1988-89 Fleer Dennis Rodman #43 Rookie Detroit Pistons HOF PSA 9

Description: Dennis Rodman, often referred to as “The Worm,” is a former professional basketball player known for his eccentric personality, defensive prowess, and rebounding ability. Here’s an overview of his career: Early Life and College •Born: May 13, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey. •College: Rodman played college basketball at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he was a three-time NAIA All-American and led the NAIA in rebounding. NBA Career 1.Detroit Pistons (1986–1993): •Drafted: Rodman was selected in the second round (27th overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. •Role: He was part of the “Bad Boys” Pistons team known for their tough, physical play. Rodman developed into a defensive and rebounding specialist. •Championships: Rodman won two NBA Championships with the Pistons in 1989 and 1990. •Defensive Awards: He was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1990 and 1991. 2.San Antonio Spurs (1993–1995): •Rodman joined the Spurs in 1993, where he continued to dominate as a rebounder. He led the NBA in rebounding for the first time in the 1991-1992 season and continued that streak with the Spurs. 3.Chicago Bulls (1995–1998): •Championships: Rodman won three consecutive NBA Championships with the Bulls in 1996, 1997, and 1998, playing alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. He played a crucial role as a rebounder and defender. •Rebounding Streak: Rodman led the NBA in rebounding for seven straight seasons (1992–1998), an unprecedented feat. 4.Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks (1999–2000): •Rodman played briefly with the Lakers (1999) and Mavericks (2000) at the tail end of his career but was released from both teams after short stints. Key Career Highlights •NBA Championships: 5 (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998) •NBA Defensive Player of the Year: 2 times (1990, 1991) •NBA All-Defensive First Team: 7 times •NBA All-Star: 2 times (1990, 1992) •NBA Rebounding Leader: 7 times (1992–1998) •NBA Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2011 Style of Play •Rodman was known for his relentless rebounding, defensive intensity, and ability to guard multiple positions, despite being relatively undersized for a power forward at 6’7”. He wasn’t a prolific scorer, focusing more on his energy and hustle plays. Off-the-Court •Beyond his on-court success, Rodman became famous for his off-the-court antics, including his flamboyant style, tattoos, piercings, dyed hair, and publicized relationships. He also had stints in professional wrestling and reality television. Rodman’s combination of on-court success and off-court eccentricity made him one of the most recognizable figures in sports history.

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