Dennis Rodman was named a finalist to the Basketball Hall of Fame voting a few weeks ago, and much has been made of the topic regarding his presence on the ballot.
Let's be realistic, though: Dennis Rodman is the greatest rebounder of this generation. He is also one of the biggest defensive forces the game has ever seen. So why is he not a lock in the Hall?
Was it his off-color personality? Was it the fact that he wasn't a great shooter?
In my humble opinion, Rodman, the guy who changed his hair color more than teams, belongs with the best, and regardless of if you like him or not as a person, you should support his Hall of Fame bid.
I will take a look at all the reasons Rodman, whose No. 10 jersey has been retired by the Detroit Pistons, should and shouldn't belong in the confines of Springfield's Hall.
One reason Rodman belongs in the Hall, as noted earlier, has to do with his excellent rebounding abilities that were unprecedented for someone Rodman's size.
At 6'6" and 220 pounds, Rodman had the body of Michael Jordan but the rebounding skills of Bill Russell. To think of someone his stature averaging 18.7 re ...
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NBA Hall of Fame: Does Dennis Rodman Belong with the Best?
March 4th, 2011 by Joseph Fafinski Leave a reply »
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