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Basketball Biography

Dennis Rodman

American · Born 1961

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The greatest rebounder of the modern era — five NBA championships with three different teams and a rebounding obsession that bordered on the supernatural.

Dennis Rodman won five NBA Championships with three different franchises — Detroit (2), Chicago (3) — and is the greatest rebounder in NBA history since Wilt Chamberlain. He led the league in rebounding seven consecutive seasons. His extraordinary combination of positioning, effort and basketball IQ made him the most efficient rebounder per minute in NBA history. His flamboyant personality, dyed hair and cultural impact extended far beyond basketball.

He once sought permission from the Bulls to take a 48-hour break mid-season to go to Las Vegas — and Phil Jackson reportedly agreed, as he knew Rodman would return focused.

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Career Honours

  • NBA Champion 5x
  • 7 consecutive rebounding titles
  • 2x Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2x All-Star