Bulls Legend Dennis Rodman Once Nearly Became the Center of Jokes but Billionaire Team Owner Called Off Bizarre April Fool’s Prank

Published 10/04/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman was arguably one of the best rebounders in the game. His rebounding skills and overall defense were the forte of his game. The five-time NBA champion also was a part of two different dynasties during his playing days in the NBA.

Listed at 6’7, Rodman was an undersized forward. But his relentlessness on the boards always tipped the game in his favor. Dennis was a menace both on and off the floor. He has had quite the lifestyle for an NBA player. And when you look at Rodman’s childhood and upbringing, that ends up turning even more heads.

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Cavaliers owner had a prank idea involving Dennis Rodman

In an incident that was about to take place a few years back, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was about to pull an April fool’s prank, including Dennis Rodman. Gilbert wanted to announce that the Cleveland Cavaliers were going to sign Dennis Rodman to a 10-day contract.

However, Gilbert was talked out of this idea and did not go through with this prank. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Gilbert did pull off a stunt including Mike Brown in 2006. Brown was the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers at the time.

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After a playoff win over the Washington Wizards, Gilbert had placed a remote-controlled fart machine under Mike Brown’s seat. He was controlling the machine from the back. And Brown was absolutely taken by surprise as Gilbert operated the machine.

Even though the microphones did not pick up the sound, it was a hilarious incident between Mike Brown and Dan Gilbert. Gilbert is known for his antics amongst the Cavs organization and in the league.

However, Gilbert was quite vocal about LeBron James’ departure in 2010. But he eventually buried the feud with James in 2014 when ‘The King’ decided to return to Cleveland. And as for the Rodman prank that Gilbert did not pull, it is safe to say that not only would it have shaken the fans around the league. And even Rodman would’ve gotten a kick out of it. Dennis, who had turned 55 at that time, wouldn’t have minded actually going through with the prank.

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The Worm played for 14 seasons in the NBA and had a stellar career. It sure would have been fun to see the reactions of players, fans, and analysts to Rodman making a comeback with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Abhishek Dhariwal is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Honors from St. Xavier's College and his master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism.

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Bulls Legend Dennis Rodman Once Nearly Became the Center of Jokes but Billionaire Team Owner Called Off Bizarre April Fool’s Prank

Cavaliers owner had a prank idea involving Dennis Rodman

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