?Tripped and Slid Face First Across the Gas Station Pavement?: 5x NBA Champion Dennis Rodman Gave Major MMA Voice a Memory of a Lifetime

Dennis Rodman‘s controversial personality and his nag of pulling off unconventional moves have made him a celebrity whose impact has stretched beyond the confinements of the basketball court. Despite his habit of attracting controversies, Rodman remains a fan favorite even after his successful NBA career. The Worm has impacted the lives of many people with humbleness and down-to-earth nature. Back in the day, five-time NBA champ Dennis Rodman once gave MMA voice Amy Kaplan the memory of a lifetime with a heartwarming gesture.

Amy Kaplan is an editor at FanSided who specializes in the coverage of combat sports. Kaplan is known for her on-site reporting in the UFC. Moreover, she is the sole female panel member on the Bellator MMA rankings. Recently, Amy Kaplan took to Twitter to share her biggest memory of Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman.

Dennis Rodman once helped Amy Kaplan during a crisis

In her recent tweet, Amy Kaplan wrote,?“What?s your strangest celebrity encounter? mine: pumping gas in the late 90s and I tripped and slid face first across the gas station pavement. Only 1 person ran to help me up. It was Dennis Rodman.”

Kaplan shared on Twitter that she once found herself in a terrible situation after tripping while pumping gas in her car at a gas station. Luckily for the MMA analyst, Rodman came to her rescue and help her out during a tough situation. The touching gesture from the seven-time rebounding champ became a memory of a lifetime for Kaplan, who was left in awe of Dennis Rodman.

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However, despite having a pure heart Rodman always found himself in the midst of controversies during his days in the NBA.

Controversial Rodman moments

Dennis Rodman attained legendary status in the NBA with his rebounding brilliance. However, the Bulls legend was surrounded by many controversies back in the day. Apart from his troubles with teams, Rodman was infamous for his funky hairstyle and his furious reactions on the court. The Worm was often involved in disputes with players and referees. It resulted in Rodman losing over a million dollars in fines.

Moreover, Rodman once appeared publicly in a wedding dress in 1996 during the promotion of his book,?’Bad As I Wanna Be’. The Bulls legend was infamous for his partying and gambling lifestyle as well. Additionally, he was the first NBA athlete to have opened up about his Bisexuality.

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However, Rodman still managed to win five NBA championships and contributed to Michael Jordan-led Bulls’ success. In addition, The Worm also established himself as a fan-favorite celebrity.