?Don?t Think He Belongs in This League?: 5x NBA Champion Dennis Rodman at Age 42 Was Mocked on Far Fetched NBA Intentions

Dennis Rodman was an enigma to many. The five-time NBA Champion didn?t have it easy, even after the end of his career. The Chicago Bulls legend made bizarre decisions following his exit from the NBA. And after so many years of witnessing Rodman, it wasn?t a surprise for fans. The Rebound king decided to play in G-league and different countries post his exit in 2000, before wanting to return to the NBA in 2003.

Safe to say, his decision to return to the NBA at the age of 42 wasn?t welcomed wholeheartedly. From fans, and colleagues to even friends, everyone doubted the return of Rodman, and if anyone would want him.

Rodman?s wish to return to the NBA aged 42

Anyone who?s ever played basketball knows fitness is key, 4 quarters of running up and down the court doesn?t come easy. Dennis Rodman debuted in the NBA in 1986 and exited in 2000. After a three-year hiatus, the Rebound King wanted to return back, and finish his career on his own terms. There were many reasons why such a decision was doubted by his peers, from fitness issues to behavioral ones.

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Rodman spent his last year in the NBA at the Dallas Mavericks, where many of his teammates felt that he was unmotivated. The five-time NBA champion and his apparent erratic behavior with many of his teammates and franchises didn?t fare well. This can be termed as one of the causes of the negative reception of his comeback announcement.

?He?s one of the greatest rebounders of the NBA history,? said Stephen. A on his comeback announcement in a 2003 documentary on the subject. He further added ?I don?t wanna take anything away from him as an athlete but Dennis Rodman as a person was quite frankly, horrific. I mean I don?t think he has any place in this league?

His colleagues and friends doubted his fitness as well because playing in the NBA aged 42 is unheard of. Many also shared their few cents as they thought Rodman needed proper care and more attention. This was something that teams wouldn?t want to gamble on at a 42-year-old. Added to that Rodman’s controversies seemed to be never-ending at the time.

Dennis Rodman post-retirement

It is known that Rodman was unable to return back to the NBA, but the rebound king didn?t stop doing what he feels like. From appearing as a pundit to endorsing brands, the rebound king made good use of his attractive personality.

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As of now, the Bulls legend was seen appearing in a VH1 reality show called ?The Surreal Life?. Also, Rodman had quite a few media appearances, mostly for people who wanted to know more about the ‘Worm’. The Bulls no. 91 seems to have found his niche post-retirement.