The trade of Dennis Rodman to the Chicago Bulls remains among the best trades in the history of the NBA. He was a key player for the Detroit Pistons before announcing his trade. Notably, the “Bad Boys” Pistons were among the famous and strong rivals of the Bulls. They faced each other off in numerous games and fans used to be hooked till the very end.
Therefore, Rodman’s trade came as a shock to everyone. Interestingly, Rodman himself did not expect to be a part of the Bulls’ roaster ever in his career. In an interview with Chuck Daly in 1996, The Worm discussed becoming a Chicago Bull. He said, “I did not expect my career in Chicago. It’s kind of strange”.
Furthermore, Daly asked Rodman about how he feels about the change in the spotlight from Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to him. The former NBA player responded, “It did not make me happy as I was not looking to steal the spotlight at all”. Notably, Jordan was the one who convinced Phil Jackson to acquire Rodman from the Pistons despite Pippen’s warning.
Dennis Rodman revealed how he got fame during his time with the Bulls
In the same interview from the NBA on TNT telecast, Dennis Rodman revealed to Chuck Daly exactly how he got fame while donning the Bulls jersey. Rodman emphasized that when he started he did not have the skills that the other guys did.
On Oct. 3, 1995, the Bulls traded for Dennis Rodman to fill a gaping hole at PF in a move that was considered a desperate gamble. The Bulls won the next three NBA titles. 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/UlP8HP29hh
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However, the working class who came to see the games could witness Rodman working his butt off. Additionally, that was something that they could relate to. In his own words, “I don’t have those skills those guys have but the working-class people that come to see the games see a guy that is working his butt off and that’s what they relate to. Basically, that’s how I get my fame”. It is undeniable that Rodman grew his popularity to a significant level.
Dennis Rodman won three NBA championships for the Chicago Bulls
Dennis Rodman had an illustrious career that spanned 14 years. During this, he made a name for himself and took numerous awards home. Rodman won a staggering five championships throughout his career. Out of which three of them were for the Bulls, whereas, the other two were for the Pistons.