Dennis Rodman on Friendship With Kim Jong-Un: “They Gave Me the Presidential Suite in the Best Hotel in North Korea

Ever since Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has lashed out at Michael Jordan and ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, fans haven’t heard from any of Chicago’s former stars. Now, third member of the great trio, Dennis Rodman has spoken on a variety of topics including the Bulls, his personality, and more. In addition, he has also addressed how he developed an unexpected relationship with North Korean President Kim Jong-Un.

In the course of his career, Rodman won five NBA crowns. After two triumphs with the Detroit Pistons, he joined the Chicago Bulls, where he united with Jordan and Pippen. Playing as a forward, ‘The Worm’ averaged around 7.3 points per game, and contributed massively to the men in red’s success. Yet, the 60-year-old was never really one to bask in the limelight; he was a man of few words. With a personality of a trailblazer, Dennis Rodman continues to live in the minds of Chicago fans.

Dennis Rodman talks about his friendship with Kim Jong-Un

37-year-old Kim Jong-Un has been the leader of North Korea since 2011. He is a hugely popular figure among the masses. Yet, not many stars of the NBA have been all that close to the Asian President. In fact, Rodman was one of the first players to develop a close bond with Jong-Un. In a recent interview with GQ, the spunky 2-time All-star spoke about how he became familiar with Kim, and the favors that the Korean did for him.

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As the interviewer claimed, Rodman calls Kim a friend, and with good reason. “They gave me the presidential suite in the best hotel in North Korea,” said Rodman. “They gave me maids, chefs.” The former great has reportedly gone there multiple times after his initial visit, and is always treated well. “They just sat there praising me like I was one of them. I was like wow. I just fell in love with their country because they were so loving.”

It is wonderful to see Rodman break barriers day in and day out. He is a true maverick, a person who is willing to change and improve everyday. Aside from his magnanimous achievements with the Bulls, he is a brilliant individual!