“I’m Partying My A** Off”: Michael Jordan Was Forced To Take A Trip to Vegas Just To Bring Dennis Rodman Back From A Mid Season Bender

NBA legend Dennis Rodman is one of the most iconic basketball players. The way he approached the game and his life unapologetically garnered him a lot of fans. The flamboyant power forward has been the center of attention for so many years and has had many stories to tell from his various off-the-court experiences. The Hall of Famer once talked about the time he went to Las Vegas during the middle of the season and his teammate Michael Jordan had to pick him up.

Rodman said that no one would have approached a head coach as he did during his time with the Chicago Bulls. He said that he was bored with doing the same routine every day so he went to the legendary Phil Jackson and told him that he was bored and he wanted to go to Las Vegas to “get his mind right” during the middle of the season.

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Interestingly, coach Jackson allowed him 2 days to visit Las Vegas. As soon as Jackson gave him permission, Rodman traveled to Vegas and started partying. But he did not return to Chicago even after the permitted 2 days.

Michael Jordan came for Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman said, “On the third day, I’m still in Vegas partying my a** off, partying my a** off. Fourth day, I’m partying my a** off, partying my a** off. Who comes to Vegas to pick me up? Michael Jordan. ‘Dennis you gotta come back and play!’ I agree.” Then Rodman went back to Chicago to resume his season.

Rodman claimed that he was lively after spending a few days in Vegas. He said, “And when I went back, what happened? I was alive now. I was ready to rock.”

Rodman and Michael Jordan had a very peculiar friendship. The duo did not talk much with each other. But they knew they could rely on each other when it was crunch time. Rodman was one of the best rebounders and defenders in the game and became the defensive backbone of the squad.

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At just 6’7″, Rodman led the league in rebounds for seven seasons in a row.? His versatility and the desire to defend helped him guard anyone on the floor. Not everyone could brag that they could guard a prime Shaquille O’Neal on the low block. He once admitted that he desired to win the Defensive Player of the Award and that was the reason he cried when he finally won it.