Published 10/16/2022, 5:00 PM EDT
There are few NBA athletes who are as charismatic as Dennis Rodman. The five-time NBA champion was famous for his eccentric hairstyles, tattoos, and piercings. Moreover, he was also known for partying a lot.
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However, it was not always like that during his early days in the league. After a famous win over the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons players had gone partying.
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Surprisingly, Rodman had not joined them. He was just in his second year in the NBA and was devoid of his famous tattoos or piercings. Interestingly enough, while his teammates partied, Rodman spent the evening playing games with a 13-year-old boy.
Rodman and Peter Ginopolis, the Pistons ball boy spent the evening in New York playing games and eating Pizza. Ginopolis, who is now a private wealth manager said, “But it was like I was dealing with someone who was 13 years old. It was so weird; here I am this young kid, and my best friend is this NBA player who loves doing what I do.“
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 14: Dennis Rodman arrives at the Comedy Central Roast Of Bruce Willis on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Unlike his previous self, Rodman changed completely later on. The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons icon was well known for his partying habits and for his high-profile relationships.
Shaquille O’Neal once saw Dennis Rodman partying with 30 girls
Rodman is best remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. He also had a stint with the Los Angeles Lakers where he spent just one season. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was also part of the team alongside Rodman.
Apart from having the reputation of being an elite rebounder and defender, Rodman was known for his love of partying. Shaq happened to attend one of his parties and the visuals he described were simply astounding.
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Shaq said, “After a hard game playing forty minutes, he’d just put his stuff on and walk right out. Next thing I know, I’d see him at some club that night with about thirty girls on him—those crazy, techno, ecstasy highlight parties.“
Despite all his antics off the court, he was still one of the best players on the court. He retired from the NBA having won five NBA titles alongside various other individual accolades.
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