?He Wanted Michael?s Approval?: Dennis Rodman Once Laughed Off NBA Author?s Take on His Relationship With Michael Jordan

Dennis Rodman was still discovering himself when he came to the Chicago Bulls in 1995. The five-time NBA champ had been in the league for nine years and won two championships with the Detroit Pistons. At the same time, he also earned himself the title of a radioactive personality in the NBA. He was nearly broke when the San Antonio Spurs traded him to the Bulls. Fortunately, Rodman found himself under the guidance of champions like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson.

Dennis Rodman was extremely energetic around Michael Jordan, and it seemed like he deeply admired the fierceness of the Bulls legend. Once, Dennis Rodman laughed off NBA author Sam Smith’s opinion on his relationship with Michael Jordan. The Worm appeared on The Jump alongside Scottie Pippen. The two-time All-Star came on the show to promote his documentary, “30 for 30”: Rodman: For Better or Worse.

The documentary provides a deep dive into Dennis Rodman’s journey with the Chicago Bulls alongside Jordan and Pippen. The trio managed to bring a second three-peat for the Bulls, winning three back-to-back championships between 1996-98.

NBA Author makes a bold claim about Dennis Rodman

The preview of the documentary portrayed how Dennis Rodman had earned a controversial reputation in the league when he joined the Chicago Bulls in 1995. It was a massive opportunity to turn his life around, and Rodman managed to rise beyond all expectations.

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In the preview, Sam Smith suggested that the Bulls had a leadership trio in Jordan, Pippen, and former head coach Phil Jackson. The author of ‘The Jordan Rules’ felt that the Bulls were capable of dealing with the unpredictable nature of Rodman. Moreover, Sam Smith made a huge claim about Dennis Rodman’s love for Michael Jordan. Smith said, “Dennis idolized Michael Jordan, almost like a fan. He wanted Michael’s approval.”

The Worm laughed off when he learned what Smith has said about his bond with MJ. Rodman replied, “That’s funny as hell. Wow! People say that?”

Rodman admitted that he respected Michael Jordan a lot. However, it seemed like wanting Jordan’s approval as a fan was not something Rodman would have swallowed.

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Meanwhile, Jordan, Pippen, and Rodman emerged as one of the greatest trios to have played the sport. They took down the toughest of opponents together on the court in their pursuit of victory time and again. Their love for the game is what made them the best fit for each other during their journey to greatness.