Rare Photo Shows 5x NBA Champion with “Fellow Bad Boy” John McEnroe Attending an Artist’s Concert Who May Have Saved Rodman’s Life

It is safe to say NBA legend Dennis Rodman is a true “Bad Boy” both on the court and also off it. Rodman was a huge part of the Detroit Pistons team that won two straight titles and earned the “Bad Boys” title for their physical defense. Ironically, Rodman’s antics off-the-court began when his stint with the Pistons was coming to an end. When the Chicago Bulls finally overthrew the Pistons, the management decided to make some changes to the team. That included head coach Chuck Daly who was like a father figure to Rodman.

Rodman did not receive the news of Daly leaving the team well and this is where his antics began. It was a really hard time for the two-time DPOY who even contemplated suicide once. Fortunately, he was apparently saved by the Pearl Jam rock band.

Dennis Rodman and John McEnroe

Dennis Rodman is a huge fan of the Pearl Jam rock band. The Chicago Bulls legend has been in attendance at multiple Pearl Jam shows over the years. In 2016, when Rodman was at the show, he met tennis legend John McEnroe. The six-time NBA champion took to Twitter and shared a picture of himself with McEnroe. He even referred to McEnroe as a “fellow Bad Boy.”

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Rodman wrote, “At @PearlJam show with fellow Bad Boy, & Tennis legend John McEnroe! Love his intensity! Yes, I?m serious!“?

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The seven-time Grand Slam winner is infamous for his antics on the tennis court. He was one of the most intense tennis players ever and often locked horns with his opponents. He has also had trouble with referees for his behavior on the court. Rodman has had some issues with the officials and the league as well. So when Rodman met McEnroe during the concert, he made sure to speak with the legend.

How did the Pearl Jam?save NBA legend Rodman?

Dennis Rodman once was found asleep in his car with a gun in his hand outside the Pistons arena during his time with the Pistons. Rodman once admitted that he was contemplating suicide during an interview. However, he was arguably saved by the Pearl Jam rock band. While he was contemplating suicide with a loaded gun in his hand, he decided to listen to some music.

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As turned on the radio, Pearl Jam’s song Black was playing. When the Worm closed his eyes and contemplated while listening to the song, he, fortunately, fell asleep and was then found by the Pistons staff.