“Yeah I’m CRAZY” Dennis Rodman silences his haters who called himself destructive
Dennis Rodman (Image credits - X.com)
Success can get to anyone’s head l is an old saying that aptly fit Dennis Rodman’s situation in 1997 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. He was nicknamed the “Worm” by the fans for his time in Chicago and while fans loved him for his on-court defensive play , he had a separate fanbase altogether for his off-court antics.
Rodman’s unusual lifestyle drew a lot of attention. The first bad boy of the NBA had a distinct personality. His antics endeared him to NBA fans. On the other hand, he had a social life outside of the parquet floor. However, it was brought to light for all the wrong reasons. For his conduct, the media dubbed him unprofessional. Partying before games and taking holidays added to the mythology of the Chicago Bulls.
Dennis Rodman’s crazy career
Dennis Rodman’s trophy cabinet consists of 5 NBA championships, 2 Defensive player of the year awards , 7 times Rodman was a part of NBA All defense first team and 7 rebounding champion awards, although they may appear to be accolades named out Michael Jordan or Kareem Abdul-Jabarr’s book but they were truly won by Dennis Rodman.
Many people thought the two-time Defensive Player of the Year was self-destructive. Despite his wild actions, Rodman assured the public that he was just slightly insane. Throughout his storied NBA career, Rodman has had several angry outbursts. The worm’s emotions were written on its tongue. On one occasion, the Bulls forward kicked a cameraman, for which he was harshly punished, the incident was so bizarre that it saw the direct involvement of then US president Bill Clinton who asked the star to “apologize and be a better role model to countless and impressionable young fan. In addition to a $1 million fine, the NBA mandated that Rodman seek psychological treatment.
Similarly, Rodman had headbutted a referee in the middle of a game just a year before. When the media began to question Rodman’s mental health, a massive wave erupted. The worm, on the other hand, made it apparent that he was alright. In a response to all the fans worried about him Rodman said “I’m Crazy but I’m Fine” but given all incidents there was never a time when Rodman wasn’t professional when it came to work
His former teammate Michael Jordan weighed in on his attitude and said the worm never failed to give his all-in training, no matter where he was the day before. Despite the scathing criticism, Rodman’s manner of life has not altered. Rodman may have been known for his outbursts and celebrations. But when it came to playing ball, the worm believed in giving it your best every time. At the end of the day, Dennis Rodman had a Hall of Fame career both on and off the court.
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