Dennis Rodman was one of the wildest figures in the NBA. Rodman was an eccentric character during his time in the league and would draw a lot of attention from fans for his antics on and off the court.
Whether it be the color of his hair or the brawls he would get into during games, Rodman was a wildcard and one of the most unpredictable players of his time. Rodman is best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, where he formed a big three with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
But he was also a champion before teaming with the two when he won two championships with Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons.
But one stint that isn’t very well remembered for Rodman is his time with the Mavericks. Rodman was only there for a short time, playing for a part of the 1999-00 seasons. Rodman only played 12 games with the Mavericks and didn’t perform up to his expectations.
In fact, fans actually began to turn on Rodman for his poor performances in Dallas. So his stint with the Mavs didn’t last very long, and his biggest contribution to the franchise was the controversy surrounding his jersey number.
Dennis Rodman wanted to wear the #69 jersey with the Dallas Mavericks. But the NBA disallowed him from doing this, because of the double-entendre behind the number. Because of this, Rodman had to wear #70 during his time with the Mavericks.
But the jersey still ended up getting made, as Rodman even took a picture with it. And in fact, a picture of Mark Cuban in his office even shows that the jersey is hanging in the background.
Rodman never got to wear #69 as a jersey in Dallas, and no other NBA player has ever worn it because of the meaning behind it. Regardless of the number, Rodman is still one of the most eccentric figures to ever play in the NBA.
