Dennis Rodman, Who Lost Almost $27 Million From His Net Worth, Gives Free Gifts to a Live Audience in a Gracious Display

Dennis Rodman’s life story is pretty interesting. Before becoming a five-time NBA champion, ‘The Worm’ worked as a janitor at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. His father was not present, while his mother worked numerous jobs to make ends meet. Having experienced the cruel side of life, Dennis Rodman knows how it feels to receive gracious gifts and opportunities from people.

Known not only for his on-court display of defensive strength, Dennis Rodman has been infamous for his off-court gossip-worthy shenanigans. However, on the Drew Barrymore show, the world witnessed a less highlighted side of the basketball veteran.

Dennis Rodman surprises the audience

Last week, Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman appeared on the Drew Barrymore Show. After exchanging pleasantries, Rodman surprised the audience and said, “I am giving everyone in the audience two shirts.” All hell broke loose, as the cheerful applause he received was deafening.

Then, Dennis presented Drew Barrymore and co-host Ross Matthews with a black ‘The Showdown – Rodman, Barrymore’ shirt. Excited and overwhelmed by this gesture, Drew Barrymore asked Rodman a simple question. She says, “Let me ask what makes you the kind of person that comes bearing gifts? How are you so gracious?”

“I am just gracious because a lot of people gave me opportunities,” Rodman humbly replied.

Rodman has always been giving. In a 1990 article, Rodman speaks about his actions of giving money to a homeless woman. He says, “I had $250 in my pocket, and I gave it all to her. If I had $1,000, I would have given her that, too.”

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He continues, “There are a lot of people out there that are more worthy of this money. People without houses. People living on the street. I was lucky to come upon this, what I have now.”

Rodman was also scammed by his financial advisor

Rodman grew up poor. He earned the big bucks while displaying his unique talents on-court. From signing million-dollar contracts to eventually securing a net worth of 27 million dollars, Rodman had changed his fortunes. However, financially, he experienced trouble when he fell victim to his financial advisor, Peggy Ann Fulford’s fraudulent activities.

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Dennis Rodman’s net worth today is estimated to be around 500 thousand dollars. This is a huge dip from his 27-million-dollar price tag. But this doesn’t hold Rodman back from giving and trying to hold onto his glory.