“You ain’t going nowhere,” Dennis Rodman reveals being practically HELD HOSTAGE after trade to Mavericks

Dennis Rodman recalled spending time in Mark Cuban's guest house while he was with the Dallas Mavericks.

“You ain’t going nowhere,” Dennis Rodman reveals being practically HELD HOSTAGE after trade to Mavericks

Dennis Rodman (image via Getty Images)

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman recently revealed an interesting chapter of his career during an interview with VLAD TV. Rodman spoke about his time with the Dallas Mavericks and the hospitality he received from team owner Mark Cuban. It turns out that Rodman briefly lived in Cuban’s guest house during his time with the Mavericks.

According to Dennis Rodman, Cuban insisted that he live with him, offering his spacious seven-acre estate, complete with pools and tennis courts. Rodman was surprised by the gesture and recalls Cuban telling him, “You ain’t going nowhere, you’re coming and living with me.” To make the living arrangement more comfortable, Cuban even gave Rodman a budget of $100,000 to buy furniture for the guest house.

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Rodman said, “I have a big house back here, and it’s like oh, my god, it was seven acres. It had pools and tennis courts and he told me that I was gonna live right here. Then he told me to put some furniture in the house and said, ‘Here is $100,000, go and buy all the furniture you want.”

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However, Dennis Rodman’s time in Dallas was short-lived and filled with controversy. He played just 12 games for the Mavericks, averaging 2.8 points and 14.3 rebounds per game. Prior to his arrival, the team had a strong record of 10 wins in 13 games, but they struggled after Rodman joined, winning only four of their next nine games.

Besides, Rodman’s on-court performance was overshadowed by his behavior. He had six technical fouls and was ejected twice. Moreover, he faced a one-game suspension. Rodman’s actions left the Mavericks in chaos. Shortly after, the team decided to waive him.

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Dennis Rodman’s impact as a remarkable NBA athlete

Dennis Rodman and Isiah Thomas
Dennis Rodman and Isiah Thomas (image via twitter)

Beyond his controversial off-court persona, Dennis Rodman was renowned for his exceptional athleticism during his playing days. His former teammate from the Detroit Pistons, Isiah Thomas, recently praised him on the “All The Smoke” podcast, calling him the “best athlete” he has ever seen in the NBA.

Thomas highlighted Rodman’s unique combination of speed and jumping ability, stating that he had never witnessed anyone who could run as fast and quickly as him. Isiah Thomas remembered an instance where Rodman grabbed a rebound and signaled for an outlet pass, astonishing Thomas with his speed and positioning under the basket.

Despite his difficult time with the Mavericks, Rodman’s contributions to the game of basketball cannot be overlooked. His athleticism and unique skill set made him a key player for multiple championship-winning teams, including the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons.

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