Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman is a former professional basketball player known for his exceptional rebounding, defensive tenacity, and flamboyant persona.
He won five NBA championships and cultivated a provocative public image through dyed hair, tattoos, and outrageous behavior.
His unlikely friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought him renewed attention: Rodman went full Dennis Rodman with that stunt.
Strikingly bold in style
- outlandishStrikingly weird or foreign-seeming
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- eccentricUnconventional in character
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
rebellious · unpredictable · tattoos · piercings · hair dye · wedding dress · Madonna · Carmen Electra
Isolated East Asian state
- Kim Jong-unNorth Korean dictator
- PyongyangNorth Korean capital
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
cultural exchange · friendship · controversial · backchannel · headlines · international · unorthodox · mediator
Top-tier American court league
- Chicago BullsIllinois professional basketball team
- Detroit PistonsMichigan NBA franchise
- reboundingBouncing back after collision
- power forwardFrontcourt basketball position
Phil Jackson · Michael Jordan · Scottie Pippen · championships · playoffs · Hall of Fame · defense · San Antonio Spurs
Combat sport requiring holds
- WCWDefunct wrestling federation
- Hulk HoganFamous professional wrestler
- reality TVFilmed unscripted programming
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
cameos · autobiography · media · interviews · documentary
flamboyant
Strikingly bold in style
- outlandishStrikingly weird or foreign-seeming
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- eccentricUnconventional in character
provocative · rebellious · unpredictable · tattoos · piercings · hair dye · wedding dress · Madonna · Carmen Electra · attention-seeking
North Korea
Isolated East Asian state
- Kim Jong-unNorth Korean dictator
- PyongyangNorth Korean capital
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
goodwill · cultural exchange · friendship · controversial · backchannel · headlines · international · unorthodox · mediator · visits
NBA
Top-tier American court league
- Chicago BullsIllinois professional basketball team
- Detroit PistonsMichigan NBA franchise
- reboundingBouncing back after collision
power forward · Phil Jackson · Michael Jordan · Scottie Pippen · championships · playoffs · Hall of Fame · defense · San Antonio Spurs · Los Angeles Lakers
wrestling
Combat sport requiring holds
- WCWDefunct wrestling federation
- Hulk HoganFamous professional wrestler
- reality TVFilmed unscripted programming
celebrity · cameos · autobiography · media · interviews · documentary
- Sports LegendsMichael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Babe Ruth
- Basketball FiguresMichael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson
- reboundersCharles Barkley, mini trampoline
- 90s IconsJulia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Hanks
- Chicagothe Loop, Chicago, Chicago River, Lake Michigan, Wrigley Field
- 1996Dolly the sheep, Independence Day, Twister, Mission Impossible, Jerry Maguire
Dennis RodmanMichael Jordan
Basketball icon from Chicago
scoring champion · Allen Iverson · Kobe Bryant · Shaquille O'Neal · Wilt Chamberlain
Dennis RodmanTim Duncan
David Robinson · Steve Nash · Kevin Durant · role model · boy scout