Dennis Rodman

The former professional American basketball player Dennis Keith Rodman played at the small/power forward position in the NBA. He was born on May 13, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey. Dennis was famous for his astonishing defensive and rebounding abilities. He played for several teams in the National Basketball Association, starting with the Detroit Pistons, Rodman played for the San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. The 5-time NBA champion also represented some teams in the then newly-formed American Basketball Association, Mexican League and British League.

Dennis Rodman entered the NBA league in 1986 after finishing his high school and college basketball career. He also worked in films and followed his hobby of professional wrestling from 1997 to 2008. Dennis won the Celebrity Championship Wrestling tournament in 2008.

Throughout his career, Dennis earned several awards and recognition, including the NBA All-Defensive First Team, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA All-Star (2-time), and the All-NBA Third Team (2-time), and NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

Dennis Rodman Early Life

Dennis Rodman was born in Trenton, New Jersey but raised in Dallas. His father, Philander Rodman, worked for the Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. Eventually, Philander left his family to settle in the Philippines. This incident shifted the family’s whole burden on his mother’s (Shirley Rodman) shoulders. She took care of Dennis and her two daughters, Debra and Kim. She worked on several odd jobs to meet family expenses.

In fact, Dennis has many sisters and brothers. According to his father, he has either 26 or 28 siblings, and he is believed to be the oldest of 47 children. After his father left the family, Dennis Rodman hadn’t seen his father again until 2012. Dennis joined and played college basketball from 1983 to 1986 after completing high school.

Dennis Rodman’s NBA Journey

Dennis Rodman made it to the NBA in 1986 as the 3rd pick in the 2nd round by the Detroit Pistons in the 1986 NBA draft. With 52 wins in the 1986-87 season, the Pistons entered the 1987 playoffs comfortably.

Rodman improved his performance and stats, averaging 11.6 points and 8.7 rebounds in the 1987-88 season. The Detroit Pistons entered the 1988 NBA Finals but lost the most important phase of the tournament. However, the Pistons again made their way to the 1988-89 Finals and defeated the Lakers this time. It was the first NBA championship for Dennis Rodman.

Dennis proved himself as the starting small forward for his team in the 1989-90 season. The Pistons took over the Chicago Bulls in the 1990 playoffs and beat the Portland Trail Blazers in the Finals to claim its second NBA title. In the 1991-92 season, Dennis displayed spectacular improvement in his rebounding and collected 18.7 rebounds each game.

In October 1993, the Pistons traded him to the Spurs. He played for the Spurs in the 1993-94 season as a power forward and acquired his third straight rebounding title. Dennis moved to the Chicago Bulls before the 1995-96 season. He averaged 5.5 points and 14.9 rebounds each game to win another rebounding title.

Rodman posted 7.5 points and 13.7 rebounds per game in the 1996 NBA playoffs. This season, he grabbed another NBA championship. Dennis won his 6th rebounding title consecutively in the 1996-97 season. The Chicago Bulls entered the 1997 NBA Finals and won against the Utah Jazz.

In the 1997-98 regular season, Dennis secured his 7th rebounding title in a row with 15.0 boards each game. This season, the Bulls reached the Finals to play against the Utah Jazz again. It was the fifth NBA championship for Dennis. Thereafter, Rodman joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999. He participated in 23 games only to average 2 points and 11 rebounds per game.

Dennis Rodman was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in the 1999-2000 season. His experience with the Mavericks wasn’t that pleasant. He played 12 matches and received six technical fouls and served a one-game suspension. After his retirement from the NBA league, Rodman took a long break from basketball to concentrate on his acting and wrestling career.

From 2004 onwards, Dennis also played for other teams in different leagues. He played for the Long Beach Jam (American Basketball Association), Fuerza Regia (Mexico), Orange County Crush (ABA), Tijuana Dragons (ABA), and Brighten Bears (British Basketball League).

Dennis Rodman Education

Dennis Rodman attended South Oak Cliff High School, a public secondary school in Dallas. During his schooling, he came across the future basketball coach Gary Blair in the gym. Blair coached Dennis’s sisters in basketball to win three state championships. Later, Rodman moved ahead to join a public community college in Gainesville, North Central Texas College. But he stayed there only for a short stint and transferred to Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He played three (1983-1986) seasons there, averaging 25.7 points and 15.7 rebounds per game.

Dennis Rodman Championship

Dennis Rodman is a 5-time NBA champion. He entered the NBA professional league in 1986 when the Detroit Pistons drafted him in the 1986 NBA draft. Dennis won the same team's first two NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. His third, fourth and fifth NBA championships came in 1996, 1997, 1998 when he was a part of the Chicago Bulls.

Dennis Rodman Awards and Achievements

Dennis Rodman Net Worth

According to various online sources, Dennis Rodman’s net worth is approximately USD 1 million. He earned his fortune from his professional NBA career, filming career, wrestling and other events. At the time, he amassed over 100 million US dollars and lost all his money because of his expensive lifestyle and some bad habits. He was also involved in legal issues and gambling that ruined his fortune comprehensively.

Dennis Rodman Contract

Dennis Keith Rodman signed several professional contracts throughout his NBA and wrestling career. He came under an agreement with the Detroit Pistons to enter the NBA league in 1986. Rodman stayed with the franchise until 1993 and then moved to the San Antonio Spurs under a new contract. After playing two seasons with the Spurs, Rodman signed his new multi-year deal with the Chicago Bulls. Later, Dennis signed professional contracts with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999, Dallas Mavericks in 2000, Long Beach Jam in 2003, Fuerza Regia in 2004 and some other basketball teams.

Dennis Rodman Family

Dennis Rodman belongs to the Black ethnicity. He is the brother of two sisters, Kim and Debra. His mother, Shirley Rodman, was a homemaker while his father, Philander Rodman, was in the Air Force.

In 1992, Rodman married Annie Bakes. They were dating before he joined the NBA league. During their pre-marriage relationship, they gave birth to a child (Alexis) in 1988. However, the couple divorced in 1993. Dennis got married to a TV actress, Carmen Electra, in November 1998 in Las Vegas. They divorced in 1999. As his third wife, Rodman accepted Mitchell Moyer and married her in 2003 on his 42nd birthday. Together, they had two kids – DJ (son) and Trinity (daughter). Denis and Moyer divorced officially in 2012.

Dennis Rodman's Girlfriend

Dennis Rodman has been in relationships with several women in his life. His first girlfriend was Annie Bakes, whom he married in 1992. Carmen Electra was his second girlfriend, while Mitchell Moyer was his third girlfriend. Reportedly, Dennis was also spotted with the pop star and actress Madonna.

Dennis Rodman's Dad

Dennis Rodman’s father’s name is Philander Rodman. By profession, he also worked in the Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, his father left the family to settle in the Philippines. Dennis didn’t see his father since 2012, even after becoming a world-famous basketball sensation.

Dennis Rodman Shoe

Dennis Rodman wore a variety of shoes from different brands. He signed a deal with Nike and endorsed their footwear for a long time. Later, Rodman started his own signature shoes under his name.