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Dennis Rodman

Basketball Player Dennis Rodman
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Profession: Basketball Player

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: One of the best defensive players in the NBA during the 1990s and arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history. He won five NBA Championships (three as a member of the Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan) and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award twice.

Also well known for his controversial antics, his dyed hair, and his piercings and tattoos.

Born: May 13, 1961
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Age: 63 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus

Married Life

  • 1998-11-14 Chicago Bulls NBA player Dennis Rodman (37) weds "Baywatch" actress Carmen Electra (26) at Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • 2003-05-13 NBA star Dennis Rodman (42) weds his third wife, Michelle Moyer in a small civil ceremony in Newport Beach, California, on his birthday; divorce in 2012

Historical Events

  • 1997-01-15 Controversial Chicago Bulls' forward Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin during a game against Minnesota Timberwolves; ultimately pays Amos $200,000 settlement, and is suspended for 11 games without pay
  • 1997-01-17 NBA suspends Dennis Rodman indefinitely for kicking cameraman
  • 1997-10-11 Dennis Rodman returns from second longest NBA suspension (11 games)

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