“Don’t Go to Jail”: 5x NBA Champion Dennis Rodman, Who Offered Help to Rescue Brittney Griner From Russian Prison, Had Crucial Advice for His 15-Year-Old Self

Dennis Rodman is one of the unique personalities in the history of the NBA. The five-time NBA champion is an eccentric figure who has often been involved in controversy. From his dating history to his friendship with Kim Jong-un, Rodman has truly lived an outlandish life.

Rodman epitomized the nickname ‘Bad Boy’, which was given to his team, the Detroit Pistons, during the late 80s. However, his antics didn’t go unnoticed, as he once mentioned that he had been arrested around 100 times in his life. Through all the troubles, Rodman learned compassion.

Despite his ‘Bad Boy’ image, Rodman is a very understanding and thoughtful person. He was asked during an interview a few years ago what advice he would give to his younger self. Rodman replied, “Don’t go to jail!”

The seven-time rebounding champion has had his share of experiences with the law. He is a good friend of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and visits the country often. Rodman does not shy away from speaking his mind and has made it clear that his relationship with North Korea is non-political.

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While his off-court life became more of a talking point than his on-court achievements, Rodman played his role to perfection. He was a key player during the Chicago Bulls‘ second three-peat. The Bulls organization allowed Rodman to be himself, which resulted in all the success on the court.

Dennis Rodman offered to help Brittney Griner

In August 2022, Rodman revealed that he had received permission to visit the incarcerated WNBA star in Russia. However, things didn’t pan out that way for the former Detroit Pistons star. After a few days, he stated that he didn’t have any plans to visit Brittney Griner.

Despite his insistence to the contrary, Rodman has been involved in political issues a few times. After a sparkling career in the NBA, Rodman has still managed to stay in the news due to his off-court commitments.

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Rodman’s advice to his younger self stemmed from the struggles he had to go through. Coming into the NBA after a rough childhood was a huge moment for him and he definitely made the most of it. What are your thoughts on Rodman’s advice? Let us know in the comments.