The NBA as we know it today would not have existed without the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Forming what is till date the most iconic trio in NBA history, Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman were virtually unstoppable. Winning 3 championships together the trio went on to form a dynasty revered to this day.

While MJ and Pippen stole most of the limelight, eccentric star Dennis Rodman was also there to steal the headlines. Known for his flamboyance and loud personality, the legend of ‘the worm’ is intact in NBA folklore. Although the trio complemented each other well, it almost never came to be.

Dennis Rodman reflects on the incident that made the ‘Big 3’

During an interview with DJ Vlad NBA legend Dennis Rodman shared glimpses of his illustrious career and spoke about his journey to the Bulls. Part of the ‘Bad Boys Pistons‘ team, the forward was then traded to San Antonio where he didn’t really have the best of times.

Riddled with injuries and team conflicts Rodman never made it past the playoffs in the Western Conference. After just two years Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls for Will Perdue.

Recalling the trade, the 5-time NBA champion remembers being in the shape of his life during the time. Drawing parallels with the 7ft Perdue he gave his thoughts on the trade, stating, “People in Chicago were laughing saying, ‘We got rid of something like a giraffe and we got a lion!'”

A fair assessment from a person who gave it his all on the court.

The reporter then went on to recount Rodman’s first meeting with Phil Jackson. Revealing what brought the Big 3 together, Rodman remembers his coach asking him to apologize to Scottie. The two had famously had an altercation in the past that left Pippen needing 6 stitches.

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Recounting how he apologized to his then future teammate the defensive juggernaut revealed. “I said man there is no hard feelings, you know I am just happy to be here, and I hope you accept my hard work.”

Dennis Rodman on his current relationship with Michael and Scottie

One cannot imagine the Chicago Bulls without mentioning their legendary Big 3. While their relationship didn’t start in the best of ways, we are glad that Scottie accepted Dennis’ apology. Although their on-court relationship was quite well known, how do the three get along currently?

In a recent interview with Bleacher Report the Worm got into the details stating, “We’re friends. We’re not calling each other every day and hanging out, but when we see each other, we share the love. Like, ‘Hey, appreciate you, man. I’ve got your back.'”

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