm 19 years old I never even watched basketball but rodman was always on the news and Jordan was the most famous person on the planet the 3 90s Michael's all iconic historical figures Jordan was the biggest the jackson then tyson

[@jamesk2295]

As a Bulls fan, in my book, he's tied with MJ as my favorite player of all time. Just a legendary rebounder. For what it's worth, here's my top 15 favorite Bulls of all-time: 1a. MJ 1b. Dennis 3. Pippen 4. Rose 5. LaVine 6. DeRozan 7. Noah 8. Butler 9. Hinrich 10. Love (never saw him play, but his number is retired and he's a total sweetheart of a guy) 11. Deng 12. Gasol 13. Korver 14. Gordon 15. Crawford

[@johnkendall6962]

Dennis was actually my favorite member on the team. He screwed with and got under every other teams best shooter. While very athletic that's not how he beat them. In their mind they were so screwed up by him they played off their game into his and at his game he was going to beat you every time.. While he didn't score often the other team still had to guard him because he could score and if left unguarded he would. His work ethic was unmatched. Some times I think he was just punking us all.

[@報紙印]

As old school basketball fan we all love Rodman the worm

[@kcmichelson4528]

Rodman was crazy lol. Dude would come out and get a technical in like his first 90seconds.

[@d08s]

When U C Rodman with the Spurs pushing the bulls around, bulls be like, "what a horrible son of a bitch, he's perfect."

[@josephd.1501]

Great video. Other than MJ, rodman is my other favorite basketball player! I wish they would bring back the worm shoes as retros!

[@mrflynn01]

I’m from Detroit and we I’ve our BAD Boy Pistons!!!

[@kiljaedyn]

There was a short pause when he was signed leading up to his first game where fans were worried about him ruining chemistry, 5 minutes into the first game, we knew it was a perfect match and he was there to play.

[@romuloambay9624]

jerry krause and phil jackson saw what others failed to recognized dennis' hidden court virtue. .almost everyone else was nega to him. .he became a byword "ridman" except for the pistons then. .no one understand him well except for krause and jackson. . the bulls thought differently. .and the results the bulls gained unprecedented immortality and rodman, unquestionably, contributed so much to it. .he was not only professional but unparrelled as basketball mercenary. .

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

To sum it up rodman is a physical specimen facts.

[@MrMagnaniman]

"We called up Rodman because he was the very best in the league at what he did. We asked if he wanted work out masochistically, never miss games, and threepeat, because we only care about winning. He said yes." -Michael Jordan, probably When those Bulls beat my Pacers in 98, it was the rebounds that won it for them. The Pacers were playing great defense and their FG% in most games was higher, but the Bulls were getting that many more FGA to overcome their relative inefficiency. Because of the rebounds. Because of Rodman.

[@davebliss6436]

Sean you should do a video on Jim Durham…best play by play announcer ever…red Kerr was good too

[@scotttill3847]

I remember during the time Dennis was on the Spurs, EA put out NBA Live (either 94 or 95) and they gave Dennis blonde hair! That was a cool detail.

[@rubinpalmer8369]

Greatest team of all time no dout

[@japphan]

A man of contrasts. Looking for the spotlight - didn't care about scoring. Party animal, but studied every opponent. Unprofessional and professional at the same time. Did everything for the team during matches, risking injury, taking beatings. Was a liability for the team during preparation: would he show up? Would he show up hungover or not? Extreme self sacrifice, and then some really selfish behaviour. The Bulls were the perfect fit. Jordan and Pippen could do the scoring, and force hard shots from opponents in defense = more rebounds to fight for for Rodman.

[@samanthanickson6478]

rodman would’ve found a home somewhere. his skills were too great. the issue was his personality and who would allow him to be himself. he found that home in chicago.

[@Fixundfertig1]

It wasn't that easy, do you know he attempted suicide?

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@Fixundfertig1 yes i did know.

[@houstonmuhammad843]

Good show!

[@angrybearreactions6066]

Great video

[@derekdurham8829]

I love it when the show isn't about Jordan

[@UncleGingersChronicles]

It's all about the Chicago Bulls one way or another. It's about Jordan even when he uses another player on that team.

[@rochardliverpool962]

Solid video

[@kresimirkero]

Luv the show so fun to watch

[@moshishakur2908]

What the Bulls did with Rodman was genius. They used him to discombobulate the opponent. To get in their heads and knock them off their game. Even Shaq said Rodman was the only player who was able to bang down low with him at the rim.

[@luislee2455]

You the best bro

[@docholiday1463]

Dennis was the man

[@cjtiefighter8202]

1 of a kind rodman.

[@KingUSVI]

Scottie Pippin's voice just destroyed my sub woofer

[@travisnapier2693]

Legend has it he once breathed in a whole balloon and his voice stayed the same.