I've quit basketball plenty of times at 5'11" and I'm still 5'11".

8 inches isn't a "growth spurt", it's a sign of radiation exposure right out of a Marvel Comic.

The pain, fear, and confusion on his face in the mug shot breaks my heart. God bless every kid who has ever been bullied/abused.

That mugshot of a young Dennis hurts to look at. You can see so much pain, confusion and anguish within his face.

"I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller."

If I was in the same circumstances as Rodman and had the same growth spurt, I would have become the tallest airport janitor in the nation. And that's it.

What truly made me realize how special he was was the way he explained that every shooter had a different way the ball rebound and he would study people release and rebound.

That growth spurt was a blessing from God.

Those airport cleaning chemicals he used need to be studied.

That mugshot got Rodman looking like a claymation figure.

Growing up in Detroit, Worm was literally a superhero to us and still is. Still nothing but 100% pure love and respect for this man. ✊🏾❤ We love you Worm!

UNBELIEVABLE GROWTH SPURT from 5-11 after highschool to 6-7+. Super rare almost never heard of. It was meant to be for Dennis. Those piston and bulls teams where Legendary

Who the fuck grows 8” after graduating HS? Shit is wild.

He looked like he was arrested in a civil rights march 😂

This guy is a tormented soul...prayerfully he heals

Such a remarkable guy Rodman is. The guy shows every emotion possible. He's entertaining, flamboyant, humorous, sensitive, and he's a foreign affairs diplomat as well, lol. 😂

For a long time Dennis Rodman was also the only NBA player to ever hold back to back championship titles on different teams. The Pistons and the Bulls

That mugshot is heartbreaking 😢 glad he found passion and success in life

Much respect for a Man who is his own Man.

"You are not ugly, you are just poor and unknown" - a wise man.

That was a freakish growth spurt that changed the whole trajectory of his life on a high upswing. 🤯👆🏾

Looking like everybody hates Chris lmfao

Rodman is a gem. I like Rodman for my 5 team. He had tenacity that noone had.

In highschool he looks like the kid from.. everybody hates Chris😂😂😂😂

Scottie Pippen had this unusual growth spurt as well. He went from 6’1” to 6’8” in one year.

Young Dennis was looking like JJ Walker in that mug shot😂

Growing 8 inches after high school is the most insane thing ever

THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE RODMAN. THERE WILL NOT EVER BE ANOTHER...PERIOD!! 💯💥🏀

The 90s were the best era for basketball and hockey.

He was the one that made being weird in the NBA cool

The Real Captain America❗️ 🇺🇸

He literally put his body on the line for the balls. This dude can party all night and come game time he always shows up.💯💯💯

He was also temporarily homeless. His story is fascinating and he has battled a lot of personal issues and mental health disorder (as his off court antics fully prove) but despite his insecurities became one of the best defenders of all time.

Brother is a beast. God Bless him. 5 Rings, 2 DPOY and Hall Of Fame. Goes to show you never give up.

I aint know Bro went to SOC. Thats new to me, knew he was from The D but not the Cliff. Respect to him for making it out to become Legendary.

I respect the fact that Rodman did it his own way no matter how unusual it was at times 🤷🏾‍♂️💪🏾💪🏾

Always loved him. His heart, his hustle, his tenacity. Those things aren’t taught, you either have them or you don’t.

1990 I was a junior in HS! Believe me when they say he was a beast he was a MONSTER! Detroit moved him into the starting lineup and they won back to back NBA titles!!

THE BIG SHOW...for the Chicago Bulls. Always through his opponents off their game mentally and physically 😂❤

I had such a growth spurt and it changed my life. My waist went from 38" to 48". True story. 😂😂

I stopped growing at 14 and this man grew almost a whole foot after high school.

Man he really grew overnight 😂😅i bet his classmates say now i went to school with him😂

He looked like he was a member of a gang called The Hawks or something 😂

How it shows you that once you commit to achieve greatness... Hard work and determination will eventually pay off...

Thats why you dont give up. If you need a break, take it.. but never give up

That’s what I always tell kids. If you don’t make it in life you could always grow 8 additional inches and make it to the NBA. Never give up!

Dennis walking with the LITE Beer Can in his hand is classic 😂😂😂

That mugshot! Whew! Bless his heart

Dennis was a beast no matter what team he played for.

Rodman’s unbelievable amount of rebounds in a game was a huge factor for the teams he played for including the 3 championships he won with Jordan. Dude was an incredible rebounder and agitator

Only hardship and one heartbreak can set a man free.

THAT WAS NOTHING BUT GOD NEVER EVER GIVE UP YOUR D R E A M S

Rodman is a guy I’ve always rooted for. People wonder why people like MJ and to a lesser extent Rodman so much, it’s because they were underdogs as kids

True rags to riches story. Fortunate to watch him make it to the pros and play is heart out.

The man never let the ball get out of bounds. Never failed a rebound. He knew his job and he excelled at it. Jordan could fly. Rodman could get that ball back. It was amazing. Pippen didn't want him. Pippen had sour grapes. He knew he'd never be The Show with Jordan there. He'd never be The Most Talked About with Rodman there. Instead of being part of the machine... he decided to try to destroy it. Rodman was an odd duck, no one can argue it. But he knew his job and got it done!!! Amazing athlete.

Looking like Pookie,the Original Pookster 😂😂😂

In his mugshot, he looks just like the janitor on The PJ'S!😏

I starting playing at 6'4, woke up one morning 5'6

Besides Allen Iverson, ya definitely deserved to go into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame! Nicknamed Da Worm, ya did ya thang as a defensive standout guarding the toughest players in the NBA and was tuff as Draymond Green as a defensive players and won five NBA Championships! That will never happen again! God truly blessed you, never forget that! Ya deserve all ya praise too! Was part of the Legendary Bad Boyz of the Detroit Pistons and won two NBA Championships and then three with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls! The defensive job ya did against Karl Malone was incredible! Ya got all in his head and that stood out in those Championship games! God bless you! Nuff Said!

Growth spirt like that is truly a blessing from God

I think it's time for the Dennis rodman movie right we need to hear his story

Working as a janitor made him humble and grateful for everything he would earn. A lot of athletes don't experience that sort of life and take their fortune for granted.

He ‘s a FORCE to be record with Land of the Giant’s ❤️ LOVE HIM

OMG he's from Oak Cliff (I'm famliar) rough neighborhood, poor parents, hood, I'm so happy he beat the odds ... very sad neighborhood, almost hopeless if born raised there. Such a Gem came out of Oak Cliff.

He went from 511 to 6 ft 7 in tall God was looking out for him he turned him into a basketball player

That growth spurt was inhumane no cap 😭😭

That man must have been praying to God every night. 5’11 to 6’7?!

Keep pushing Dennis YOU NO HOW TOO RUN THE CORT YOU RUN THE FLOOR!!!RAWWW!!!!

Im not always his fan, but he was a very determined player with tons of stamina.

How the hell you go from 5'11 to 6'7 as a teenager. I got to 6'1 by the age of 15 and still 6'1 at 37... Amazing Dennis

I feel that so much! My growth spurt was different but similar. My sophomore year, I was 5'11. By the time i was a senior, i had blown everyone's mind, and word got around about my third testacle. Im due for greatness!

“My teachers said I wouldn’t be sh*t”

God has been good to him

Just when you think that your at your end god always has something up his sleeve

He look like Lawrence Fishburne "CORNBREAD"!!!!😂LOL. Dennis Rodman was blessed to be able to play ball!

The man’s basketball iq is off the chart. He is a beast even without the natural talent some players were born with.

Wtf!? He grew 8 inches AFTER Highschool.. Thats insane and I have never heard of this happening.

To watch this man play in person was one of the best games I've ever seen in my life!!! Chicago played Houston (in Houston) and I had to go see Jordan play his last championship season. I'm a Chicago native but live in Houston so I just wanted to see them play. No matter who won, my city won lol. He snatched the ball from Olajuwon mid-air and ran it back to dunk it. The whole crowd was just shocked! Then the Chicago fans (myself included) went wild!!! The Bulls won by like 3 points. But Rodman was definitely the reason for the win because he had like 10 rebounds in the second half. Amazing game and Rodman was an amazing player. I waited for the teams to leave just to see them (The Bulls) getting on the bus and Rodman gave his shoes and jersey to two different children as he boarded the bus. He signed them in the locker room. I hope they still have them because they are worth a mint today. I miss the NBA of the 80s and 90s. They were way more physical on the court and more exciting to watch!

Nothing but love for the Worm. Dude is all heart.

Dennis graduated with my dad. The story is worse than people say, In some ways. He wasn’t benched… he never made a basketball team at SOC. He was the water boy for the girl’s team, which starred his sisters. He acknowledges this, subliminally by saying his coach was Garry Blair. Coach Blair coached the girls, before moving on to Louisiana Tech & eventually Texas A & M. To Dennis’ credit, the men’s team was stacked and won state. At 5’11, and only possessing post skills, he had no position on a championship team.

I love his abilty to stay rooted and grounded depite all the foolishnes in the entertainment industry.. Thats a blessing 🙌

This dude was doing the things we doing today over 20 years ago 😂

The most notable thing is at 18 he went to work. He didn’t hit the block or just give up. Kids today going to the streets at 16 and crashing out.

He found a Space Jam basketball in somebody's lost luggage and the energy zapped into him

Sounds like a science experiment 😂

Top 5 mugshots of all time 😂😂😂

I had a growth spurt one summer 4ft 11 to 5ft 9 and later grew 2 more inches but Rodman's growth spurt was incredible! Truly a blessing! God is good!

Advice to Dennis Rodman,, DON'T EVER,, EVER SHOW THAT PICTURE AGAIN..!! BURN IT..!!

That’s one hell of a growth spurt !

He has a face only a mother can love 😂

That was God growing him up to set him on another path.. wow amazing story !!! What a life . 🏀🏀🏀

Mug shot be like "daaaaaaaaaammmmmm" dont wver nerver ever come here!!!!! Again. Lmao

Rodman was a pogo stick. He could jump the same 3, 4 times in a row. Nobody could stop that.

The look of humiliation on his face in the mug shot photos is heartbreaking. Dennis we love you. You are free and we respect you and your courage.

He's looking at the NBA today wondering how they are scoring 145 points 😂. Rodman was a defensive beast!

That mugshot got everybody loving Chris. Like dam, this ninja look like he belong on One Piece 😂😂

This is one guy who doesn't give a Fuck what society thinks or says about him!!!!!!! Shout-out Rodman

He watched the Captain America movie and was like "I remember when that happened to me"

He make flavor flav look like Denzel Washington 😂😂

He was from the hood hood this makes so much sense now. Also for those that don’t know much about Dallas/Fort Worth area the airport is hour for oak cliff with traffic. And in Dallas there is always traffic