Why was Dennis Rodman called the worm? The story behind Rodman's bizarre nickname

Dennis Rodman was not quite a run-of--mill NBA star back in 1990s. Rodman acquired a b-boy reputation while playing for notorious Detroit Pistons. However, things changed when he was signed by Chicago Bulls in 1995 and teamed up alongside likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoc and Steve Kerr. NBA superstar went on to win three NBA Championships with Bulls while establishing himself as one of NBA's greatest defensive players of all time. On occasion of Dennis Rodman birthday on May 13, Bulls legend turned 5. Here's story behind why was Dennis Rodman called Worm.

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Dennis Rodman nickname - Worm - was bestowed upon him after he emerged as one most fierce defenders in league back in early 1990s. Dennis Rodman was crowned as NBA Defensive Player of Year on two occasions while playing in NBA. Dennis Rodman nickname was bestowed upon flamboyant NBA star after he acquired a reputation of gaining possession even amid a congested group of players. Rodman wriggled himself in and out of tight situations to come out with ball and snatch rebounds, thus acquiring Dennis Rodman nickname, " worm".  Dennis Rodman nickname also me more sense after power forward led NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years.

Rodman also won five NBA championships.while playing for Pistons and Bulls. Dennis Rodman's biography on NBA's official website still states that he is "arguably best rebounding forward in NBA history". Pistons retired Rodman's No. 10 jersey he was later inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame same year. After departing Bulls, Dennis Rodman played for Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks before moving on to foreign leagues.

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