In 1986, one of the NBA’s most iconic players was drafted. Dennis Rodman was chosen in the second round of the draft with the 27th pick.
The Worm was one hell of a player. A Hall of Famer, Rodman was known for his aggressive defense and tenacious rebounding abilities.
It was this “dog” in him that drew the Detroit Pistons to him. They drafted the 6’7″ forward and the rest is history. Something Dennis is eternally grateful for.
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Dennis Rodman thinks he would have been kicked out of the NBA after three years if a team other than the Pistons had drafted him
The Pistons with Rodman was like a match made in heaven. After all, the ’80s Pistons were a tough bunch that could bully any team. Definitely The Worm kind of team.
However, it wasn’t just a team for Dennis. He loved his teammates, the fans and the city with all his heart. Why? Because, as he explained in the ESPN docuseries Rodman: For Better or Worse, the city embraced him and made him feel loved.
“If I hadn’t gone to Detroit, I probably would have been out of the NBA my second or third year. I needed to be hugged and cared for and loved to keep me safe. The team and the city really embraced me a lot. If I did something, people would stand up and cheer. I’ve never had that before. I was so happy, energetic, alive, exuberant.
Congratulation to @dennisrodman for being appointed to #NBA75 Birthday list! pic.twitter.com/PdB1Vsi1X1
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 21, 2021
A perfect match, and a great match. Let’s not forget that this was a duo that beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Rodman and the Pistons beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls en route to his first championship
In 1989, Dennis Rodman won his first NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons. The road to the title was difficult, especially since they had to go through Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
A cliché from the 80s 📸 ✨ … Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan#NBA #1980 #Detroit #Pistons #Chicago #Bulls #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/8l0NqJDVU8
— JVAN (@VanderlansJim) October 25, 2022
It was a hell of a rivalry, to say the least. But, one that would turn into friendship, as he would later join the Bulls to earn three rings.
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