Dennis Rodman is still one of the most fascinating characters in the history of the NBA. While the player was one of the best in the history of the league, it is his off-the-court antics that made him a true household name. Rodman was a colorful character during his time with the league.
He branded different colored hair, was often linked with celebrities in different capacities, would be absent at important practice sessions, and so much more. Rodman was an intense figure on the court and is regarded as the greatest defender of all time. But he was a wild card during his free time, and his former Bulls teammate Toni Kukoc found that out the hard way.
Former NBA champion Toni Kukoc spoke in an interview about his time with the Chicago Bulls. More specifically, his interactions and experiences with Dennis Rodman. Kukoc revealed that he once went partying with Dennis Rodman. And the experience was so hectic for him that he needed almost 10 days to recover. Rodman was an eccentric figure, and so it comes as no surprise that he would party very hard during his downtime. But clearly once was more than enough for Toni Kukoc.
“It’s a special type of story, and I couldn’t keep up with him. I partied only once with him because, after that, you need a 7 to 10 days recovery period afterward,” Kukoc said.
“There were four of us out, and the first thing he ordered for a drink was 40 shots of vodka and ten beers. I asked him if there are more people coming, and he just said it’s important to keep the bar open. Everybody who was at the bar that night, he had free food and drinks on Rodman.”
Kukoc and Rodman played together in the Bulls between 1995 and 1998. During their time together, along with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the Bulls went on to win three consecutive NBA Championships. Kukoc was a key member of that squad, as he was looked to for scoring when Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were resting during the game.
Whereas Dennis Rodman was entrusted with the defensive responsibilities for the team. Rodman was the enforcer for the Bulls, and would often take the responsibility of guarding the opposing team’s best player. And regardless of what he was doing off the court, Rodman was a beast on the court.
