Dennis Rodman rose to legendary status for both his off-court antics and his on-court plays. Regardless of his bizarre antics, one couldn’t deny that he was arguably the greatest rebounder of all time. In the art of rebounding, very few came close to Rodman. He was so good at rebounding that he drew comparisons with the great Wilt Chamberlain. Therefore, with his caliber, he was no less than an expert with the ball. However, despite being so good with the ball, he expressed that the younger generation did not value his expertise.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
A year ago, the Chicago Bulls legend, Dennis Rodman sat down with Mychal Denzel Smith of GQ for a one-on-one interview. They discussed a plethora of topics during the interview. However, younger players not seeking him out for any advice was the one talking point that stood out.
Dennis Rodman disappointed with the younger generation
Apart from his unmatchable rebounding skills, Rodman also possessed a deep understanding of the game. However, despite being treasured with so many talents, the Bulls legend expressed his regret for not being called by the NBA’s front office nowadays. In addition to that, he added how younger players failed to ask for advice or help.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Subsequently, Rodman also pointed out the reason behind it. He said that these days the game is more privy to analytics and data. However, he added regarding analytics, ” I?ve been doing that shit for f*****g years.”?
Therefore, Rodman’s statements paint a good picture of the expectations of the Bulls legend. It implied the regret he carried around as the younger generation of players failed to ask for his advice or mentorship. Besides that, the string of words also may have expressed the Worm’s yearning to share his talent and skill pool with the NBA world.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch this story- Top 5 NBA signature celebration moves, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, and more
Do you think analytics are at par with real-life experience? Is the younger generation less suitable for mentorship? Let us know in the comments below.