About
Biography
Dennis Rodman, born on May 13, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey, is a retired American professional basketball player known for his exceptional defensive skills and rebounding ability. Rodman played college basketball at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he gained recognition before entering the NBA. He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft and quickly established himself as a key player for the team known as the "Bad Boys."
Rodman achieved significant success during his 14-year NBA career, winning five championships with the Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers. He was a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and led the league in rebounds per game for seven consecutive seasons. Renowned for his eccentric personality and distinctive style, Rodman's off-court antics and friendships with celebrities further contributed to his fame and made him a cultural icon.
Beyond his accolades on the court, Rodman's legacy includes his contributions to the game as a unique defender and rebounder, earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. He remains a controversial yet influential figure in sports history, celebrated for his remarkable ability to reshape the dynamics of basketball through his defensive prowess and passionate play.
Quick Facts
Stats
Season Log
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999/00 | DAL | 12 | 2.8 | 14.3 | 1.2 |
| 1998/99 | LAL | 23 | 2.1 | 11.2 | 1.3 |
| 1997/98 | CHI | 80 | 4.7 | 15 | 2.9 |
| 1996/97 | CHI | 55 | 5.7 | 16.1 | 3.1 |
| 1995/96 | CHI | 64 | 5.5 | 14.9 | 2.5 |
| 1994/95 | SAN | 49 | 7.1 | 16.8 | 2 |
| 1993/94 | SAN | 79 | 4.7 | 17.3 | 2.3 |
| 1992/93 | DET | 62 | 7.5 | 18.3 | 1.6 |
| 1991/92 | DET | 82 | 9.8 | 18.7 | 2.3 |
| 1990/91 | DET | 82 | 8.2 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 1989/90 | DET | 82 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| 1988/89 | DET | 82 | 9 | 9.4 | 1.2 |
| 1987/88 | DET | 82 | 11.6 | 8.7 | 1.3 |
| 1986/87 | DET | 77 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 0.7 |