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Dennis Rodman is a retired American basketball athlete who competed in the National Basketball Association for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. Rodman was born in New Jersey, United States, on May 13, 1961.
Dennis Rodman: Profile Overview
| Full Name | Dennis Keith Rodman |
| Common Name | Dennis Rodman |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Retired professional basketball athlete |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of Birth | New Jersey |
| Date of Birth | 13-May-61 |
| Current Age | 61 years |
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Height in Feet | 6 feet and 6 inches |
| Height in Centimeters | 200 cm |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 220 pounds |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouses | Annie Bakes (D. 1990s) Carmen Electra (1998 – 1999) Michelle Moyer (2003 – 2012) |
| Offspring | Yes (Alexis, Dennis Jr., and Trinity) |
| Net Worth | $800 thousand |
Dennis Rodman: Early Years
He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Dennis Rodman’s father is Philander Rodman, and his mother is Shirley Rodman. He has two siblings: Debra Rodman and Kim Rodman.
Dennis Rodman: Age, Height, Weight & Body Dimensions
He was born on May 13, 1961. As of 2022, Dennis Rodman is 61 years old. He is of American nationality. He stands at 6 feet 7 inches and weighs approximately 100kg. His hair is Black, and he has dark brown eyes.
Dennis Rodman: Education
Rodman was a gym student of future Texas A&M basketball coach Gary Blair while enrolled at South Oak Cliff High School.
Blair coached Debra and Kim Rodman, who captured three state championships under Blair’s guidance. In contrast, Dennis Rodman was not a standout athlete.
Rodman mentioned that he was part of his high school basketball squad but was either benched or removed from the team owing to his scoring difficulties near the basket. During high school, he stood at just five-foot-six and was “very disappointed.”
After completing high school, Rodman worked as a nighttime janitor at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. He later experienced a rapid growth spurt and opted to pursue basketball again while becoming more withdrawn since he felt awkward in his new body.
A family acquaintance informed the head coach of Cooke County College in Gainesville, Texas. He averaged seventeen points and thirteen rebounds in his single semester there before failing to graduate due to unfavorable academic results.
Following his short time in Gainesville, he transferred to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, NAIA. Dennis Rodman was a three-time NAIA All-American and twice topped the NAIA in rebounds.
Dennis Rodman: Personal Life
Dennis Rodman has been married three times.
Annie Bakes
On September 28, 1992, he united in matrimony with model Annie Bakes. Their only child, Alexis Rodman, was born in 1988. Sadly, the couple divorced on December 17, 1993.
Carmen Electra
Dennis Rodman encountered Carmen Electra at a gathering on March 22, 1997. They quickly began a romantic relationship. After roughly six months of dating, the couple tied the knot on November 14, 1998, in Nevada, in Las Vegas.
Dennis ended his union with Carmen Electra on April 6, 1999. Neither party had any children.
Michelle Moyer
Dennis Rodman started a relationship with Michelle Moyer in 1999. They were married on May 13, 2003. Their marriage lasted barely eight years before culminating in divorce in 2012.
Michelle Moyer has two children with Dennis Rodman – son DJ Rodman (born April 25, 2001) and daughter Trinity Rodman (born May 20, 2002).
Dennis Rodman: Career in Sports
The Detroit Pistons selected Dennis Rodman in 1986. The Detroit Pistons clinched 52 victories, securing a place in the 1987 NBA Playoffs.
Rodman continued to perform well in the subsequent season, averaging 11.6 points and 8.7 rebounds. The Pistons reached the NBA Finals in 1988 but faced defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers.
He spent the rest of the 1988-89 season on the bench, averaging 9.0 points and 9.4 rebounds in 27 minutes of playtime. The Pistons finally reached the finals again, where they triumphed over the Lakers.
Rodman overcame back spasms to provide a significant defensive presence with 19 boards.
The Pistons captured the championship twice consecutively, with Rodman being a vital contributor to the team’s achievements. His remarkable defense and rebounding skills earned him a spot on the 1990 NBA All-Star team.
Additionally, he was nominated for the ‘Defensive Player of the Year award. He claimed the first of seven consecutive rebounding titles in 1992.
Rodman’s relations with the Pistons’ management soured in 1993 when coach Chuck Daly, whom Rodman admired like a father figure, resigned. He departed from the team despite having additional years left on his contract and was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
Rodman served as a power forward for this new franchise. While with the San Antonio Spurs, Rodman shaved his head, dyed it blonde, and experimented with various other colors.
He became entangled in multiple scandals during this time due to his eccentric behavior. He gained notoriety with the public revelation of his brief two-month affair with singer Madonna.
Rodman was suspended twice during the 1994-1995 season due to his confrontations with the team’s management. He returned after a 19-game suspension.
Rodman was traded again during the 1995-96 season to the Chicago Bulls as a power forward. This team already featured several legendary players, including Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Rodman continued to deliver exceptional performances despite calf issues, grabbing more than 20 rebounds on eleven occasions. He recorded his first triple-double against the Philadelphia 76ers with ten points.
Rodman found himself involved in another controversy after head-butting referee Ted Bernhardt during a match. He was fined $20,000 and suspended from the league for six games.
He secured numerous rebounding championships with the Chicago Bulls before spending a brief period with the Los Angeles Lakers, ultimately retiring with the Dallas Mavericks.
Rodman attempted to make several comebacks in basketball after a lengthy hiatus but was unable to replicate his success on the court. He was finally inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2011.
During his time away from basketball, Rodman explored wrestling and entertainment, joining his friend Hulk Hogan in WCW Nitro on March 10, 1997. He made another appearance as a member of the nWo at another event. He returned to wrestling in 2008, winning Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling.
He launched his talk show, ‘The Rodman World Tour,’ on MTV in 1996. The show was notorious for its host’s quirky interviewing style.
He made his feature film debut in 1997 with ‘Double Team,’ alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mickey Rourke. The film received widespread criticism, as did Rodman’s lackluster performance. Despite the negative feedback, he starred in another action film titled ‘Simon Sez’ in 1999.
He has appeared on various reality shows, including the UK’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother,’ ‘Love Island,’ and ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’
He published his autobiography ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ in 1996 and famously promoted it by parading in a bridal gown. He declared himself bisexual and stated his intention to marry himself. He was later discovered to have accepted $10 million from the designer for wearing the gown.
Rodman traveled to North Korea in 2013 alongside Vice Media’s Ryan Duffy to orchestrate a basketball exhibition. He and his companions met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the first time. He proclaimed Kim to be his “lifelong friend.”
In 2017, he found himself at the center of another controversy as the media scrutinized his visit to North Korea.
A prominent publication questioned whether President Donald Trump had sent Rodman to negotiate for the release of American detainees or to forge a new diplomatic path. Rodman outright denied the claims and the government’s involvement in his trip.
