You Kids Don't Understand That He Played in the NBA

[@donnellmoore656]

The 80's and 90's was a top tier time for basketball.

[@riofacts8283]

Facts

[@georgiosgrigoriadis6200]

Not only basketball, movies and music too

[@ulyssessanders9178]

Men raised by men and crazy mental toughness. These things had mental effects on the athletes that we saw turn into legends.

[@wonderdog1210]

the top tier of basketball

[@holo2869]

During Rodman's last NBA season @ 38 yrs old he still averaged 14.3 rebounds per game playing at just 32 minutes per game. Higher than the league leader, Mutombo, at 14.11.

[@GoLambeau]

That is freaking ridiculous. Talk about a MONSTER

[@axl8653]

Lebrain would'nt be coming down no lane uncontested I can tell you that much.

[@holo2869]

@@howsittastes You don't know what you are talking about.

[@waynewhitaker234]

.2 is not that much of a difference atall

[@holo2869]

@@waynewhitaker234 No it's not much, until you realize that the 38yr old Rodman, while playing at fewer minutes, averaged more than the highest career season average of one of the best defensive force in NBA history.

[@tengkuazeezoon4543]

That’s why those day the NBA games were so much fun to watch

[@spacelion4763]

Rodman was all hustle, all the time. There are only a handful of players in the history of basketball who could dominate a game without scoring. Rodman, Ben Wallace...these guys were different dudes

[@ceeal2943]

Rodman was there for the dirty work...something the youth of today would never do

[@malikwilson7387]

@ceeal2943 why yall old duddes alwyas hating on today's generation i thought Basketball was pushing the game forward for the next geneation and not hating like yall are yall seem bitter and salty

[@joeymodesto4843]

​@@malikwilson7387hey young buck you must be a kid and never seen how the real greats use to play we not hating we keeping it real with the rules changes no more hand checking and the way you guys play just shooting three and don't play physical like they use to back than that's why he saying that plus young bucks why the players today hating on the old school tell LeBron James to retire and stop disrespecting by saying he the goat he barely top ten and he destroyed the Lakers organization they use to be championship contender but now they no good and he trying to make the nba just like the WWE a circus act so he can be called the goat now you telling the person that made that comment he hating do you history before you say anything it more like your hating

[@malikwilson7387]

@@joeymodesto4843 I'm 38 nice try casual

[@joeymodesto4843]

​@@malikwilson7387 until you guys learn to respect the one that played the game before than we will respect the todays generation until you stop talking about LeBron james and bronny James sick and tired of put on ESPN that all they talk about LeBron and is he the goat he not winning any championship so can we know about the players that did good and won the game instead of talking about LeBron until you show respect to today generation than we will respect today generation

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

​@@joeymodesto4843you're disrespectful to the game by not acknowledging the modern era man it's not quite what it was but it's still incredibly important to the story of basketball change happens through any successful business or sport and that's ok

[@isaactirrell7866]

One of my favorite players of all time!!!! WURMMMMM

[@moleb6341]

When Rodman sets a screen against Stockton to create space for Zeke, he finds out Stockton is just as tough and dirty as anyone on the Pistons squad 😂! The Worm was such an incredible combination of elite athlete and unique character (and Stockton was pretty cool in his own way). My first memories of these two competing are from 1997 (yeah, gettin' old). I kinda miss these guys (and times)!

[@jeremyleidy5566]

Me too man

[@notoriodtc]

hell yeah dennis was a monster. Dude didnt play for double doubles or padding stats dude played to win, contraversial at times, but his IQ was awesome. Loved watching him play. Still remember game what like 700 rodmans first triple double - stadium stopped and gave him a standing O. Kids today dont get it

[@lmoral222]

Man, I miss the 90's - early 00's era so much.

[@87alock]

Dennis Rodman always cracked me up with his defensive linemen jersey numbers

[@tobingallawa3322]

91 you mean? That was just because he could not get 10

[@joshportie]

​Numerological reasons? That's sad.​@@tobingallawa3322

[@laz0rama]

@@tobingallawa3322 he also wore 70 and 73

[@theroguerider]

The cameraman definitely hammed it up because he saw dollar signs but Dennis knows not to kick the guy, it genuinely didn’t look like he tripped over that guy at all. Dennis is as Dennis does. You get the good with the bad.

[@jacobgordon7998]

Dennis Rodman is one of the goats. He required a special touch which Chuck Daley of the Pistons had, and the Jordan/Jackson Bulls had.

[@demanager0412]

playing 'hit the road jack' for ejections should just be a main theme lmao

[@reodagreo7637]

It used to be

[@C_mao]

Thumbs up! This one made me chuckle and laugh. Worm even had Lambier with his hands up, looking to the ref (: Rodman was so unpredictable he might last the game or he might last a minute, ya never knew (: As a Spurs and a Jordan/Bulls fan, it was interesting. You just hoped he didn't act up at a critical time. Ron Artest was similar but with a different mindset. Rodman was 'different' as the kids say, but i say this with accuracy. Dennis had a way of goading an opposing player into committing a foul, then he would walk away clapping

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

Rodman in todays league have 20 points 12 assists and 24 rebounds per game

[@jinglebells6378]

For his size and in his position Dennis Rodman was / is / was THE BEST!!!

[@thomaswin5535]

Dennis Rodman aka Sakuragi Hanamichi is and will always be the man for me. He was the reason I wore (and still wear) Converse All Stars :).

[@MasterSpade]

RodZilla = 1. Pound for Pound the GOAT Rebounder. 2. Greatest Defensive player the PF position has ever seen!!!

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

Duncan, KG, Bobby Jones

[@MasterSpade]

@@sideshowbobsaget8876 -- Duncan is the GOAT all around PF. But is he a better Defender than Rodman? He certainly is not a better rebounder. Rodman is seriously one of the only players that could guard everyone on the court. From Magic to Shaq.

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

​​​@@MasterSpadeYes! Duncan was a better team defender, rim protector, shot blocker etc. KG could also guard 1-5 while being a better rim protector and shot blocker. Rodman is an all-time great defender, but the perception of his defensive (impact) is overrated. Bobby Jones could also switch on 1-5. Even A.Mason guarded 1-5. He shut down Shaq and Vince and also did a pretty good job on Jordan in the 98 playoffs. Also Duncan was pretty versatile. Just watched game 1 of the 98 WC 1st round Spurs vs Suns a Duncan was guarding Jason Kidd.

[@laz0rama]

@@sideshowbobsaget8876 good call on bj, he was a beast on d.

[@michaeljamesmccabe]

Awesome. More vets talking about Rodman, please. An agent of chaos, the ultimate X Factor guy, unpredictable, and all out effort. A total One of One guy that had one of the most interesting NBA careers of all time.

[@nicholasdalby5178]

Rodman didn't score then, and wouldn't score now, but SCORING is NOT why he dominated. He is the greatest P4P rebounder of all time, period. He'd be effective as ever, especially ON THE OFFENSIVE GLASSSSS

[@rpesik]

Yes but he can score if he is needed to. In his earlier days, he scored some.

[@michealburns8017]

He was a 18 point a night guy earlier in his career, then he focused on the rebounds and defense and left others with the glory

[@laz0rama]

@@michealburns8017 he never averaged more than 11.6 pts per game, don't know where you get 18 ppg. the man was all defense, rebounds and psyche-outs. a true legend.

[@nathanlawson313]

Wrong question: can Rodman play today since he can't shoot 3s? Right question: Does your team have a better chance of WINNING with 25 extra possessions? Well deserved HOFer

[@laz0rama]

fucking A dude! the right question!

[@SuperGuitarDude7]

I say any of the great players from the past would play great in today's game. They would just have to change their game some. However, saying they wouldn't put up with Rodman's antics/style of play today isn't fair, because you can see from the clips they didn't put up with it back then. They did for a few years when he was with the Pistons and then his three years with the Bulls because they wanted the Bulls to win. But when he was on the Spurs before going to the Bulls and after the Bulls the league clamped down on him hard. Also, there's a lot of players today who do shit and get away with it so he would learn what he could and couldn't get away with. I'll say this for Rodman. He was the master at getting into the opposing players' heads. He would get people kicked out of games, sometimes he would also get kicked out but sometimes not. Plus, he'd be the best rebounder in the league and a great defensive player and he could hit shots at times when they counted.

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Rodman certainly had a very high energy level, great defensive skills and truly great offensive rebounding. Chuck Daley certainly valued him. Along with all the wonderful players Chuck had.

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

One of the best complete players EVER !!

[@ericwilliams1023]

Cameraman gotta lay it on thick. Gotta sell it to get paid

[@odnamsrazor2364]

and Rodman was NOT the dirtiest of the Pistons players.

[@davidpeterson7056]

I’m a pretty big fan of the old jazz teams. I had never that clip of Sloan, Stockton, and Rodman . Thanks, that was fun to see.

[@J24J]

Dennis took great pride in playing defense, and he was the most intelligent rebounder of all time. He took it very seriously. How many times did we see him flying -- full extension -- out of bounds to get the ball?

[@k3nfr0st39]

If I remember correctly, he even studied the ball rotation from release to a player bricking it and anticipated where the ball would go after the brick. It's no wonder he was the rebounding goat. His defensive presence was huge as well.

[@andrebroekhuizen9772]

Great content, fantastic episode

[@theblockbusterguy8576]

That man was wild back in the day! I hate when they try to compare Draymond Green, like no…. Not even close!

[@framesdeanthesunsetters3372]

You should’ve played that clip where Reggie miller mentions how Rodman on the Spurs grabbed 34 rebounds on him and the pacers

[@j.wright8157]

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

[@silver33]

If Rodman is playing today, a lot of these young players will be crying.

[@laz0rama]

oh how i would LOVE to see rodman go against draymond the fake.

[@wingman-1977]

I couldn't stand him when he was with the Pistons. The second he put on that Bulls uniform, I loved him to death.

[@Calidastas]

Loved Rodman but one thing that might degrade his effectiveness in the modern era is all the 3 point shooting leading to long rebounds. Still, I’d be shocked if he didn’t fully adapt snd school the powder puff generation.

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

Rodman also played for the lakers too. I'm suprised that it was not mentioned in this video.

[@nozoto]

Rodman was a monument both in the Pistons and the Bulls. Rodman's example showed that you could feed the machine if you took care of the rebounds, as long as the teammates still cooked in the offensive front! Plus, that guy was so entertaining. He had a shit start in life, I am happy he saw the bright light at the end of the tunnel and got to shag Madonna, go to the hip parties, goof around in the court and wrestle in the wcw 😁

[@kopf-heldtotalneuro-logisc8479]

A little insight into the Performance side would have been nice, if younger guys watch the video and dont know who Rodman was

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

He can so be on my team.

[@merrylderrickson3147]

Dennis Rodamn gives up 2 inches of height, 40 pounds of weight and about 1 foot's worth of Vertical Leaping ability to Lebron James...and yet he managed to lead the NBA in rebounding 7 straight years. Rodman's very existence is proof that "today's athlete's are so much better" argument is so wrong. If you switched the best guys yesteday into today's game, and vice versa...with the way they were raised, the games was played etc....one group would find success at both levels. The other group would find the bench. That's not a shot at today's athletes, its a condemnation of today's culture

[@tiffinibostic5963]

It's amazing how much Rodman changed as a player when he left the Pistons. When Chuck Daly got Rodman he was still wet behind the ears. He cried all the time he was just happy to play the game.

[@frozentspark2105]

Yeah bro! The Godfather is on! Grab yo 🍿🍿🍿

[@wento5461]

I skipped school to be 1st in line for the grey and black nikes he had back in 95ish.

[@nicholasdalby5178]

damn, stockton is a mean guy on the court, and everyone but Gary Payton forgets. The guy locks up Isaiah Thomas and then FLIPS RODMAN over his leg like a child wtf lmao 4:08

[@TURBOTRISTO]

RODMAN IS TRHE GREATEST DEFENDER OF ALL TIME- ITS LIKE THE MOVIE BLINDSIDE, HE DOES HIS ONE JOB BETTER THAN ANYONE

[@antoinemilien6864]

Dennis Rodman would be perfect in this modern era, especially given the finesse required to actually play defense in modern basketball. The only issue is that these refs would foul Dennis for even blinking the wrong way given how many players catch fouls like catch and shoot 3 pointers.

[@anshumankanjilal5376]

THERE'S A QUOTE ABOUT DENNIS RODMAN.... THERE IS BATMAN, SUPERMAN & RODMAN.

[@user-ss3ud7pp7f]

A real impact player night in night out. The bulls and Pistons don’t have all that success without him. Responsible for all kinds of second and third chance shots wherever he played. Except here in San Antonio where these idiots screwed it up. They could’ve had him and Duncan and Robinson if he had lasted a couple years.

[@GatCat]

Teams better shoot 90% against Rodman because these days he’d average 40 rebounds a game. Nobody truly fights for rebounds anymore.

[@skitchproof4516]

In a league where no one defends or hustles for offensive rebounds, he would be 2016 draymond every year.

[@joshc441]

Can you do a video on Reggie Miller?

[@RasheedMichael5]

MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY

[@soopainfinite]

The NBA will never, ever be the same again... this era is way too soft plus, the game is a 3 point competition

[@aktharchowdhury9839]

It’s funny how Lebum fans will use Rodman as a beating stick to say MJ had more help yet they still debate whether Rodman would be able to cut it in today’s NBA.

[@peppie0521]

Can players today play back then? Better get your momma to sign a permission slip.

[@unclebob5]

The cameraman is LeBum's role model when it comes to exaggerating injuries

[@jonathanshumpert9549]

Rodman was a weird dude but nobody outworked him on the court.

[@macewindau3060]

The Worm, one of the greatest to ever do it

[@tylerwilson8615]

Rodman would lock up KD and out rebound Embid

[@darrelljones3965]

Rodman is top 5 greatest athlete in the nba especially in his piston days so could run , jump and guard 1-5

[@pathutchison7688]

4:25 the most surprising part of this whole thing is that Rodman hit the free throw.

[@GatCat]

Cameraman 💭….ok I got kicked, kind of hurts but not real…. 💰 💰 get down! 💰 💰

[@simplysimple7628]

Dudes today do things they don’t even mean or even are qualified to do. So called Tough guys today would quit back then. Dudes would have a new career In ballet dancing.

[@taharqaheru145]

He kick his foot and the guy hold his balls😂😂

[@jfearless3420]

Im a Bulls fan. I loved them during this time, but it is possible that the camera man wasnt faking. The dude was old and Rodman was a professional player who probably kicked hard.

[@InfamousFunkster]

I love how the crowd completely turned on the cameraman

[@Hellbender21]

5 rings. He was a major reason for all five.

[@travelispassionromania1994]

What?! Rodman would average between 30 to 40 boards a game. Easy! Because everybody shoots way more today.

[@ryansturf7400]

I miss old-school NBA. They should replace the commissioner, put the old rules back together(with the defense), and hope that LeBron retires since he's the one with the biggest contribution to all of this crap.

[@redtesta]

cameraman at that moment saw dollar signs

[@unnaturalselection8330]

Dennis Rodman was Bill Laimbeer's star pupil. "Agitate and walk away" He wasn't there to whup azz like Rick Mahorn, he was there to try and throw you off your game and make you focus on Rodman ...while playing great D and collecting 16 rebounds.

[@obscuraapit]

Did that cameraman become an actor bcz he had real potential!!

[@todorkolev7565]

Camera man gotta eat, don't hate the hussle!

[@misterawready]

if you look at ALL the clips of Rodman gettin Techd or ejected, HE DID NOT START ANY OF IT!! they simply could not handle him!! and the leniency towards fouls back then just blew more air into the flame . And RODMAN was a HOTT flame already 🔥🔥❤‍🔥

[@BrolandMeeces]

Rodman got the shaft when it came to the bill Laimbeer game !! Most of the calls in this video show rodman getting screwed over

[@misterawready]

@@BrolandMeeces hell yuh! all of them show him gettin screwed! i dont know what the camera man did to him tho 🤣🤣

[@frostedflakes55]

Stacey King not afraid of the worm lol 😂

[@markkoops2611]

Denis would destroy today's NBA.. If you can't hit nothing but net, the ball is his

[@jackdempsey2497]

Lookin at it now, phil did a hell of a job controlling rodman.holy shit!!

[@derhaertende]

Huh? Did you change the (2nd) intro? Or why isn't there a Bulls logo all of a sudden? 🤩🐂🏀

[@bacsolo3719]

The cameraman had to amputate his leg.

[@willismartin9196]

Rodman would dominate

[@justinmelendez3760]

Im not sure any player outside of Draymon could deal with him. He was a lot😂

[@TPhoenixt]

Ppl also aren’t noticing the reactions to Rodman, back then you walked away and didn’t let him get under your skin, then he would flip out. It mirrors todays society

[@theroguerider]

Yes, head butting players and refs is just SOO much fun. I loved Dennis for who he is and when he played like he was capable, but there was legitimately NO PLACE for some of the bullshit he pulled on the court.

[@SouthernRedman]

The bias that Stockton didn't do anything on the play!? 🤣

[@MrJosephdrummond]

Love the work, the power, the dedication. Hate the cheap tricks and need for attention. I wouldn't want him on my team. It would be exhausting to bring a ticking bomb to work with you every day

[@angiewilliams8472]

TO THE AUTHOR OF THIS VIDEO,... SEAN DAVID,... RODMAN WOULD SHAKE ANY ERA!!!

[@bbakerr]

What you need to understand is kids these days come into NBA already famous and with money. They are no longer kids with adversity or tough life growing up. That is why NBA is no longer the same and why you will never see another Rodman. The 🪱!!! 😅

[@OnlyGoodSHHH]

dennis existing the NBA for so long is proof of how soft today's league is.... I dont care what any fan today says. the most exciting and entertaining basketball is physical, emotional, unfriendly, and not "made-for-kids".

[@MD-iv5ho]

The real G.O.A.T is Bill Laimbeer, he taught Rodman how to be Rodman. Laimbeer will always be Obi-Wan to Rodman being Darth Vader. 👍💯

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

Rodman would be less effective in this era due to the rules and officiating changes that penalize defense. Not saying he wouldn't be effective, just LESS so. Also, 3 point shots bounce further out on average when missed, which would drop his rebounding some (and I'll remind folks he was only a great rebounder for HALF of his career, though that seems to have been more of a "coach wants him to focus on other stuff" issue than him "suddenly learning great rebounding" issue).

[@spacelion4763]

What half are you referring to? His rookie year when he barely played? After that, he played more and was a beast in rebounds per minute and was an INCREDIBLE offensive rebounder and then just got better as he got more time

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

@@spacelion4763 Prior to 1991-1992, he was a fairly good but not all THAT impressive rebounder. 1991-1992 his rebounds per 36 minutes jumped *3.3* rebounds per 36 in one year, and over *4* from 2 years or more before that. Good before that point, IMPRESSIVE after.

[@Lizards_Basketball_Lounge]

"In his career Rodman has paid $163000 in fines". For the kids, in 90s currency thats over half a mil today.. easily. Thats Not only a high output, but also longevity achievement. Surely thats a record ??

[@xedril]

and also the reason why rodman isnt proud being a piston even he got 2 rings on that team...

[@PhantomDreamer_]

Rodman's career lasted from 1986-2000, pretty much the peak of the NBA in terms of competitiveness and entertainment value. Who cares if he could play today? Today's NBA is an inferior product.

[@rolen2358]

Tell me - Simon Phoenix from Demolition Man was portrayed based on Rodman (blond hair version) or opposite?

[@macewindau3060]

I always thought that

[@nicecritonair3366]

Bitte mach doch ein NBA Format in deutsch digga 😊

[@OnlyGoodSHHH]

today, he would get himself kicked out of the league sooo faaaast

[@georgemccormick4786]

Sorry. Rodmans game was straight 1980s to early 90s. His lack of shooting ability, especially from mid range and deep and his very physical defensive style would both negate his rebounding prowess. Hes the one who would be playing in China today.

[@ITNerd1970]

I was never a big fan of Rodman's antics, but he could play on my team any day. The only issue with Rodman playing in today's league is he would probably be thrown out after 2 minutes in every game! Some soft ass player like Durant or LeBron would start whining to the refs, and Rodman would be gone. MJ would have never won as many rings without Rodman playing for the Bulls, that is a fact!

[@makedredd299]

Dennis Rodman played to entertain the audience. Today’s players play for money, stat padding & load management only.

[@basicbreakfast]

I respected his game and his toughness, but IMO these lowlights are examples of how selfish and disruptive he could get in those years. I remember watching a few of these games live on TV and getting really annoyed at what a twat he was acting like, having no regard for anyone else in the building.