“I’ve Been Famous All My Life, Never Had the Money”: 5x NBA Champion Dennis Rodman Opened Up on Having to “Sell Himself” to His Fans

Published 09/08/2022, 10:00 AM EDT

NBA athletes have achieved major fame by becoming stars in the league. Their skills on the court make fans fall in love with them. Captivating the audience through the surreal display of basketball, fans are a major reason for an athlete becoming a star. Likewise, these stars must produce for their die-hard followers. And Dennis Rodman has always been up for the journey.

As an athlete gains global stardom, the responsibilities increase. With eyes always on them, the best NBA players have made time for fans. Icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant played through pain and injuries to give their fans a glimpse of their greatness. On the other hand, the new generation is giving fans an NBA experience by playing in various Pro-Am leagues. Notably, LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan conquered the city of LA by balling out in the Drew League recently.

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Likewise, Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman never fails to greet his admirers. Speaking about his mindset towards fans, the five-time champion opened up about selling himself.

Dennis Rodman never fails his fans

Rodman stopped by Houston Life to discuss the details of his life. Coming to his fans, The Worm has arguably been more interactive than most of the stars. There came a time the two-time Defensive Player of The Year wore a wedding dress to promote his books.

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Rodman said: “I think you actually sell yourself. Back then, you are actually selling your soul. I think a lot of athletes back then, they understand the value of being a famous athlete. Today it is so difficult because everyone wants to be a star, everyone wants to be on TV, everyone wants to do something famous. But for me, I’ve been famous all my life, never had the money. We all have been famous all our lives. We have a purpose. It’s just difficult for me to talk about it because it is so heartfelt for me to talk about anything. I just love people.”

The original bad boy of the NBA has been humble towards his fans. Being an open book, Dennis Rodman has shared all parts of his life. From financial troubles to his regrets as a father, the Bulls legend has never held back.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.

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Veer Badani

“I’ve Been Famous All My Life, Never Had the Money”: 5x NBA Champion Dennis Rodman Opened Up on Having to “Sell Himself” to His Fans

Dennis Rodman never fails his fans

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