Dennis Rodman , born May 20, 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey, is an American former basketball player and television personality. Known for his rebellious style of play and eccentric personality, Rodman was one of the most dominant and controversial players in NBA history. He won five NBA titles with three different teams: the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Rodman joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999. His union with superstar Shaquille O'Neal was highly anticipated, but it proved to be rocky from the start. Rodman was a stellar rebounder and tenacious defender, but his unorthodox playing style and eccentric personality often clashed with coach Phil Jackson and his teammates. Despite the challenges, Rodman had some memorable moments with the Lakers, including a triple-double in the NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2000.

Rodman played just one season with the Lakers before retiring in 2000. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.