Apologetic Dennis Rodman responds to daughter Trinity Rodman’s emotional take on strained relationship

Trinity Rodman didn't hold back when asked about her relationship with her father, Dennis Rodman. During the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on Wednesday, the Olympic gold medalist called the NBA legend “an extremely selfish human being.” She refused to call him a dad except "Maybe by blood, but nothing else.”

On Wednesday, the five-time NBA champ responded on Instagram with a lengthy message:

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“Sorry I wasn’t the Dad you wanted me to be but either way I still tried and I still Try and Never will Stop. I will keep Trying even when you’re being told as an adult not to respond to my phone calls. I will try even when it’s difficult and if it takes a long time. I’m always here And tell you all the time rather it’s your voice or voicemail how proud I am.

“I always had one wish and it was I wish my kids would call me and come see me. Hopefully one day I can get that. I’m here, and I’m still trying pick up the phone you have my number, You see me calling, I’m still here Dennis RODMAN- Dad”

Dennis Rodman writes an emotional response to her daughter's comments about their strained relationship. [photo: @dennisrodman/IG]

In multiple past interviews, the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons legend admitted his shortcomings as a father. Rodman also touched on that subject in his Hall of Fame induction speech.

In the said podcast, Trinity Rodman confirmed such actions from her father:

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“We had (a Ford) Expedition and we kind of lived in that for a little bit. We tried to live with him, but he’s having parties 24/7, he is bringing random b**ches in. He loves the spotlight. He loves the cameras.”

It remains to be seen if the relationship between father and daughter will improve following the basketball Hall of Famer’s apology.

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Trinity Rodman opened up in 2021 about her relationship with her father, Dennis Rodman

In October 2021, Dennis Rodman attended his daughter’s crucial game against the North Carolina Courage. Trinity Rodman hadn't spoken to him for months, so his presence sent her into an emotional roller-coaster.

The Washington Spirits star wrote:

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“This last game was an extremely emotional one. Yes Dennis Rodman showed up to an Nwsl game, but also my dad, after YEARS surprised me at a big game in my career. I was shocked, overwhelmed, happy, sad, everything. My dad doesn’t play a big role in my life at all, and most people don’t know that, we don’t see eye to eye on many things.

“I go months if not years without his presence or communication. Being in spotlights has been hard for us, him and me. We don’t have the best relationship, but at the end of the day he’s human I’m human. … he’s my dad, and I’m his little girl that will never change. I will improve and look forward everyday as I hope he does.”

Roughly three years after her IG candid and hope-filled post, the relationship between the two seems to be more strained than ever.

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