American basketball player Dennis Rodman was born on May 13, 1961 in Trenton, NJ. He played his college ball at Southeastern Oklahoma State. The Detroit Pistons drafted Rodman in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft. Rodman won two NBA titles with the Pistons.
Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1996. He won three NBA titles with the Bulls. During his career, Rodman led the league in rebounding seven consecutive years. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team seven times.
Rodman was known for his outlandish behavior and colorful hair. He dabbled in pro wrestling for a bit and appeared in a few movies. He was linked romantically with Madonna and briefly married to Carmen Electra.
Did you know…
- Dennis was a two-time NBA All-Star
- He was Defensive Player of the Year in 1990 and 1991
- He was named president of the Lingerie Bowl in 2005
- Starred in the film Double Team opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Released his autobiography "I Should Be Dead By Now" in 2005
