Today, former NBA star Rodman was interviewed by reporters. Talked about his time playing for the Lakers. Rodman played 23 games for the Lakers in the 98-99 season. Rodman specifically talked about two aspects in the interview. First Rodman talked about Kobe, and that season Rodman and the young Kobe bryant fought alongside each other. Rodman believes that Kobe Bryant is the closest athlete to Jordan, and his words and deeds as well as basketball skills are imitating Jordan.
Second, Rodman also talked about Jenny Bass. Jenny Bass is the lakers' current boss. Rodman said that he had just joined the Lakers development conference when he received a call from Jenny Bass. The two then start dating for up to 6 months. Although the two did not stay together in the end, they still maintain a good friendship to this day. It is worth mentioning that 4 years ago, Bath also took the initiative to invite Rodman and his family to watch the Lakers at home.
Rodman is not a superstar or a team leader. But he's definitely an influential and topical star. As long as he plays, he will become the focus of people, not to mention Rodman's exaggerated style and desperate playing style, Rodman's words and deeds on the sidelines will also attract people's attention. Before the 98-99 season, Rodman and the Bulls won three consecutive championships, and Rodman has to find a home after that. The Lakers sent him an invitation, Rodman still has a battle after joining the Lakers, grabbing rebounds and defending are dutiful. In 23 games for the Lakers, Rodman grabbed 11 rebounds in just 28 minutes.
Rodman that season found that the team had a young player wearing a number 8 shirt, and this player averaged 20+5+4 per game in the third season of his career, and shot 47% from the field. This person is Kobe Bryant, Kobe's rookie season is not very good, most of the time on the bench. But everyone up and down the Lakers can feel the ambition of this young player, and he wants to be the best. Especially compared to Michael Jordan. In the 98-99 season, Jordan has left the NBA, and Kobe Bryant has gradually grown into the façade of the league, and his playing style and style are very similar to that of young Jordan. The shots are picturesque, the breakouts are extremely fast, and the dunks are gorgeous. Rodman's career partner and duel with too many stars, such as Jordan, Thomas, Malone, and Magic Johnson, can make Rodman recognize Kobe's talent at that time.
Rodman is not mistaken, Kobe Bryant has performed better and better in the following seasons, and Kobe Bryant, who won three consecutive championships in the early 2000s, is a big contributor. His playoff average has steadily maintained a steady 25 points per game, and after O'Neal left, Bryant's offensive firepower has taken it to the next level. Having averaged 35 points per game in a single season, it is not an exaggeration to say that he was Jordan's strongest scorer in his later years. Nowadays, many fans believe that Rodman's joining the Lakers was related to Jenny Bass.
As we all know, Rodman is a playboy, and when he played for the Bulls, he dared to go to the nightclub when the season was going on. At that time, many media in the NBA exclaimed incredible. Rodman often dates women off the court, and Madonna is certainly the most famous. Bath is also famous, as the successor of the Lakers team. Jenny Bass and Rodman fought hotly at that time, and Jenny Bass and Rodman took the initiative when dating, which shows that Rodman has a lot of charm.
After Playing for the Lakers, Rodman's mind is no longer on the basketball court, after all, he has multiple championships, and has won the best defensive player and been selected as an All-Star. Rodman was already in a state of no desire at the time, and playing basketball was completely enjoyable. So he's understandably in love with Bass. Will there be a star like Rodman in the NBA? Outstanding strength on the field, see people accurately. Spend the day outside the venue and get the support of the crowd. Rodman is truly special. Dear officials, how do you evaluate Rodman's career with the Lakers? Feel free to leave a message in the comments section of the article.