He's actually a super nice guy. I saw him at a party in a marina in Miami once. He's walking in as I'm going the opposite direction. At first I'm like... Damn, that's one enormous dude. Eventually, my eyes made it to his face and my jaw dropped. I'm from Chicago and have always been a fan of his since I was a little kid. He noticed my jaw drop and gave a huge smile and walked right up and introduced himself! Good thing, or I would have walked right past, too afraid to say anything and regretted it forever. So, instead of leaving the party early as I had planned, I got to sit around and have drinks and bullshit with rodman and his friends. It was pretty awesome, I must say..
You are lucky you saw him. Longed to see him but am in Nairobi,Kenya in East African. I grew in the village with No TVs no Electricity but I managed to get few old daily papers and find nba game photos. Once In a while i get for then Bulls with Rodman and id cut and keep. That made my day. Thank God you saw him. He is Great
4 Ben Media i thin you mean you dont talk to outside work. because communication is crucial in work. you can work together successfully by communicating even if you dont maintain relationship on a personal level
Who cares about his looks, the man is a genius. His basketball IQ is unreal, and he is extremely articulate. If this man had a sliver of stability during his upbringing who knows how far he could've gone. Ending up in the HOF was this man's floor not ceiling.
+Jeremy Moore He's not unintelligent, but I've heard few misuse words as much as Dennis- whether that's due to nervousness or whatever. Smart o.k. Sad certainly. Articulate? no
I'm a fan of Rodman anyway. Even though I used to love the showtime Lakers- learned to appreciate his work ethic (except for his behavior w the Spurs). He was still a really excellent defender up through 95-96 season. The last 2 Bulls championships he really didn't play defense like he once did. Occasionally entertaining or interesting off the court. Seems like a genuine if damaged guy(from interviews & articles from the Pistons years). Wish he can find some peace in his life.
I'd say guys like Musk, Assange, Hawking or guys working at CERN are nearing genius level IQs, but apparently to some people, Dennis Rodman - the tattooed, drugged up, alcoholic basketball player that can't even put on his clothes in an intelligent manner is a genius. Get real, mate. Rodman is not a total moron, but he is not very smart. It's obvious he isn't. He was good at what he did for a certain time period, but that doesn't make him a genius.
+Black7od Facts. And don't forget - his greatest physical attribute might have been his monstrous endurance. Even Jordan once said of Rodman - "most gifted athlete ever - we could practice all day, and whereas everyone else couldn't wait to get home and crash, Dennis would hit up Vegas till 6 am, walk into practice without sleep, and then play in that night's live telecast without showing any signs whatsoever of fatigue."
+ZuberiGaming rodman better. for being like 4 inches shorter than the giant chamberlain, he grabbed so many boards with way better competition than what wilt had. Rodman > wilt in rebounds
they say he is shit. he has the highest basketball IQ ever. know the ball will bounce and when and where to pass. kids saying hes trash coz he wont score dont know shit. thats not basketball IQ
+jjays otag He is one of the few people next to Jason kidd who can completely take over a game without even scoring. Rodman has otherworldly intelligence... which is why he's so crazy. I don't think he sees in the same wavelength as normal people lol.
In college Rodman averaged 25.7 points per game on 63.7 FG% through 4 straight years, along with 15.7 rebounds per game. He was a freak. I guess when he got to the NBA he decided to focus only on rebounding and defense.
+Lcarpetron, no the Piston decided that for him. Too many guards there in Detroit. Also, look at this I saw Dennis miss by himself at least 5 layups, yes, all alone! He did used to shoot around before the game....well dunked layups, in both Detroit and with the Bulls!
***** right? He had/has some serious issues. Come on - who doesn't have a single conversation with their co-workers (teammates, moreover)?? I feel bad for him, though. Talking about his parents, or lack thereof, really hit a nerve. It's like, he can know what the cause is, and even admit it, but still not get help with it. (Partly because ... how can something like that be helped?? ... I know how, but I digress)
This guy is a genius in asking questions, very open ended and non-judgemental. He brought really good answers from his other interviews like with Manny Pacquiao. He also reacts correctly while Dennis is answering. Great!
+clu4u the difference is in the 90's the bigs were shaq, dream, Drob, ewing, mourning, mutumbo, malone, barkley etc...lol Draymond play in a time where he can guard dwight howard...a man who doesnt have one single post move
I heard somewhere that after a game, after playing an entire fucking game, all the rebounding and hustling, Dennis still got on a bicycle machine for at least 2 to 3 hours. Rodman was a machine.
Aries moon energy! Ashwini Pada 1. I have the same placement and I can go for days on end without sleep and still exercise and work like a horse. But with that energy and moon placement comes deep instability and aimlessness that you need to hone. I feel for him.
Weird or not,but definitely one of the best defensive guy I've ever seen on the court,if he played it was just fun to watch,cos he made the best scorers crazy all the time
Subscribed. Graham has a lot of great interviews. This is why youtube is great, because you can learn a lot on this site. Thank you for your contributions Graham Bensinger.
kiyonexus That's another reason why I started watching more of his videos. I really like Graham Bensinger interviews over DJ Vlad and DJ Smallz Eyez. Also it's great to see the interviewer in the shot as well instead of hiding behind the camera. All around big ups to Graham.
He's kind of like the Lawrence Taylor of football. They say Taylor knew the offensive plays better than most quarterbacks, which made him a more effective linebacker. You've got to study kids....
+Nicholas Bakunin Not on the same level, but Bill Russell, Wes Unseld, Mutombo... Great defenders and rebounders who could help their respective team from time to time in offense.
this man here is the biggest heart I've ever seen he literally wore his heart in his sleeve every game he ever played he wasn't scared of anyone mad respect !!!!
He’s the best interviewer I’ve ever seen. So humble and feels no need to dominate the conversation in any way. Asks great questions and lets his guest talk without ever interrupting.
+manfred edilson Nah,.Rick Mahorn, Bill laimbeer, and John Sally were playing hard defense on Jordan so he would not come down the paint to score on them. John Sally would later play with the Bulls and was cool with Jordan and Pippen. Dennis didn't talk to any one really, he was just shy and introverted off the court.
Starforcefighter it is true but sally was one of the guys that shook hands with the bulls when rest of his team walked out so he has a ticket for forgiveness. Plus he was like part time comedian or something wasnt he?
Dennis is the epitome of hard work , and second ... to show you that if you live in chaos and channel it, surrounding your self and looking at a goal and are die hard to get it.... you can even though everything around you is chaotic... Dennis loved Michael so much too.... such respect for his leadership they didn't even have to talk. They just understood how to act and perform.
I remember Steve Kerr saying on NBATV that Rodman probably could've averaged 20 points a game with ease, but he chose not to, and was in fact prouder when he had zero points. However odd a personality he might have, that's the sort of single-mindedness that only the true greats ever have. What a champ!
Easy to judge if you didnt know him, but hard not to like once you realize he’s honest and a hard worker. Even though he admits he’s a loner, I bet he’s just being honest & doesnt want to be. Sometimes hard to have conversations and relate to others, when you didnt have a normal upbringing.
@I. Wynn Wynn Who the fuck are you to judge lmao. If he doesn't want to speak to his mom and sisters it's his business. His mom showed him no affection whatsoever when he was a child, how do you expect him to have a great relationship with her now that he's an adult?
@I. Wynn Wynn From what he has said, he doesn't have relationship skills and communication wouldn't be a strong ability for him. When you don't have that kind of influence, it doesn't just happen. It's learned and developed by seeing it.
This guy's a genius man, imagine the amount of tape he watches, it took him to the point where it keeps on playing non stop, even in real game, that's why he get all those rebounds. Practice makes perfect. Dennis saw the game like he see it through a glass of water. What a scary player to play against man, give me chills down my spines. #realtalk
I still think that (pound for pound), "The Worm" was the greatest defensive player of all time. Rodman was around 6'-7" and led the league in total rebounding 4x and best average in rebounding 7x. Not to also mention that he had a couple seasons of averaging 18+ boards per game. His on and off the court antics didn't show it, but the dude had one the greatest basketball IQ's ever known.
+Ermac1990 Some people can't function unless they're fucked up. In high school, our top players were high every football game and with the way they played, you couldn't tell at all.
I saw where Wilt Chamberlain was pissed about his magazine cover as "the greatest rebounder ever" so let's not leave him out lol. As you mentioned, defensive though...i agree, definitely one of the greatest ever!
When it comes to combining defense, rebounding, and overall impact on a team's winning and championships, Russell and Rodman are in a class of their own. No one else is even close
People think his game came easy, its some real genius to rebound the way he did at his size, think about it he studied tape to master rebounding ???? .. A true enigma, anybody that wants to master defensive rebounding coming up should study him , truly a legend. Again you don't have to be a scorer to be one of the Goats
I think him being apart of that Bad Boy Piston Era that gave Jordan and Pippen a very hard time early in their pursue to be champions is a good reasoning. Those feelings don't go away on both ends. And if anyone knows Dennis played a huge portion in that Jordan Rules dynasty. So him saying they never talked doesn't surprise me at all.
These are the types of interviews I love to see. Graham was asking Rodman questions that give us insight into how a player/person came up and succeeded. Nothing about this portion of the interview made Rodman antsy or short with his responses. It was all about showing respect. I'll definitely check out more of his interviews.
Rodman is the greatest and under appreciated basketball player. He understands the game greater than an other player knowing that makes him a legendary of the game.
This is what ppl don't understand about the Bulls. They were there to do a job! Not be best friends! The league today is a big hippy love fest. Guys are too emotional. This team understood they were there to do a job. Not get in anyone's business and show up and do your job!
+Aidyn Bradley today's stars all want to be on the same team with their friends. Players then were never like that. They didn't let little things like "being friends" get in the way of doing the job.
I remember seeing an interview where Bill Laimbeer was once asked who was the smartest person he ever played with and without hesitating he immediately replied, "Dennis Rodman"
He was an outstanding rebounder before the Bulls. When the Pistons broke apart and they got rid of Rodman is when his attitude changed. Check is technicals before and after. He had virtually none before and he didn't dye his hair all crazy colors yet. After he found his place on the Bulls the technicals mostly cut down. He played great defensive basketball against the best. He was the best rebounder of his time and the best offensive rebounder of all time. He knew how to read where the ball was going to bounce of the rim and go so he would be there boxing out. If he didn't get the board he would pop it out of the guys hands who did. People don't realize he scored about 7 points a game taking 1 or 2 shots because of all the fouls he took down low and in the penalty your going to the line. He averaged over 10 assists 4 to 5 steals and 20 boards a game. He had nights where he had 30 something rebounds with 28 of them being offensive.
Raymond Armatino he never averaged more than 3.5 assist a game, never more than a single steal, really only got to the line twice a game and only about 1/3 of his rebounds came from offensive rebounds.........
I was in elementary school when the Bulls were unstoppable. I couldnt get enough of them. Loved Jordan (who didnt/doesn't) and I really liked Rodman for his play and his uniqueness (my parents not so much lol). But I do remember wondering if they ever talked much or were buddies. Now I know! Ahhh nostalgia... Thanks!
As crazy as this guy is,he knows exactly what he talks when is about basketball.If you watch the 30 for 30 Bad boys you will see another example of his knowledge
Brian Williams I think a lot of people just know Rodman was like the greatest rebounder of all time, but they don’t stop to think WHY that is. Most people probably just chalk it up to great instincts and natural ability. You don’t think he spent hours and hours and hours in a room by himself studying tape for years, studying his teammates playing styles. That’s dedication right there.
Im 40 and this is my fav team all time. Jordan (best ever), Kukoc best EU player allong with the Petro and maybe best assist ever, Pippen (best sidekick ever), Rodman (best rebounder ever). What a colorfull and charismatic team they were. I miss NBA from 90s.
Rodman was the true defender. I can't think of any current player who wants to be known for their rebounding and defence. This is why defence is lacking in today's NBA and the game has gone soft.
+el fuerte Meh...all overrated barring Draymond. DJ is one of the worst liabilities I think in NBA history. When a game is close in the 4th quarter you can't play him because of his inability to shoot free throws. How can he be known then as a great defender when you can't even play him during crunch time? Plus Noah and Chandler are hardly the type of guys to shut down a player or even an entire team.
Great channel. How do you only have 29,930 subs? Anyway, I just subscribed. I like your delivery method of asking questions. I'm sure you'll reach over 1 million subs in no time. Keep up the professionalism.
You are the best interviewer that I know of out there right now at any level. It shows that you do your research, but you never speak for your interviewee. Keep it up!
Contrary to his visual persona, Dennis Rodman is actually one of the most intelligent NBA players ever. It was his genius that probably fostered his eccentricity.
Honestly not ever talking to each other is such a smart idea for them. I mean all three of those guys have massive personalities and risking letting those clash could seriously hurt on court performance. Really really smart of them.
Dennis is a lot smarter then people give him credit for. He had 3 flamboyant great years in Chicago but it was the previous years in Detroit that set him up to succeed in Chicago. He's one of the greatest athletes you'll ever see.
Was a pleasure growing up in Chicago and watching this legend. The Best Rebounder/defensive efforts I've ever seen. He shut down everyone bigger than him daily. Baby Shaq couldn't hang
Same here. Grew up on the westside. That team was amazing. Never failed to amaze you. Just the beauty of the defense they played was enough to satisfy you. When Rodman pip and Jordan said ok.. Let's lock this team down. They did it and they did it hard! I don't care who beats their record. They are still the best team in history
Actually Rodman was in the gym working out before games, before and after practice and after games. John Sally said the perception of Rodman as an undisciplined party goer was false. He said no one could out work Rodman. He was extremely disciplined about being in shape and having stamina because he knew he'd be going up against bigger and stronger players. He was ready for em.. Ask Shaq, Karl Malone, Charles Oakley, Charles Barkley, Larry Nance, Greg Daugherty, Jerome Kersey, Derrick Coleman
I'm just saying...I have't seen you two in a room together... He plays chess (thats a sport I think) get him on here lol. I'm just teasing ya bro, keep up the great work (:
When I was a kid I got to meet Dennis Rodman after a game in the team locker room. He was playing for the Spurs at the time alongside David Robinson, Sean Elliott, and Avery Johnson. One thing that I remember was that Dennis was a really quiet dude and didn't use a locker like the rest of the team. He just kept his stuff in the corner, which I thought was kinda weird. He was a nice dude though, signed my stuff and was polite.
Graham has the best damn interviews. And Dennis' basketball and defense IQ is off the charts. He has an intuitive understanding of defense, where the ball is going and how other people play. Hawk eye.
He's actually a super nice guy. I saw him at a party in a marina in Miami once. He's walking in as I'm going the opposite direction. At first I'm like... Damn, that's one enormous dude. Eventually, my eyes made it to his face and my jaw dropped. I'm from Chicago and have always been a fan of his since I was a little kid. He noticed my jaw drop and gave a huge smile and walked right up and introduced himself! Good thing, or I would have walked right past, too afraid to say anything and regretted it forever. So, instead of leaving the party early as I had planned, I got to sit around and have drinks and bullshit with rodman and his friends. It was pretty awesome, I must say..
which marina? scottys landing?
You are lucky you saw him. Longed to see him but am in Nairobi,Kenya in East African. I grew in the village with No TVs no Electricity but I managed to get few old daily papers and find nba game photos. Once In a while i get for then Bulls with Rodman and id cut and keep. That made my day. Thank God you saw him. He is Great
You have a vivid imagination.
Fake I’m his son he’s never been to a party bro
Lol not even a photo to prove it!
He's a professional. He came to work and did his job. I work with a lot of guys I never talk to but we get the job done.
4 Ben Media i thin you mean you dont talk to outside work. because communication is crucial in work. you can work together successfully by communicating even if you dont maintain relationship on a personal level
4 Ben Media nah that's just being insecure and weird
Marion Parrish How?
Yes
Do you all know ASL?
That's why they was so good as a team they was not in each others business
Like what happened to the lakers 2000-2004
+Makaveli The Don and now in 2015-2016 too
+LordKilluminati +Makaveli The Don
LMAO ya'lls usernames compliment each other.
mane...u awready kno
+gothatway09 👀
Who cares about his looks, the man is a genius. His basketball IQ is unreal, and he is extremely articulate. If this man had a sliver of stability during his upbringing who knows how far he could've gone. Ending up in the HOF was this man's floor not ceiling.
+Jeremy Moore He's not unintelligent, but I've heard few misuse words as much as Dennis- whether that's due to nervousness or whatever. Smart o.k. Sad certainly. Articulate? no
Extremely articulate? I think that's a stretch.
I'm a fan of Rodman anyway. Even though I used to love the showtime Lakers- learned to appreciate his work ethic (except for his behavior w the Spurs). He was still a really excellent defender up through 95-96 season. The last 2 Bulls championships he really didn't play defense like he once did. Occasionally entertaining or interesting off the court. Seems like a genuine if damaged guy(from interviews & articles from the Pistons years). Wish he can find some peace in his life.
Don't know how he pulled hotties like Electra and Madonna
I'd say guys like Musk, Assange, Hawking or guys working at CERN are nearing genius level IQs, but apparently to some people, Dennis Rodman - the tattooed, drugged up, alcoholic basketball player that can't even put on his clothes in an intelligent manner is a genius.
Get real, mate. Rodman is not a total moron, but he is not very smart. It's obvious he isn't. He was good at what he did for a certain time period, but that doesn't make him a genius.
Dennis was a freakish athlete and genius. For his size, he had enormous strength and agility. He was stronger than guys that were bigger than him.
to me he belongs in the 50 greatest players of all team, easily
he was great he could defend anyone. I remember how he defended Shaq and defended him well
+Black7od Facts. And don't forget - his greatest physical attribute might have been his monstrous endurance. Even Jordan once said of Rodman - "most gifted athlete ever - we could practice all day, and whereas everyone else couldn't wait to get home and crash, Dennis would hit up Vegas till 6 am, walk into practice without sleep, and then play in that night's live telecast without showing any signs whatsoever of fatigue."
ankh life ✊✊✊
+Joseph DeSano Hakeem was fucking godly lol no surprise to me there.
sometimes i forget how real people are...rodman is complicated. he is human
Dennis' game is Legendary.
James Lising Definitely
Greatest rebounder ever.
+Blaqnostic Chamberlain
+ZuberiGaming better
+ZuberiGaming rodman better. for being like 4 inches shorter than the giant chamberlain, he grabbed so many boards with way better competition than what wilt had. Rodman > wilt in rebounds
True
+_Battlefield-_-Ruler_ Chamberlain had 25.4 rebounds a game over a season's length.
they say he is shit. he has the highest basketball IQ ever. know the ball will bounce and when and where to pass. kids saying hes trash coz he wont score dont know shit. thats not basketball IQ
+jjays otag He is one of the few people next to Jason kidd who can completely take over a game without even scoring. Rodman has otherworldly intelligence... which is why he's so crazy. I don't think he sees in the same wavelength as normal people lol.
+jjays otag they need to get their heads outta their asses an listen to him talk... he could score, hed rather play team ball
In college Rodman averaged 25.7 points per game on 63.7 FG% through 4 straight years, along with 15.7 rebounds per game. He was a freak. I guess when he got to the NBA he decided to focus only on rebounding and defense.
+jjays otag Rodmans just a unique sort of guy,I like that though.
+Lcarpetron, no the Piston decided that for him. Too many guards there in Detroit. Also, look at this I saw Dennis miss by himself at least 5 layups, yes, all alone! He did used to shoot around before the game....well dunked layups, in both Detroit and with the Bulls!
I really enjoyed this interview. Too many people paint Dennis in a negative light. I think this one really shows the TRUE professional he was.
+Skyler Rader Thanks, Skyler!
+Skyler Rader I agree. But it also does a good job showing what a headcase he was.
+Skyler Rader He was a bad boy piston afterall.
***** right? He had/has some serious issues. Come on - who doesn't have a single conversation with their co-workers (teammates, moreover)?? I feel bad for him, though. Talking about his parents, or lack thereof, really hit a nerve. It's like, he can know what the cause is, and even admit it, but still not get help with it. (Partly because ... how can something like that be helped?? ... I know how, but I digress)
Aquariuskudo uh huh. That's what it was.
Every basketball team needs a player like Rodman he did all the dirty work on the court
Michael Vaughn like Draymond Green
He sure did
Best rebounder
Draymod Green ...nice comparison fuck face ....u truly no.jacl.shit about the game U Oxygen thief
@@morand-gw7xn tf is wrong with you
This guy is a genius in asking questions, very open ended and non-judgemental. He brought really good answers from his other interviews like with Manny Pacquiao. He also reacts correctly while Dennis is answering. Great!
"All I do is rebound and play defense" HAHAAHA legend!
And have a millions dollar and girls hahhaa savage
a 6'5 center ...didnt realize he was such a student of the game...say whatever you want about hin, but he was really committed
+o shah u mean 6'7
that's his listed height but jordan said he was 'smaller than me'.
oh, ok didn't know that
Draymond Green is 6'5" and plays the center and power forward positions...
+clu4u the difference is in the 90's the bigs were shaq, dream, Drob, ewing, mourning, mutumbo, malone, barkley etc...lol Draymond play in a time where he can guard dwight howard...a man who doesnt have one single post move
Dennis sounds like he's been eating cigars everyday since he retired.
and/or methamphetamine
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Very disrespectful of u wtfu
Dennis is the best of the best f the hatters
All Dennis ever wanted was a little love.
Yup. hE's WiErD. 🙄
I heard somewhere that after a game, after playing an entire fucking game, all the rebounding and hustling, Dennis still got on a bicycle machine for at least 2 to 3 hours. Rodman was a machine.
SerlingPictures all this with asthma
yes steve kerr said it on Open Court
Aries moon energy! Ashwini Pada 1. I have the same placement and I can go for days on end without sleep and still exercise and work like a horse. But with that energy and moon placement comes deep instability and aimlessness that you need to hone. I feel for him.
1 weird ass guy but cool as fuck, love him forever
aaron p Not weird, but "DIFFERENT"....weird is what elementary individuals use as something to describe themselves. #facts #you'rewelcome
Weird or not,but definitely one of the best defensive guy I've ever seen on the court,if he played it was just fun to watch,cos he made the best scorers crazy all the time
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That’s a lie I️ met jordan and Rodman once at a strip club in San Antonio
Tr3 Styl3s you sound soft lol he is weird not different
Dennis could dominate a game without scoring a point.
Sure as hell could - no doubt!!!
Subscribed. Graham has a lot of great interviews. This is why youtube is great, because you can learn a lot on this site. Thank you for your contributions Graham Bensinger.
+iPartyHardcore thanks!
+Graham Bensinger Thank you Graham. I just found u today and just subscribed.
kiyonexus That's another reason why I started watching more of his videos. I really like Graham Bensinger interviews over DJ Vlad and DJ Smallz Eyez. Also it's great to see the interviewer in the shot as well instead of hiding behind the camera. All around big ups to Graham.
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good job graham, but who cares if the no name guy "subscribed"
He's kind of like the Lawrence Taylor of football. They say Taylor knew the offensive plays better than most quarterbacks, which made him a more effective linebacker. You've got to study kids....
Agreed
Yes, I mean how many 6 foot 6 players make the hall of fame because of defense and rebounding, alone?
+Nicholas Bakunin
Not on the same level, but Bill Russell, Wes Unseld, Mutombo...
Great defenders and rebounders who could help their respective team from time to time in offense.
Like your speech my friend, it takes time to learn
Marty W.
this man here is the biggest heart I've ever seen he literally wore his heart in his sleeve every game he ever played he wasn't scared of anyone mad respect !!!!
Rodman , Scottie, MJ: the best trio ever.
Rodman's work ethic is inspirational. He put in the work to develop that insane IQ. Respect.
Favorite player of all time. The common denominator of a lot of championship teams.
Hybrid Athletix perfect analogy very true
and that is how you conduct an interview . definitely this dude has to teach these main line news anchors how to conduct interviews especially FOX.
Agreed. Thoughtful and respectful. A class act.
He’s the best interviewer I’ve ever seen. So humble and feels no need to dominate the conversation in any way. Asks great questions and lets his guest talk without ever interrupting.
@Kasey you damn right lol lol
The dedication he put towards perfecting his skill is incredible
wonder if it's because pippen and jordan had history with rodman in detroit
Exactly what I was thinking. Rodman did beat up Jordan back in Detroit days
+Domini478 Exactly.
+manfred edilson Nah,.Rick Mahorn, Bill laimbeer, and John Sally were playing hard defense on Jordan so he would not come down the paint to score on them. John Sally would later play with the Bulls and was cool with Jordan and Pippen. Dennis didn't talk to any one really, he was just shy and introverted off the court.
+Starforcefighter LOL @ Rick Mahorn and Sally.
Starforcefighter it is true but sally was one of the guys that shook hands with the bulls when rest of his team walked out so he has a ticket for forgiveness. Plus he was like part time comedian or something wasnt he?
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Aye good vibes your way too brother
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james burnett Thanks I appreciate that.
Thank you
Dennis is the epitome of hard work , and second ... to show you that if you live in chaos and channel it, surrounding your self and looking at a goal and are die hard to get it.... you can even though everything around you is chaotic... Dennis loved Michael so much too.... such respect for his leadership they didn't even have to talk. They just understood how to act and perform.
Dennis has always been my hero, always saw him inside of me because I relate to him so well.
He was so unselfish to not care if he scored at all and he became a legend without scoring
I remember Steve Kerr saying on NBATV that Rodman probably could've averaged 20 points a game with ease, but he chose not to, and was in fact prouder when he had zero points. However odd a personality he might have, that's the sort of single-mindedness that only the true greats ever have. What a champ!
Graham is a really good interviewer, He's always so engaged in their stories and always asks great follow up questions.
Sad to hear he didn't have a relationship with his parents
+azee1v1 right! That says a lot to me on how he's been. Always a loner and isolated and didn't know how to handle himself emotionally at times.
Easy to judge if you didnt know him, but hard not to like once you realize he’s honest and a hard worker. Even though he admits he’s a loner, I bet he’s just being honest & doesnt want to be. Sometimes hard to have conversations and relate to others, when you didnt have a normal upbringing.
@I. Wynn Wynn Who the fuck are you to judge lmao. If he doesn't want to speak to his mom and sisters it's his business. His mom showed him no affection whatsoever when he was a child, how do you expect him to have a great relationship with her now that he's an adult?
@I. Wynn Wynn From what he has said, he doesn't have relationship skills and communication wouldn't be a strong ability for him. When you don't have that kind of influence, it doesn't just happen. It's learned and developed by seeing it.
This guy's a genius man, imagine the amount of tape he watches, it took him to the point where it keeps on playing non stop, even in real game, that's why he get all those rebounds. Practice makes perfect. Dennis saw the game like he see it through a glass of water. What a scary player to play against man, give me chills down my spines. #realtalk
I still think that (pound for pound), "The Worm" was the greatest defensive player of all time. Rodman was around 6'-7" and led the league in total rebounding 4x and best average in rebounding 7x. Not to also mention that he had a couple seasons of averaging 18+ boards per game. His on and off the court antics didn't show it, but the dude had one the greatest basketball IQ's ever known.
+Ermac1990 Some people can't function unless they're fucked up. In high school, our top players were high every football game and with the way they played, you couldn't tell at all.
Bill Russell
I saw where Wilt Chamberlain was pissed about his magazine cover as "the greatest rebounder ever" so let's not leave him out lol. As you mentioned, defensive though...i agree, definitely one of the greatest ever!
@@shanenolan85 LOL oh you mean the dude who was 6 inches taller than all his defenders? Just LOL
When it comes to combining defense, rebounding, and overall impact on a team's winning and championships, Russell and Rodman are in a class of their own. No one else is even close
People think his game came easy, its some real genius to rebound the way he did at his size, think about it he studied tape to master rebounding ???? .. A true enigma, anybody that wants to master defensive rebounding coming up should study him , truly a legend. Again you don't have to be a scorer to be one of the Goats
I appreciate your interviews. I admire the people you talk to and how you don't interrupt them.
Subscribed.
Nice interview! Always had respect for rodman
+begs100 thanks!
+begs100 Dennis was crazy but a total professional.
All I know is that Rodman was a TOP player in his position. The rebound master. I enjoyed watching him play for the Piston then the Bulls.
Dennis Rodman sounds down to earth, and humble, rather talk to him than jordan or pippen.
cause you guys have known what Jordan and Pippen are off camera right? :D
Patrick Can you elaborate?
Me too
Disagreed
I would like to hang out with him
I really loved his game. wonderful player with so much heart and passion.
I think him being apart of that Bad Boy Piston Era that gave Jordan and Pippen a very hard time early in their pursue to be champions is a good reasoning. Those feelings don't go away on both ends. And if anyone knows Dennis played a huge portion in that Jordan Rules dynasty. So him saying they never talked doesn't surprise me at all.
These are the types of interviews I love to see. Graham was asking Rodman questions that give us insight into how a player/person came up and succeeded. Nothing about this portion of the interview made Rodman antsy or short with his responses. It was all about showing respect. I'll definitely check out more of his interviews.
I believe he's a respectful pro and a trusted teammate
Rodman is the greatest and under appreciated basketball player. He understands the game greater than an other player knowing that makes him a legendary of the game.
"i didnt bring energy,i think i brought just the perception of working hard" im speechless.........
Dennis rodman is like the Rick James of the nba.
+JJ I'm Dennis Rodman! Enjoy yourself bitch! HAHAHA!
Cocaine is a hell of a drug!
This is what ppl don't understand about the Bulls. They were there to do a job! Not be best friends! The league today is a big hippy love fest. Guys are too emotional. This team understood they were there to do a job. Not get in anyone's business and show up and do your job!
Liar
+S E2333 are u against emotions or something
+PinoyAbnoy what??? You clearly missed the entire point
So true man. These dudes meant business, period.
+Aidyn Bradley today's stars all want to be on the same team with their friends. Players then were never like that. They didn't let little things like "being friends" get in the way of doing the job.
I remember seeing an interview where Bill Laimbeer was once asked who was the smartest person he ever played with and without hesitating he immediately replied, "Dennis Rodman"
He was an outstanding rebounder before the Bulls. When the Pistons broke apart and they got rid of Rodman is when his attitude changed. Check is technicals before and after. He had virtually none before and he didn't dye his hair all crazy colors yet. After he found his place on the Bulls the technicals mostly cut down. He played great defensive basketball against the best. He was the best rebounder of his time and the best offensive rebounder of all time. He knew how to read where the ball was going to bounce of the rim and go so he would be there boxing out. If he didn't get the board he would pop it out of the guys hands who did. People don't realize he scored about 7 points a game taking 1 or 2 shots because of all the fouls he took down low and in the penalty your going to the line. He averaged over 10 assists 4 to 5 steals and 20 boards a game. He had nights where he had 30 something rebounds with 28 of them being offensive.
facts
wow
kind of he got away with a lot .....a lot more than most ....a lot
Raymond Armatino he never averaged more than 3.5 assist a game, never more than a single steal, really only got to the line twice a game and only about 1/3 of his rebounds came from offensive rebounds.........
He didn’t average no dam 10 assist
I was in elementary school when the Bulls were unstoppable. I couldnt get enough of them. Loved Jordan (who didnt/doesn't) and I really liked Rodman for his play and his uniqueness (my parents not so much lol). But I do remember wondering if they ever talked much or were buddies. Now I know! Ahhh nostalgia... Thanks!
Rebounding and defensive genius
#Legend
adon31997 FACT
Dennis is a great guy.
What a player he was.
Ball game is more than just scoring.
Well done Dennis. 👌
the best defender against Shaq and never got the credit to do that,even when they ask Shaq he never admits it,loook it up
@Just a Man 0 points in the 2nd half is definitely Rodman on his usual shutdown mode
Graham's interviews have been really stellar. Really good questions that evoke the best stories out of his guest. Keep it up!
+VidN00b thanks for watching!!!
Ladies and gentlemen, the ambassador of the United States to North Korea.
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+Patrick B nigga shut the fuck up
+Patrick B lmfaoooo
You're correct hate to say this but he was the only one who could talk to the president of north Korea
Lol
Thank God he's in the HOF. He gave basketball the dedication it deserves. God bless you Rodman👏✌️🏀
As crazy as this guy is,he knows exactly what he talks when is about basketball.If you watch the 30 for 30 Bad boys you will see another example of his knowledge
Out of all the things that came out of his mouth over the years, nothing will ever be as cool as Dennis talking basketball. This was nice to see.
This is right! Dennis
This is how I felt, I don't need to speak to my Co-workers on a personal basic, only work related issues. 3n1
Dennis was something bizzare in 90’s basketball, he was something special in that bulls three peat team.
smart guy. i didnt realize how he had a high IQ for the game
LOL? How tf do you think he dominated the glass at 6'6? Just by luck?
Brian Williams I think a lot of people just know Rodman was like the greatest rebounder of all time, but they don’t stop to think WHY that is. Most people probably just chalk it up to great instincts and natural ability. You don’t think he spent hours and hours and hours in a room by himself studying tape for years, studying his teammates playing styles. That’s dedication right there.
The high iq ones tend to not get all the attention. Just look at Stockton.
So nice seeing him doing better
The ultimate respect for the worm. It always makes me sad when he speaks to how alone he has felt all his life.
Rodman was a Machine
This boy was a student of the game. A genius.
Im 40 and this is my fav team all time. Jordan (best ever), Kukoc best EU player allong with the Petro and maybe best assist ever, Pippen (best sidekick ever), Rodman (best rebounder ever). What a colorfull and charismatic team they were. I miss NBA from 90s.
Rodman was the true defender. I can't think of any current player who wants to be known for their rebounding and defence. This is why defence is lacking in today's NBA and the game has gone soft.
Tyson chandler ...deandre Jordan ... draymond green.. joakim Noah
+el fuerte Meh...all overrated barring Draymond. DJ is one of the worst liabilities I think in NBA history. When a game is close in the 4th quarter you can't play him because of his inability to shoot free throws. How can he be known then as a great defender when you can't even play him during crunch time? Plus Noah and Chandler are hardly the type of guys to shut down a player or even an entire team.
+Dieter kawhi leonard?
+Hex Devildog he's good all around lol
+slimmee22 defense wise where do u think he ranks up
Such a great player & teammate....Best Rebounder of all time & one of the best defenders....72-10....Best Team Ever!!
Great channel. How do you only have 29,930 subs? Anyway, I just subscribed. I like your delivery method of asking questions. I'm sure you'll reach over 1 million subs in no time. Keep up the professionalism.
one of my favorite player,, the real "talk less do more" player... what a hall of famer
the fact that this man pulled off an entire ed hardy fit kills me 😂😂😂
What an original. We love you, Rodman!
Reporter talks like he has a crush on Dennis I can see in his eyes ❤️
You are the best interviewer that I know of out there right now at any level. It shows that you do your research, but you never speak for your interviewee. Keep it up!
+Dylan Orth I appreciate the kind words, but I have a long way to go in terms of development as an interviewer. Thanks for watching, Dylan!
He sounds like beetlejuice to me lol
+Treice Anthony Kinda looks like Beetlejuice too!
Shit dude you right lol
can't believe I just realized that😂😂
Great ears, lol.
Contrary to his visual persona, Dennis Rodman is actually one of the most intelligent NBA players ever. It was his genius that probably fostered his eccentricity.
You think 10 or 15 rebounds is great these days?? Rodman used to get 35 rebounds in a game. He was like a magnet. He was the rebound master!
Honestly not ever talking to each other is such a smart idea for them. I mean all three of those guys have massive personalities and risking letting those clash could seriously hurt on court performance. Really really smart of them.
Rodman was a straight out WINNER. Made every team he was on better. Titles with 3 different teams.
Onkyo two
he has a kind heart
The Man who gave Jordan nightmares and had won championships before Jordan, then helped him win 3 , defensively no one comes close.
Dennis is a lot smarter then people give him credit for. He had 3 flamboyant great years in Chicago but it was the previous years in Detroit that set him up to succeed in Chicago. He's one of the greatest athletes you'll ever see.
True player. Hall of famer.
I believe Rodman was such a down to earth player. The guy is a winner before he had been traded to Chicago. Respect👍👍
Rodman completed the GREATEST team ever assembled
Two of the best at their profession. Dennis and Graham
Great player..we should not judge him by his lifestyle & looks..thats personal... he is the best defensive player in the 90's..
Was a pleasure growing up in Chicago and watching this legend. The Best Rebounder/defensive efforts I've ever seen. He shut down everyone bigger than him daily. Baby Shaq couldn't hang
Same here. Grew up on the westside. That team was amazing. Never failed to amaze you. Just the beauty of the defense they played was enough to satisfy you. When Rodman pip and Jordan said ok.. Let's lock this team down. They did it and they did it hard! I don't care who beats their record. They are still the best team in history
+S E2333 I 100% agree with you my man!
This guy would party all night long sleep 3 hours maybe then suit up for the game and dominate the boards and D.
yep. iverson was the same way party all night sleep a few hours then drop 30 or 40 with a hangover.
+MaccBoii Not the best example jr is streaky
+CanvassBlack is that the title or is it something I want to know I know a lot of about basketball but I love learning new things about basketball
you listened to none of the interview. none of it.
Actually Rodman was in the gym working out before games, before and after practice and after games. John Sally said the perception of Rodman as an undisciplined party goer was false. He said no one could out work Rodman. He was extremely disciplined about being in shape and having stamina because he knew he'd be going up against bigger and stronger players. He was ready for em.. Ask Shaq, Karl Malone, Charles Oakley, Charles Barkley, Larry Nance, Greg Daugherty, Jerome Kersey, Derrick Coleman
I like how Dennis never cuts off an interviewer and waits his turn.
Graham looks like a less offensive Martin Shkreli
+Call Chameleon hey now!!! 😝
I'm just saying...I have't seen you two in a room together... He plays chess (thats a sport I think) get him on here lol. I'm just teasing ya bro, keep up the great work (:
lol
+Call Chameleon not just looks, his mannerisms when he speaks are quite similar as well.
LMFAOOOOO
Thank you for all the memories Dennis!
Rodman, "My job was to go there and win, not to be a normal and decent human being, which I am not."
When I was a kid I got to meet Dennis Rodman after a game in the team locker room. He was playing for the Spurs at the time alongside David Robinson, Sean Elliott, and Avery Johnson. One thing that I remember was that Dennis was a really quiet dude and didn't use a locker like the rest of the team. He just kept his stuff in the corner, which I thought was kinda weird. He was a nice dude though, signed my stuff and was polite.
Brian Wenner that's interesting to hear. Everyone says he was shy/quiet
who is this interviewer? i cant remember the last time i find someone so well mannered without looking pretentious at all.
+Begging Juliet Thank you!
As someone who plays a team sport, there’s only 3 things you expect from your teammates without saying a word. Blood, Sweat and Tears.
First auto biography I ever read. Great read. For the record I loved pearl jam too.
thumbs up for pearl jam.
Graham has the best damn interviews.
And Dennis' basketball and defense IQ is off the charts. He has an intuitive understanding of defense, where the ball is going and how other people play. Hawk eye.