Tuesday, April 5, 2011
A Tribute to the Worm: A look at Dennis Rodman's Hall of Fame Career
Decade of Rebounding Dominance
Rodman Moses Malone
Season RPG Season RPG
90’ | 12.5 | 77’ | 15 |
91’ | 18.7 | 78’ | 17.6 |
92’ | 18.3 | 79’ | 14.5 |
93’ | 17.3 | 80’ | 14.8 |
94’ | 16.8 | 81’ | 14.7 |
95’ | 14.9 | 82’ | 15.3 |
96’ | 16.1 | 83’ | 13.4 |
97’ | 15 | 84’ | 13.1 |
Rodman the Piston
Did Anyone Score in Practice? |
After his rookie year, Rodman's role continued to expand. His rebounding totals over the next 6 years were 8.7, 9.4, 9.7, 12.5, 18.7, and 18.3. These last couple of years are just stupid. 18 rebounds per game! Wow! In addition to his prolific rebounding, Rodman turned into the elite small/power forward defender of the Jordan era. He was a first team all-defensive team member for his last 4 seasons with the Pistons and was named defensive POY in back-to-back seasons (1990 and 1991). During this stretch some memorable moments included a 32 rebound effort in 92' and leading the NBA in FG% during the 89' season.
Rodman the Spur
Both Rodman and Robinson made the first team all-defensive team in 1994. |
One of my first sports memories was watching the platinum haired Rodman team up with "The Admiral" on the early 90's Spurs. During this time, Rodman was nothing short of spectacular. His two years on the Spurs were marked by rebounding totals of 17.3 and 16.8 and he also managed to make another all NBA defensive-team.
Rodman the Bull
Its Ring Collection Time Dennis you Dog. |
As a Bull, Rodman continued to dominate the glass, posting rebound totals of 14.9, 16.1, and 15 per game. Each of his three seasons resulted in Rodman getting a ring. During this time, Rodman played a key role in the teams success by neutralizing Shawn Kemp and then Karl Malone in consecutive finals. Maybe most impressive was how Rodman guarded Malone and John Stockton in the same series. A feat like that might never be replicated and should warrant his HOF selection in and of itself.
Rodman as a Laker and Maverick
After leaving the Bulls, Rodman's character concerns began to catch up with him a bit and his staying power on any particular team became limited. Even taking that into account, his last two seasons ended with him grabbing 11.2 and 14.3 rebounds per game.
The RFH Collective would like to applaud the NBA HOF Selection Committee and congratulate The Worm for an honor well deserved.
Labels:
Dennis Rodman,
Hall of Fame,
NBA
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