Former NBA player Dennis Rodman is best known for his intriguing personality and flashy game skills. The star of rebounds led the league with his extraordinary brilliance in the game. He was one of a kind. However, he was also surrounded by countless controversies. And the controversies followed him till the end of his 14 years of career. After only 12 games with the Dallas Mavericks, the athlete retired from the league in the year 2000.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Rodman?s relationship was quite good during the time the player got into the team. Cuban forged a great friendship with the player and even invited the player to stay in his guest house. In a conversation, the Worm revealed the difficulties he faced with the team.
How was Dennis Rodman treated during his stay in Cuban?s guest house?
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In several interviews, Cuban expressed how the presence of Rodman in the team can improve its position. However, the player?s both on and off-court blunders caused him problems. Soon after one month in, the authorities put pressure on Cuban to get rid of Rodman.
The athlete could feel how he was used by the higher authorities and was now getting pulled out of the game. Describing his experience with the Mavericks he said, ?I even agreed to live in Cuban?s guesthouse, so his security guards could keep an eye on me 24/7. I could not wipe my a** without three security guards surrounding the toilet. So how did the guy repay me? After 12 games, less than a month on the job, I was dumped.?
He also stated how Cuban has mostly supported him during tough situations with the media. Cuban also claimed that “bringing Dennis Rodman onto a NBA team has many more positives than negatives.” But even if Cuban was forced to make the decision, Rodman was upset with what happened.
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Dennis Rodman believes he was forced to Cuban?s house due to his feud with David Stern
The player believes that he was asked to leave Cuban?s house as a result of his feud with NBA Commissioner David Stern. The two had a history of feuding. Stern didn’t like the Worm?s tattoos and piercings. Despite a warning, the player got another tattoo. There were many more instances of their arguments such as when the player challenged Stern to a fistfight.
However, there were some good times for the player as well. During a conversation with VladTV, the 4-time NBA champion discussed how Cuban treated him. He stated how the billionaire gave him money to buy furniture for the house. The legend also spoke about the lavish party he organized after the move.?
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