Former San Antonio Spurs’ player Dennis Rodman and member of the Detroit Pistons 1989, 1990 championship teams is set to have his jersey number 10 retired by the Pistons.
“Individual accomplishments have never been a big deal for me as a player, but to be honored for my contributions in this way by the Detroit Pistons organization is truly humbling,” Rodman said in a statement issued through his manager, Steven Simon of Prince Marketing Group. “This organization gave me a chance to blossom, regardless of my size or what school I came from. My only regret is that the man that believed in me more than I did myself, Chuck Daly, is no longer with us. I’m sure he’ll be with us that evening in his own way.”
Rodman was traded to the Spurs for Sean Elliott in 1993 and played with the Spurs until 1995. He averaged 17.3 rebounds in 1993-1994 season and 16.8 rebounds in his final season before being traded to the Chicago Bulls for Will Perdue.
For his career, the “Worm” played in 911 games, averaged 7.3 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists.
Despite his off-the-court issues, there is no denying he was a master rebounder, relentless defender, and champion.
He truly belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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