Dennis Rodman Blasted The Cavs’ Owner For Not Signing Him
Rodman made many return attempts in the 2004–05 season and even contemplated playing with LeBron James. Due to his interactive concerns, he had trouble finding a new team. Rodman ultimately decided to leave the NBA.
Dennis Rodman had a successful and lengthy 14-year NBA career, establishing himself as one of the best rebounders in league history.
Despite his off-court antics, Dennis Rodman had a successful and lengthy 14-year NBA career, establishing himself as one of the best rebounders in league history.
Rodman’s talent was undeniable—he had won five championships. However, he was forced to leave the league following the 1999–2000 season.
Rodman made many return attempts in the 2004–05 season and even contemplated playing with LeBron James. Due to his interactive concerns, he had trouble finding a new team. Rodman ultimately decided to leave the NBA.
Rodman wrote in his autobiography, “I Should Be Dead By Now,” that he discussed a comeback with Cleveland Cavaliers management for the 2005–06 season.
Dan Gilbert, the Cavs owner seeking a change, was introduced to him by his old teammate Rick Mahorn. Rodman was unhappy and upset that he could not make his NBA comeback because, after initial encouraging talks, the chance did not materialize.
In his book, Dennis Rodman wrote:
“I never heard from him again.”
“You’re telling me the man was worried about what kind of havoc Dennis Rodman might wreak on the team? I mean there is your occasional “distraction,” then there’s your total destruction. The dude took a wrecking ball to the place. Sh*t. Think Cleveland might have made the playoffs with LeBron James and Dennis Rodman in the line-up?”
