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NBA legend Dennis Rodman and greatness go hand in hand. Not only was he one of the best players in the league, his outfits, and style outside the court made him one of the most influential players ever. 

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Although Rodman was usually very lively, there were times when he contemplated life. During a very informal interview years ago, Rodman confessed his feelings about the co-founder of one of the biggest companies in the world. It is none other than Steve Jobs, the c0-founder of Apple.

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Dennis Rodman once revealed his feelings for Steve Jobs

Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman was larger than life during his playing days. Apart from being one of the best on the court, he was insanely popular off the court. His antics played a huge role in his massive popularity.

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Another aspect of Rodman was honesty. Whenever he was asked to comment on something pertaining to the basketball court or any socio-political issue, he usually gave an honest answer. Interestingly enough, he once made his feelings known about the late Steve Jobs, who is the co-founder of the $2 trillion corporation, Apple.

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Rodman confessed, “I get emotional and it sucks. Steve Jobs was a sick man. He was sick. And he came back and made Apple again. And I think, When you achieve a lot of shit in life, what’s left?… Drinking and f***ing girls. I like that shit. I do it every goddamn day. That’s my job.” 

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This conversation started with a discussion about MySpace, which used to be a popular social media platform. According to Rodman, his friend owned MySpace before eventually selling the platform to Fox. Incidentally, Fox sold the company at a exponentially higher price than it had spent in buying the company.

What is Rodman’s net worth?

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Rodman has a net worth of around $500k, according to sources. During his time in the league, he earned around $27 million in salaries.

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His highest salary came with the Chicago Bulls when he earned $9 million during the 1997-98 season. The five-time NBA champion was instrumental in helping the Bulls achieve their second three-peat alongside stars like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

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