Dennis Rodman
Graham interviews Dennis Rodman, the five-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer. Known for his dogged defense and rebounding prowess, Rodman shares stories of his 14-year career in the NBA, creating his unique image and why he feels lucky to be alive today. Also, the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year opens up about contemplating suicide and his emotional Hall of Fame induction speech (taped in 2011).
Dennis Rodman
EPISODES
Dennis Rodman: No one can tell LeBron what to do
From Shaq to LeBron James, Dennis Rodman offers his take on past and present NBA stars; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman on the father figure who kept him balanced
Dennis Rodman on how Chuck Daly and the Detroit Pistons influenced and shaped his NBA career; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: I never talked to Jordan, Pippen off the court
Dennis Rodman says he didn’t need to talk to his Chicago Bulls teammates to help the team win; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: I wanted to kill the follower I was becoming
Dennis Rodman on his loneliness and boredom with basketball that led to his suicidal thoughts; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman on getting his scrotum pierced
Dennis Rodman on his unique style and transferring pain in his life to pain on his body; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman’s unlikely friend from an Oklahoma farm
Dennis Rodman and Bryne Rich came from different backgrounds but bonded over basketball; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: I grew up like any typical ghetto person
Dennis Rodman on the struggles and fun of his youth and how he reminds himself of his roots; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman as a youth: My future was jail or dealing drugs
Dennis Rodman’s future looked bleak until a growth spurt spurred his basketball career; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: Madonna wanted to get married
Dennis Rodman talks about his relationship with Madonna and his lack of interest throughout; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: My number shouldn’t be retired in Detroit
Dennis Rodman on his greatest NBA honors and one he’d like to receive from the Chicago Bulls; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman on sobriety: I had less sex, smoked cigars
Dennis Rodman on his partying lifestyle, years of sobriety and surprise at being alive today; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: Our Chicago Bulls could beat any team ever
Dennis Rodman says other teams had more talent, but the Bulls had players that knew how to win; taped in 2011
Dennis Rodman: A life lesson I learned from Pearl Jam
Dennis Rodman on admiration of friend, Eddie Vedder, and the inspiration he gets from Pearl Jam; taped in 2011
