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Dennis Rodman Reveals He Didn’t Want To Join The Dallas Mavericks When Mark Cuban Recruited Him: “I Was Happy Just Partying My A** Off”

Dennis Rodman gave insight into his short-lived stint with the Dallas Mavericks and how Mark Cuban got him to return to the NBA.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jul 20, 2023
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The Dallas Mavericks in the early 2000s were trying to finally establish themselves as a real threat in the NBA after many years of irrelevance. Mark Cuban inherited a franchise led by Dirk Nowitzki and tried making some big splashes to make his team a force.

This included signing Dennis Rodman in 2000, comfortably after his prime and when his interest in basketball was minimal. Rodman openly discussed his time in Dallas and why he joined the franchise.

“It wasn’t like that. It was like, ‘damn two years in a row, people don’t like me’. Mark Cuban got me out of Orange County and came with his G5, limousines, and trucks, he came down to Route Chris with all these people. He said, ‘I want to have dinner with you’. I said, ‘Great.'”

Rodman then revealed that Cuban asked him to be a Maverick and he said yes, even though he was content with never playing basketball again.

“He said, ‘I want you to be a Maverick’. I’m thinking like in a movie? I’m saying what? I said, ‘Oh, you mean like a Dallas Maverick?’ He said, I want you on the team and I said great. He came and got me and literally took me to Dallas the next day. I didn’t ask for him to do that sh*t. I was happy at the time just partying my ass off.”

Rodman’s tenure with the Mavericks’ was unquestionably poor. He came in and averaged a whopping 14.3 rebounds in 32 minutes per game, but the team was just not winning. They went 3-9 during his time as the Mavs ultimately missed out on the playoffs by four games. 


Mark Cuban Was Influential In Rodman’s Short Stint In Dallas

For the limited time Rodman was in Dallas, Cuban ensured he made his stay comfortable and generated as much marketing attention as he could. Rodman revealed the story behind his infamous No. 69 jersey, something Cuban still hangs in his office.

“Mark Cuban went and announced on TV that we’re acquiring Dennis Rodman. They went ballistic. So he went and bought 21,000 jerseys with No. 69 on it because I wanted No. 69. People bought them. Next thing I know, I’m walking out of the tunnel with No. 69 and all the officials are like ‘uh uh. You ain’t doing that.’ They pushed me back in the tunnel. I think they’re thought I trying to screw them. That’s when Mark Cuban went back and got No. 70.”

Cuban also allegedly let Rodman stay in a guest house he owned and gave him $100K to stock it with furniture. The Mavs owner is known to be able to woo players over, with NBA legends like Kevin Garnett speaking admirably about him. Unfortunately, it has led to limited success in free agency, as the team’s mismanagement of their current roster has put Luka Doncic’s future in question.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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