Dennis Rodman at His Finest
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Dennis Rodman at His Finest
Rodman works out in this tie-dye ensemble in 1994.
Rodman poses in his "birthday suit" for SI in 1995, long before "The Body Issue" even existed.
A slightly more tame photo was chosen for the SI cover.
Rodman arrives for the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
We rank this as the greatest Rodman hairstyle to date.
Rodman and his red hair paid Oprah a visit in 1996.
Rodman autographs his book, "Bad As I Wanna Be," in this stylish feather shawl.
In 1996, Rodman made a cameo appearance on "Saturday Night Live" alongside Norm McDonald (dressed as Sen. Bob Dole). In another skit that night, Rodman sat behind the show's "Weekend Update" desk ... naked.
That had to hurt. Rodman gets taken out by the Seattle SuperSonics' Frank Brickowski in Game 3 of the 1996 Finals.
Rodman, then a guest on MTV's "House of Style," signs a hat for supermodel and host Cindy Crawford.
During an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in '96, Rodman had lipstick applied by 100-year-old Avon lady Rosie Gries.
Rodman and Letterman had a friendly male bonding session on "The Late Show" in 1996.
Rodman dressed up as a bride to promote his book, "Bad As I Wanna Be," in New York City in 1996.
Rodman and singer Toni Braxton share a special moment on the red carpet at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
What man doesn't love some good fish-net stockings?
Rodman and Rebecca Romijn create a classy "GQ" cover.
In one of his most memorable on-court showings, Rodman stumbled out of bounds and fell on top of TV operator Eugene Amos during a game against the Timberwolves in 1997. Rodman then kicked Amos in the groin, requiring the cameraman to be taken away by stretcher. Rodman was suspended 11 games without pay and ended up paying Amos a $200,000 settlement.
Rodman and ABC News "PrimeTime Live" chief correspondent, Chris Wallace, pose for a photo during Rodman's first interview since his suspension for kicking a television cameraman in the groin. President Clinton says Rodman should acknowledge that it was wrong to kick a cameraman.
Most guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" opt for chic and sophisticated garb. Rodman opted for a leather slit skirt and gothic overcoat for his appearance in '97.
Leno presented Rodman with a pair of high-heeled basketball shoes during the taping. "The Worm" autographed the kicks and handed them to a woman in the front row.
Nice tankini.
Describing this hairstyle as "colorful" seems like an understatement.
In 1997, Rodman starred alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in the film Double Team. Rodman won three Razzies for his performance: worst supporting actor, worst new star and worst couple, with Van Damme.
In his first professional wrestling match, WCW's "Bash at the Beach", Rodman is held in a choke-hold by The Giant (aka Big Show/Paul Wight). Rodman's team, with Hulk Hogan and Randy "Macho Man" Savage, conceded to Lex Luger and The Giant. Tough break.
Rodman dressed in drag—fairly tame for him—during a sketch on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 1998.
Just your typical birthday celebration for Rodman in 1998.
In 1999, Rodman told Jay Leno that he's "pretty much" sick of basketball but would like to continue playing in either Miami or Orlando.
Rodman and friends at a pre-Super Bowl party in 1999.
Rodman cozies up to former "Baywatch" star Brande Roderick in 2003.
Dennis Rodman, with the Long Beach Jam, looks on during the American Basketball Association game against the Fresno HeatWave in 2004, his first professional game in four years.
Former Pistons teammates, Rodman and Isiah Thomas, reunite at All-Star Weekend in 2004, where the two attended a special tribute to Magic Johnson.
Because Rodman loves to pose in the nude...
Rodman helped Maxim celebrate it's Hot 100 list in 2005.
Lingerie Bowl, anyone?
Rodman and the late Anna Nicole Smith enjoy some cuddles.
This is the only appropriate way to promote a memoir entitled: "Should Be Dead By Now."
Rodman and his massive coif at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida.
The only time Gene Simmons looks semi-normal.
Rodman embraces drag queen Elaine Lancaster at LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach.
It takes a real man to wear pink....lingerie.
Rodman tries to keep it together during his Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in 2011.
So this is what wearing a disco ball would look like.
Rodman and Lil Jon speak with "The Donald" during "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice."
Who knew Kevin Bacon could be so hilarious?
When a guy can get into any club he pleases, why not try some of the hardest countries? He now has a friend in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Rodman dropped by "Saturday Night Live" for a skit with Bobby Moynihan as Kim Jong Un.
Don't let the mohawk distract from the festive Hawaiian Christmas-themed jacket.
Rodman arrives for his 52nd birthday party in usual fasion.
Rodman, sitting alongside his daughter Alexis and Lisa Pliner, likes what he sees at a swimsuit fashion show in Miami.
Rodman shows proof he was with his pal, Kim Jong-Un, upon his arrival at Beijing International Airport in 2013.
Rodman attends shoe designer Donald Pliner's 70th birthday party in style.
You have to wonder why Rodman feels the need to flash a $20 bill here?
You can never have too many scarves.
Rodman dressed a tad more appropriately while appearing on The Fox Business Network alongside Melissa Francis and Brandon Steiner in 2014.
Rodman, having been divorced three times, sports a "Game Over" marriage T-shirt at a Lakers game in 2016.