Dennis Rodman Biography

Fast Facts

• Was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011
• Transferred from Cooke County Junior College to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1983 when he earned a basketball scholarship
• Didn't make the varsity basketball team at his high school
• Worked as a janitor at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport after graduating from high school
• Quote: "I tried something bold․ I created something that everyone has been afraid of ․․․ the Dennis Rodman I was born to be․"
• Quote: "Rebounding isn't brain surgery, but there's more to it than being able to jump higher than the next guy․ A lot of work is done before you ever even jump․"
• Known for his rebounding exploits, he led the NBA in rebounding for four consecutive years
• Outside of the basketball court, he became known for his rainbow-colored hair, his multiple tattoos, his numerous body piercings and his penchant for conducting interviews in gay bars
• Would often arrive at his book signings wearing women's clothing and riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle
• Published an autobiography called "Bad As I Wanna Be" that spend 20 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list