Dennis Rodman’s Eccentricities Led to Daughter Alexis Growing a Thick Skin As a Kid: “I Got a Lot of Negative Things Growing Up”
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Dennis Rodman, the former Chicago Bulls forward, had a Hall of Fame career in the NBA. But he is also known for his eccentric lifestyle and controversies off the court. The Worm threw out-of-the-world parties, wrestled before a finals game, dyed his hair in neon colors, indulged his body in tattoos, piercings, and much more long before they became cool, which made him a very polarizing figure in the NBA. But this whimsical lifestyle came at a cost to his family and kids. Alexis Rodman, daughter of Dennis Rodman, once revealed how she had a tough time growing up because of her father.
Dennis Rodman’s life after the NBA has been very controversial. His reputation has taken a massive hit with alcohol issues, legal battles, bankruptcy, and his support for politicians like Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The Worm had become a polarizing figure in the basketball community, with supporters on both sides.
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Dennis Rodman’s daughter faced a lot of challenges while growing up
Rodman’s glamorous lifestyle came at a cost. The former All-star married and divorced multiple women. Rodman’s three children, Trinity, Alexis, and Dennis Jr, were greatly affected by his actions and behavior off the court.
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Alexis Rodman once revealed that she faced many challenges while growing up. In her school days, her classmates teased her because of her father’s eccentric behavior.
“I had to grow a thick skin, and I didn’t want people to feel bad for me. But I got a lot of negative things growing up.” she once revealed. Due to all the negativity and humiliation, she didn’t speak with Rodman for many years. They were not on talking terms and had not seen each other until recently when they mended their relationship. She revealed that she had to be tough and grow a thick skin because of her father’s lifestyle.
Rodman also has another daughter and a son. His youngest daughter Trinity Rodman is a professional soccer player who plays the forward position for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League. She has had tremendous success in her young career. At just 20 years old, she has become one of the many recognizable faces in Women’s soccer and is widely regarded as a star.
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Rodman’s son Dennis Jr is also an athlete like his father. He currently plays small forward for the Washington State Cougars in the Pac-12 conference.
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