Dennis Rodman, the former Chicago Bulls Power forward, discussed his strange connection and strong ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in a recent appearance on VladTV. The head of state even offered to purchase Rodman a property in the country hoping that he would eventually retire there.
Rodman, however, declined the invitation, therefore denying the possibility of him settling in North Korea in the future. The Worm became a legend not just in basketball, but also in the eyes of the media and the public at large. As he frequently somehow managed to remain in the news.
Who is former NBA star Dennis Rodman?
Dennis Rodman is considered by fans as one of the best rebounders in NBA history. Rodman was compared to excellent rebounders like Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, and Bill Russell, despite being far smaller and lighter.
He was called a basketball genius for his exceptional understanding of the game and defensive skills. Rodman won five NBA titles with different clubs and set a record for most straight years as the league’s rebounding leader. There have been more than five instances where he has scored not even a single point but has managed to grab 20 rebounds.
His off-court silliness began to impact his on-court success in later years. Rodman was a constant headline in the news because of his strange and diverse appearances, which included a signature rainbow mane and multiple tattoos.
Dennis Rodman opens up on his friendship with Kim Jong Un
Due to their shared passion for basketball, Kim Jong-Un and Dennis Rodman developed an unusual connection. Since Kim’s rise to power in 2012, the Worm has made many trips to North Korea, where he was honored with a huge birthday party attended by 140,000 people at a stadium.
Rodman was treated like a state guest by the North Korean leader, who went out of his way to make him feel welcome. In this capacity, Dennis the Menace served as an unofficial ambassador for the United States and the West. Though Rodman’s numerous trips and strong connections with Kim Jong-Un led to many questions, particularly among American government organizations, the former NBA star has denied the presence of any ulterior motives.
Rodman spoke with DJ Vlad about Kim Jong-Un’s exceptional hospitality and generous invitation for him to relocate permanently to North Korea. He shared, “He even helped me. He even drove me around with his cars to find me a condo. And that’s a true story.”
When asked if Kim wanted him to live in North Korea, Rodman replied, “Yeah, he wanted me to be important. I said, ‘Dude, I can’t do this.’ Because when he brought this, looking for condos for me to live there, I’m like ‘Uh, that means actually never come back here.'”
Rodman chose to remain loyal to his country and denied being a permanent resident of North Korea. While still being open to having a vacation home there, he ultimately stayed in his home country, honoring his identity and national ties.
