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“Your Kids Have No Idea Who You Are”: Ex Wife Michelle Hoped Dennis Rodman’s NBA Return Would Emphasize Importance of Family

Published 12/06/2022, 10:03 AM EST

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When we talk about rebounding, the name Dennis Rodman automatically pops up in our minds. Apart from his elite rebounding skills, Rodman etched his name into people’s minds with his bizarre off-court activities and adventurous lifestyle. While these activities might have served him well as an entertainer outside the court, they didn’t hone his skills on the hardwood.

However, Rodman tried to make a comeback in the league in 2003, which also gave his ex-wife, Michelle Moyer some hope. She thought the Chicago Bulls legend would reinvent his family life if he got a second shot in his career.

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The 2003 documentary of Dennis Rodman named ‘Rodman on the Rebound,” delved deeper into many unknown subjects about him. Apart from getting to know his plans for the comeback, the fans got to know many intriguing details of his personal life.

Rodman’s wife sounded off on his family life

In the documentary, Rodman’s wife at that time, Michelle Moyer, provided some candid details of her then-husband as a family man and a father. Moyer stated how she had emphasized to Rodman the importance of a family. Moreover, she added, “Your kids have no idea who you are. No idea who you are!”

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In addition, Moyer also stated that she didn’t want her kids to look up to Rodman the way he was living life at that time. Hence, she believed that this comeback would change his mindset, alongside making him more family oriented.

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However, Moyer’s wish didn’t get fulfilled. Rodman did return to basketball for three more years in the minor league of the American Basketball Association from 2003 to 2006. But he was not able to secure a team in the major leagues aka the NBA.

Dennis Rodman and his career after leaving the Chicago Bulls

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Dennis Rodman got released from the Chicago Bulls shortly after their championship era ended. The organization released him in 1999, after which he got picked by the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his tenure with the Lakers was short.

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Thereafter, in the same year, he joined the Dallas Mavericks. But there also he could stay for more than one year after clashes with the team and NBA officials.

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Therefore, he remained without any team for almost three years. However, he tried to make a comeback in the league, which ultimately didn’t happen. Finally, he wrapped up his career in 2006.

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Ayush Roy

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at Essentially Sports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Calcutta. Capitalizing his background in finance, Ayush likes to dive deep into the economics of the NBA.
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