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Remember the time when former NBA player Dennis Rodman dated the ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna? Their romance might have been short-lived but it sure wasn’t uneventful. When Rodman appeared on an episode of ‘In Depth With Graham Bensinger‘, the host asked what he thought about the singer-songwriter. The Worm didn’t have to be asked twice before he let the host know his opinion.

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During the interview, Rodman went on to say that when he was told Madonna was asking to meet him, he kept, “blowing it off” because he thought it was a joke. He further added that he thought the pop sensation’s music, “sucked”.

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Dennis Rodman has lived quite a life. The Detroit Pistons defensive player has often been described as an ‘eccentric person’ because of his wild and controversial life. And his memoir ‘Bad as I Wanna Be‘ only goes on to prove the term right.

Dennis Rodman talks about his relationship with Madonna in his book ‘Bad as I Wanna Be’

In his memoir, Rodman accounted for his relationship with Madonna and believes that they, “were a totally perfect match”. Furthermore, Rodman mentioned that Madonna wanted to have kids.

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“Madonna talked all the time about having a baby. I think she wanted every bit of Dennis Rodman–marriage, kids, everything.” said Rodman

Their relationship finally came to an end after two months because Rodman felt overwhelmed by the pressure of being the pop sensation’s partner.

“I still think of myself as this guy who had to claw his way up from a job as a janitor to get anything in life. So to be making a decision on how serious to get with Madonna was more than I could handle,”?said Rodman.

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The documentary ‘The Last Dance‘ focused primarily on the career of NBA legend Michael Jordan. And by extension, it covered snippets of facts from the lives of MJ’s teammates Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.

The Worm has never shied away from revealing certain, very personal facts. One such incident was when he thought about taking his own life. In the documentary, Rodman recalled the time he was at a dark place in his life.

“I was in a lost place at the time,”?he explained.?”That time in my life was both a rescue call and a wake-up call,”?said Rodman.

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It is evident that even though the pair were only together for a short term, they both went through a wild and remarkable phase together.

Do you think Dennis Rodman and Madonna were well suited for each other? Let us know in the comments below.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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