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Dennis Rodman, known for his top-notch rebounding skills and wild lifestyle, shocked the NBA world when he took a career-altering decision and joined the Chicago Bulls in 1995. However, that was not the only time when he shocked the basketball world. The Worm shook the whole hoops universe just prior to joining the Bulls after claiming that he was now an entertainer.

The five-time champion was unique and his lifestyle was eccentric. Naturally, he garnered a lot of attention and remained prominent among the fans. Similarly, prior to joining forces with Michael Jordan in Chicago, he showed a glimpse of his personality to the NBA world by making a bold claim.

Dennis Rodman claimed he was an entertainer

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In a 1995 comprehensive interview with Michael Silver of Sports Illustrated, taking place just a day before the Spurs played the Houston Rockets at their home in the 1995 Western Conference Finals, Rodman confessed that he was an entertainer. The now 61-year-old always remain unaffected by people’s opinion. Similarly in the interview, Dennis the Menace let lose a glimpse of his persona to his fans.

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During the interview, the Bulls legend said, “I don’t give a —- about basketball anymore.” Subsequently, he added, “It’s like the Back to the Future ride in Orlando, like virtual reality. I’m already out of life in the NBA.”

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Thereafter admitted, “I’m just living my life the way I want to. I’m not an athlete anymore. I’m an entertainer.”

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Surprisingly, after joining the Bulls in 1995, the five-time champion along with Jordan and Scottie Pippen led the Bulls to their second three-peat. However, on the other hand, his bizarre activities also peaked during his tenure of three years with the Bulls. During this period, Dennis the Menace started to experiment with different hairstyles and turned his body into an art gallery. Apart from that, he became an entertainer too as he made several appearances in the WCW.

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