The nominees for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ballon-d&apos;or">2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or</a> were announced, and among the footballers chosen for the award, one name stands out due to being the daughter of a Chicago Bulls NBA champion.



The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or will be awarded on Monday, October 28. On that day, Trinity Rodman, daughter of former Chicago Bulls star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dennis-rodman">Dennis Rodman</a>, will be among the top contenders for the award.



Trinity Rodman is one of the main candidates for the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or, alongside players Aitana Bonmatí, Barbra Banda, Tarciane, and Lauren Hemp. The 22-year-old forward won the gold medal with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uswnt">U.S. Women’s National Team</a> at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she scored three goals.



Trinity is the younger of the two children Dennis Rodman had with Michelle Moyer, his third wife, whom he met in 1999. Her older brother, Dennis Rodman Jr., is 23 years old and made a name for himself in college basketball with the USC Trojans, where he played alongside Bronny James.



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The Washington Spirit forward was the youngest player ever drafted (No. 2 overall) in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/womens-soccer">National Women’s Soccer League</a>. On February 12, 2022, she made her first appearance with the U.S. Women’s National Team and has already played 45 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists.


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<h2>Dennis Rodman career</h2>



Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman won five NBA championship rings between the 1986/87 and 1999/2000 seasons, two of which were with the Detroit Pistons (1989 and 1990) and three with the Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997, 1998). He retired two years before becoming the father of Trinity, who was born in 2002.



<h2>2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or all nominees</h2>



<ul><li>Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)</li><li>Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)</li><li>Tarciane (Houston Dash)</li><li>Lauren Hemp (Manchester City)</li><li>Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)</li><li>Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain)</li><li>Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)</li><li>Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)</li><li>Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)</li><li>Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)</li><li>Tabitha Chawinga (Paris Saint-Germain)</li><li>Grace Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain)</li><li>Manuela Giugliano (Roma)</li><li>Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona)</li><li>Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona)</li><li>Giulia Gwinn (Bayern Munich)</li><li>Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)</li><li>Ada Hegerberg (Lyon)</li><li>Lindsey Horan (Lyon)</li><li>Lauren James (Chelsea)</li><li>Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea)</li><li>Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)</li><li>Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona)</li><li>Gabi Portilho (Corinthians)</li><li>Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea)</li><li>Lea Schüller (Bayern Munich)</li><li>Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)</li><li>Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns)</li><li>Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)</li><li>Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir (Bayern Munich)</li></ul>



<h2>When will the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or ceremony be?</h2>



The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or ceremony will occur on Monday, October 28. The winner will be determined based on performances between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. It will be the third time in the trophy’s history that the season will be used as the basis for evaluation, rather than the calendar year. Aitana Bonmatí won the award in the previous edition.

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Dennis Rodman&nbsp;is the ultimate superstar. He played in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;Finals, and then he could go party with&nbsp;Carmen Electra. He could go from playing with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Michael Jordan</a>&nbsp;to — literally — star in wrestling matches.



Rodman’s larger-than-life personality has always made him steal the spotlight wherever he’s gone. But it’s not like he had it easy growing up, long before he became The Worm.



The&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chicago Bulls</a>&nbsp;legend&nbsp;was an erratic young man with no clear direction. Even his mother kicked him out of his house, and as much as he resented him for that, he once claimed he understood why she did it.



<h2>Dennis Rodman Thanks Mom In Epic Speech</h2>



“Last but not least, [I thank] my mother, Shirley Rodman,”&nbsp;Rodman said in his Hall of Fame induction speech.&nbsp;“I would love to set the record straight and I’m sorry it has to be on this main stage here.&nbsp;Me and my mother have never got along and I was a very good kid when I was young. Once I became the age of 16, 18, 19, and 20, I could care less what I did to my mother.“



“And my mother worked three jobs.&nbsp;And she kicked me out of the house and said,&nbsp;‘You gonna have to leave her because I can’t take you anymore.’&nbsp;And I resented her for a long time. And it’s hard for me to even say it,”&nbsp;he continued.



“Because my mother rarely ever hugged me or hugged my siblings. She didn’t know how.&nbsp;But she managed. She worked her a** off,”&nbsp;the legendary rebounder added.


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Rodman is&nbsp;a complicated man, and chances are we will never get to fully understand him. But he’s way more simple, human, and emotional than one would think.

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D<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-draymond-green-picks-lineup-forgets-jordan-poole-was-traded-to-washington-20230630-BUS-21019.html">raymond Green</a> recently signed a big contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-make-much-needed-move-to-help-stephen-curry-20230630-BUS-21067.html">Golden State Warriors</a>, $100m for four years which translates to an annual salary of $25m, they gave him what he wanted and deserved.



The Golden State Warriors need most of their top players like Draymond Green, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-more-than-half-of-nba-interested-in-stephen-curry-teammate-at-warriors-20230630-BUS-20956.html">Steph Curry</a> and Klay Thompson if they want to return to the postseason to fight for another ring and they know that rebuilding the team is not an option.


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Dennis Rodman knows what it’s like to win an NBA Championship, he has multiple rings and was considered one of the best defensemen of all time although the rules have changed a lot since he played.



<h2>What did Dennis Rodman say about Draymond Green?</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-dennis-rodman-merciless-words-against-larry-bird-20230628-BUS-19230.html">Dennis Rodman</a> was on First Take in a 2019 episode talking about a couple of things and during the show he said that Draymond Green was not strong enough and that he (Dennis) could easily handle the green: “I will have no problem handling that Green guy…”



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Rodman would likely stop Green easily, but his strategy wouldn’t have to do with their strength or body types but Dennis would try to get into Green’s mind something he used to do during his playing career and he knows Green is easily annoyed.

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Video Throwback: Dennis Rodman merciless words against Draymond Green - Bolavip US

Video Throwback: Dennis Rodman merciless words against Draymond Green

Dennis Rodman has every right in the world as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nuggets-set-to-give-nikola-jokic-extra-help-by-re-acquiring-a-first-round-pick-20230622-BUS-15487.html">NBA Champions</a> to say what he wants against any other retired player like Larry Bird but sometimes his words are a little harsher than normal.



This time Rodman’s victim was Larry Bird, but it is not the first time that he has spoken harsh words against an NBA star since other players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lakers-gm-rob-pelinka-shares-free-agency-plans-for-lebron-james-team-20230628-BUS-19058.html">LeBron James</a> were also victims of his criticism.


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Larry Bird was a Boston Celtics’ legend, he played for them from 1979 to 1992, after his retirement he was the head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000 and since then he was part of the franchise, Indiana, in different positions until 2022.



<h2>What did Dennis Rodman say about Larry Bird?</h2>



Dennis Rodman, 5-time NBA Champion, 2-time NBA All-Star, said that Larry Bird would not be able to play in modern times, referring to the 21st century, according to Rodman in an interview for Vlad TV published on YouTube, he pointed out that Larry Bird today was playing in Europe and not in the NBA: “If Larry Bird played in this era he’d be in Europe, Jokic is way better.”



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It doesn’t make much sense for Rodman to make a comparison between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nuggets-set-to-give-nikola-jokic-extra-help-by-re-acquiring-a-first-round-pick-20230622-BUS-15487.html">Nikola Jokic</a> and Larry Bird since the Nuggets’ star plays center while Larry Bird played small forward and power forward at his time.

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Video: Dennis Rodman merciless words against Larry Bird - Bolavip US

Video: Dennis Rodman merciless words against Larry Bird

The debate over whether past players could thrive in today’s era is something that usually sparks heated arguments among fans. However, this time it was a Hall of Famer like Dennis Rodman who entered the discussion with a particular phrase regarding an all-time great like Larry Bird.



Basketball, like many other sports, has undergone significant changes over the years. The style of the game was completely different when Bird was dominating the league with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>’ elite rosters.


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It’s also very different from the 1990s when Rodman was a force in the league mainly with his defensive presence. He won three titles with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>-led <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> and two more with the Detroit Pistons, but his opinion was still a bit too harsh for some people.



<h2>Dennis Rodman says Larry Bird would be playing overseas in today’s basketball</h2>



Athleticism is something that every team looks for in the current era of the league. However, there are players who are highly productive despite not having that quality. Someone that Rodman mentioned in his description of Bird was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a> of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Nuggets</a>. Here’s what he said in an interview with VladTV.



“If Larry Bird played in this era I think he’d be in Europe. So, I’m just letting you know, man. I’m just saying, he would be somewhere over there. His game was fit for Boston at that time in the 80s and stuff like that. In today’s world, oh hell nah. There’s no way. I’m not downplaying him cause he’s a great player, at that time, just like I was. But I’m saying nah, there’s no way. No way”, Rodman said.



The former player then used Jokic to make a comparison: “I think the kid from Denver is way better than him. He’s slow as hell, but that guy has a game. He’s better than Larry Bird. Compare him to Larry Bird, I think people would pick him”.

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Dennis Rodman takes huge shot at Celtics legend Larry Bird

Finding success in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/victor-wembanyamas-profile-age-height-weight-nationality-parents-and-wingspan-20221006-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Draft</a> is something not many teams have been able to do. Of course, landing can’t-miss talents like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Jordan-LeBron-Kareem-Charles-Barkley-makes-shocking-choice-for-GOAT-20230221-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-only-15-players-who-could-beat-LeBron-James-all-time-NBA-scoring-record-20230202-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> helps, but that’s not the case every year.
Drafting isn’t an exact science, and as such, scouts often miss plenty of stuff. The intangibles, the system, or even the room for growth of some second-round picks have sometimesmade them even more impactful than lottery picks.
Not many second-round picks have been able to make a big impact in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-and-the-top-25-leading-scorers-in-NBA-history-20230207-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>. Here, we’re going to praise the three greatest players that did just that, paving their wayto the Hall of Fame.
<h2>The 3 Greatest Second-Round Picks In NBA Draft History</h2>
Honorable Mention: Manu Ginobili, Jeff Hornacek, Marc Gasol, Toni Kukoc
<h3>3. Draymond Green</h3>
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Draymond Green might not be a fan favorite, but he’s already taken over Manu Ginobili as the third-greatest second-rounder ever. He’s one of the most versatile defenders of all time, and his basketball IQ outweighs his unimpressive stats.
Green’s playmaking has often allowed the Splash Brothers to find success. He’s helped the Golden State Warriors win four NBA championships in six trips to the NBA Finals, also winning Defensive Player of the Year.
<h3>2. Dennis Rodman</h3>
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Dennis Rodman isn’t only the second-greatest second-round pick in NBA history but also the greatest rebounder of all time. He was a menace and a driving force on both ends of the glass,and one of the most dominant defenders to ever do it.
Rodman was a late bloomer but one that went on to become a legend. He was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, led the league in rebounds seven times— and in consecutive seasons— and won five NBA championships.
<h3>1. Nikola Jokic</h3>
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It’s crazy to think that Nikola Jokic was drafted during a Taco Bell commercial, and he’s now en route to winning his third straight MVP award. He’s the best player in Denver Nuggets history alreadyand the greatest passing big man of all time.
Jokic has never stopped improving since becoming a starter. He’s no longer a defensive liabilityand will be the first center to average a triple-double. Jokic is the ultimate triple threat as a passer, shooter, and finisher, and he’s just getting started.

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In a not-so-shocking turn of events, NBA Hall of Famer <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dennis-rodman-rips-shaq-for-whring-himself-out-20220418-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis Rodman</a> has now canceled his travel to Russia. The former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-trade-that-could-send-nikola-vucevic-to-the-miami-heat-20220818-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> big man claimed he wanted to try and help release WNBA star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lebron-james-clears-the-air-on-controversial-brittney-griner-comments-20220713-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brittney Griner.</a>
Griner faces up to nine years in prison after being found guilty of smuggling drugs into the country. She hadhashish oil in her vape cartridges when detained at the airport and has been held captive ever since.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/white-house-officers-have-doubts-of-dennis-rodmans-plan-to-release-brittney-griner-20220823-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rodman</a> reportedly has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the USA government was never on board with the controversial celebrity’s plans of getting involved.
<h2>Dennis Rodman Won’t Travel To Russia</h2>
(via ABC News)
“The U.S. government on Monday strongly discouraged former NBA player Dennis Rodman from traveling to Russia to help secure the release of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner — a trip that Rodman himself separately clarified isn’t in the works, reversing an earlier comment.
A State Department spokesperson, Ned Price, told ABC News during a press briefing on Monday that if Rodman did travel to Russia, ‘He would not be traveling on behalf of the U.S. government.’
Amid the scrutiny over his comments, Rodman told ABC News on Monday that he doesn’t currently have plans to travel to Russia.”
<h2>The White House Disapproved His Plan All Along</h2>
Anonymous White House officers had already expressed their concerns and doubts about Rodman’s potential trip to Russia. They also doubled down on their travel advisory warning to all American citizens:
(Via Reuters)
“The White House has a dim view of former American pro basketball player Dennis Rodman’s reported plan to travel to Russia and gain the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
A senior administration official, who asked to remain anonymous, made clear the White House does not approve.
‘It is public information that the administration has made a significant offer to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts,’ the official said.
The official also noted the State Department has issued a travel advisory warning Americans not to travel to Russia.”
Unfortunately, it seems like Griner won’t haveThe Wormby her side on this one. Hopefully, the White House will find the way to bring her back home safe and sound. It’s been way too long already.

Dennis Rodman cancels plans of traveling to Russia in attempt to release Brittney Griner

Dennis Rodman cancels plans of traveling to Russia in attempt to release Brittney Griner - Bolavip US

It’s been over six months since WNBA star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lebron-james-clears-the-air-on-controversial-brittney-griner-comments-20220713-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brittney Griner</a> was detained atSheremetyevo International Airport in Khimki. She was flying <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/russian-clubs-wont-play-in-2022-23-champions-league-europa-league-as-uefa-announces-more-sanctions-20220502-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">back to Russia</a> to play during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-usa-women-basketball-roster-diana-taurasi-sue-bird-20210722-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WNBA’s off-season</a> and was accused of smuggling drugs into the country.
Griner reportedly hadhashish oil in her vape cartridges, which is a prohibited substance on Russian soil. She eventually pled guilty to those charges and now faces up to nine years in prison.
The American sports community and POTUS Joe Biden have expressed their concerns and solidarity about the situationbut to no avail. That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dennis-rodman-rips-shaq-for-whring-himself-out-20220418-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis Rodman</a> decided to take matters into his own hands and intervene.
<h2>Dennis Rodman Vows To Help Brittney Griner; White House Isn’t So Sure</h2>
Rodman reportedly has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was in Russia back in 2014, and they’ve kept in touch ever since, so he believes he can help smoothen the situation:
“I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman told NBC News. “I’m trying to go this week.”
However, Reuters reports that multiple White House officers aren’t so sure about Rodman’s plans. While he most definitely means well, we’re talking about a complicated matter that could take multiple turns if not handled carefully:
“The White House has a dim view of former American pro basketball player Dennis Rodman’s reported plan to travel to Russia and gain the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday,” read the report.
“A senior administration official, who asked to remain anonymous, made clear the White House does not approve,” the report continued.
“‘It is public information that the administration has made a significant offer to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts,’ the official said.”
“The official also noted the State Department has issued a travel advisory warning Americans not to travel to Russia,” the report concluded.
 
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We know Dennis Rodman isn’t like most people. I mean, he’s even friends with Kim Jong-un, and he may not be the shadiest guy in his black book. Hopefully, he knows what he’s doing, and Griner will finally be back home.

White House officers have doubts of Dennis Rodman's plan to release Brittney Griner

White House officers have doubts of Dennis Rodman's plan to release Brittney Griner - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaquille-oneal-calls-out-kyrie-irving-says-he-should-stop-crying-20220418-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaquille O’Neal</a> is one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaquille-oneal-rips-james-harden-after-another-poor-performance-20220408-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most popular</a> athletes of all time. From his playing days in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaq-explains-why-ja-morant-is-the-best-player-in-the-nba-20220309-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> to his usual cameos on movies and television, there aren’t many people on Earth who don’t know his name and his face.
Shaq has made a living out of endorsing thousands of products throughout the year. He’s quite asuccessful businessman and has done even more money off the court than what he achieved on it.
However, his style has never been for everybody. If you don’t take our word for it, just ask <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-dennis-rodman-takes-a-massive-shot-at-gregg-popovich-20220322-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis Rodman</a>, who recently called him out for not being selective with the products he tries to sell.
<h2>Dennis Rodman Rips Shaquille O’Neal: He ‘Wh*res Himself Out’</h2>
(Transcript via Basketball Network)
“Some people wonder why companies would want someone as controversial as I am to pitch their products. I‘ll tell you why and everyone knows it. Consumers aren’t total idiots. They can see right through someone like Shaquille O’Neal, who not only wh*res himself out to a million sponsors but acts like a damn fool. You’ll see Shaq being interviewed on live TV and he’ll say something like he just wants to be young, have fun, and drink Pepsi. Uh, yeah. No one could possibly believe that’s what he really feels; it’s such an obvious load of crap. He might as well dress up like a Pepsi can when he plays. No one should want to sell a product that bad. IT’S PATHETIC.”
He further added, “When I pitch, I have to do it my way. As long as a product serves a legitimate function and doesn’t take its sh*t too seriously, I’m willing to help sell it”
Rodman concluded, “The whole idea of lending your name to some corporate cause is bizarre. It’s tempting to take some of these offers because the money is just so easy. This was especially true early in my career, before my salary was so high. It’s easy now for me to be selective; back then it was damn hard not to jump at any opportunity. Luckily, I didn’t have many offers until I started getting freaky, so the temptations pretty much weren’t there. I am proud that I never sold out and never kissed any a**. But it’s always a fine line when it comes to people selling your name.”

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At the end of the day, Shaq does what he feels it’s best for him and his brand, and it’s definitely worked thus far. But hey, Rodman will always speak his mind, and it’s not like he doesn’t have a valid point as well.

Dennis Rodman rips Shaq for 'Wh*ring himself out'

Dennis Rodman rips Shaq for 'Wh*ring himself out' - Bolavip US

Throughout his remarkable NBA career, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dennis-rodman-takes-a-big-shot-at-scottie-pippen-over-alleged-beef-with-michael-jordan-20220127-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis Rodman</a> was always in the spotlight. He was a troublemaker, a guy who <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dennis-rodman-refuses-to-wear-a-mask-on-a-flight-gets-into-it-with-cops-20211221-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">would play by his own rules.</a> And that’s one of the many things that made him one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-25-greatest-players-in-Chicago-Bulls-history-20200703-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatest players of all time.</a>
Rodman’s résumé speaks for itself. He’s arguably the greatest rebounder in the history of the Association, a defensive threat from one through five, and the missingpiece teams needed to win an NBA championship.
However, dealing with him was no walk in the park. If anything, just ask <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-gets-real-on-what-its-like-to-play-for-gregg-popovich-20210802-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gregg Popovich</a> and the San Antonio Spurs, who tried to tame his character before eventually parting ways with him in 1995.
<h2>Dennis Rodman Says Gregg Popovich Was The Problem In San Antonio</h2>
(Transcript via Dennis Rodman’sBad as I Wanna Be.)
“The biggest problem in San Antonio was Gregg Popovich, the general manager. He wanted to be the coach and the general manager. He stood around and held Bob Hill’s (then the coach of the Spurs) hand every day, saying, ‘Okay, you’ve got to do this now. It’s time for you to listen to me.’ If Hill didn’t do it, Popovich would jump his *ss, and so HIll would turn around and jump somebody else’s *ss. Sh*t flows downhill, and it seemed like I was always at the bottom
Other than the playoffs I didn’t have much of a problem with Bob Hill. He was being used as much as I was. Popovich wanted to be the guy who tamed Dennis Rodman, and he tried to use Hill to do his dirty work. That was Popovich’s big challenge. Mr. Military was going to make me a good little boy, a good soldier. He lost sight of everything else, and then when he decided he couldn’t do anything with me, he badmouthed me and gave me away for next to nothing. Then he pretended it was good for the team”.
There aren’t many people who could or would say something bad about Gregg Popovich, but it’s Dennis Rodman we’re talking about. So, maybe, we should just take this with a grain of salt.

NBA News: Dennis Rodman takes a massive shot at Gregg Popovich

NBA News: Dennis Rodman takes a massive shot at Gregg Popovich - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-takes-another-massive-shot-at-michael-jordan-20211103-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a> is considered by some as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-greatest-NBA-players-of-all-time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatest player in NBA history</a> and for very good reasons. But as great as he was, he admits that he wouldn’t have found the same success if he didn’t have<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-tries-to-discredit-michael-jordan-flu-game-20211109-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scottie Pippen</a> by his side.
For decades, analysts and fans alike gave Pippen his flowers. He got praise and recognition for his contributions to the two three-peats and was even considered one of the greatest two-way players of all time.
Nonetheless, Pippen still grew sick and tired of living in Jordan’s shadow. He didn’t like how he was portrayed in ‘The Last Dance’, so he told<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/leaked-video-proves-scottie-pippens-takes-on-michael-jordan-are-fake-20211118-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> his side of his story in his new book</a>, pretty much ripping and calling out Jordan on every single paragraph.
<h2>Dennis Rodman Says Scottie Pippen Is Just Jealous Of Michael Jordan</h2>
That’s why Dennis Rodman, who saw how they dealt with each other firsthand, took some time to call BS on Pippen’s words. Per The Worm, there’s nothing more to it than Pippen’s jealousy of Jordan.
“The book, I don’t know what to say about that,” Rodman told Cinema Blend. “I livedwith those guys for four years, and I never saw that. But I just think Scottie is so hurt, because he wants to get that recognition with Michael. Because he grew up with Mike and that whole 11 years they played together with each other, and he [disliked] the fact that Michael got $10 million for that documentary, he got nothing. I didn’t care about getting shit. I didn’t care about the money. … That’s between [Michael] and Scottie.”

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<h2>Pippen Says Jordan Ruined Basketball</h2>
Scottie has shared some bold and questionable takes about Jordan’s impact and personality, going as far as to say that he – of all people – had ruined basketball:
“I may go as far to say Mike ruined basketball.In the 80s on the playgrounds, you’d have everyone moving the ball around — passing to help the team. That stopped in the 90s. Kids wanted to be ‘Like Mike.’ Well, Mike didn’t want to pass — didn’t want to rebound, or defend the best player,” Pippen wrote in his book. “He wanted everything done for him.That’s why I always believed LeBron James was the greatest player this game has ever seen — he does everything and embodies what the game is truly about.”
Michael Jordan has yet to address Pippen’s comments and he’s not likely to engage in that back and forth. Even so, it’s sad to see Scottie going out this way, and several fans have lost all respect for what was once considered one of the best players of all time.

Dennis Rodman takes a big shot at Scottie Pippen over alleged beef with Michael Jordan

Dennis Rodman takes a big shot at Scottie Pippen over alleged beef with Michael Jordan - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-25-greatest-players-in-Chicago-Bulls-history-20200703-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis Rodman</a> is one of the most unique characters of all time, and we’re not talking just about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history. This is a guy who’s friends with both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/donald-trump-says-hed-knockout-joe-biden-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20210909-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donald Trump</a> and Kim Jong-un, to say the least.
No one tells Rodman what to do or where to do it. He even left the Chicago Bulls to party hard in Las Vegas and make WWE appearances. He lives life on his own terms and won’t cave into anyone’s demands.
That troublemaking nature was once again at a full display several hours ago. According to a report by TMZ, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-all-nba-champions-by-year-20210701-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Champion</a> had a bit of a run-in with cops at the airport for refusing to wear a mask.
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<h2>Dennis Rodman Refuses To Wear A Mask During A Flight, Has Run-In With Cops</h2>
(Transcript via TMZ)
“Rodman flew from L.A. to Ft. Lauderdale Monday morning, and was allegedly told several times to put his mask back on by JetBlue staffers. Law enforcement sources tell us Rodman would first oblige, but then pull the mask down, citing he was having trouble breathing.
Deputies from the Broward Co. Sheriff’s Office spoke to Rodman upon landing, we’re told he was cooperative and, in the end, they cut him loose, letting him leave on his own without citing him.
An eyewitness on the flight says Rodman was in first-class … and was asked 4 different times to keep his face covering over his mouth and nose. We’re told he constantly lowered it to his chin, and wouldn’t immediately put it back on when asked.”

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Let’s be honest for a second: Masks kind of suck. Then again, they provide much-needed protection at a time where COVID cases are once again on the rise. Also, it’s the rules and we have to abide by them.
But hey, it’s Dennis Rodman we’re talking about.