Dennis Rodman's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech 

he played hard every night; myself and every man out there who grew up without a dad can relate to this man and what he had to overcome.

I’m not at all surprised that your dad didn’t get the others to sign seeing as though it was DURING A GAME.

That's deep Story shows how a kid can pick up A real hero

Damn

Ur the luckiest man ever... To watch the bulls those days must be out of this world...

Thought the same. Very powerful.

Made me cry

Bro....that was the realest...i got goosebumps, sharing that to the world shows you something about a person. Nuff respect to Rodman!!

His raw honesty took courage, and humility. Glad I watched this made me have a liking and respect for Rodman

You need to be a man to do that. I realy and I always love this guy for the what he is and the way he is! Good or bad, I think it's what he is.. The one and only Dennis Rodman!

👍

this particular speech, especially on such a large stage, is perhaps one of the most true and heartfelt speeches since the camera was invented. Rodman is one of a kind.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever bel ieveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

@@MartinGonzalez-rt5ddAmen brother God is great ✝️💙🙏❤️

Yeah charity man...❤

Lmao. He’s a complete mess even with all that money. He snorted and smoked everything up !! 😆🌧️😂

We all are misunderstood but alot of us are afraid to be understood...

I understand he's genuine

​@@finishfirst4580 not cool at all bro

Facts

Unfortunately like I’ve tried to teach my kids that “too much of anything is good for nothing”... But I’m happy for him too...

Agree

Rodman has the coolest tattoos ever 💯

Rodman will make heaven I can tell , ask why

Scottie too :)

Their Native American understanding makes me feel even more proud of my aboriginal heritage. Both great guys. I think none more deserving.

loungekiller nice profile pic

That will be me. Used to love rodman fight coach lucas every spurs game.

Phil didn't laugh because he was tired as hell standing there that long. He'd be like "come on Dennis, cut that bullshit and lets get the fuuk out of here" 😄

Fax. He's like, "c'mon, son. You deserve this."

Facts

And now we have Pippen saying that Phil is racist. Smh.

@@themainmanphi1246lmao

Lovely, I wanted to walk up there with three boxes of tissues, not a soul interrupted, come-on, poor guy.

He's also maybe the craziest player in NBA history

Only John Stockton speach is better

The most realist speech ever.

He’s a cross dresser female boi 🌀🌀😂😆

I’ll be in the hall of fame as the best ever!

The Great Anointed Lord Trump. 🤦🏾‍♂️

The Great Anointed Lord Trump. Trump 2020 baby!!

@@brikrediger1075 Fu ck Trump and fu ck you...

Wooord! Was going to write the same thing, I felt it. Seeing this speech again after The Last Dance episodes

I’m glad he said it and hope he can work at it. He needs prayer and God, who is his real Father, better than any human Dad! No comparison! Hope the best for Dennis and his family.

That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard... It takes a bigger man to be a father and take care of your kids.

@@michaeljordan6292 What he means is that it takes a bigger man to understand your faults and try to fix your mistakes and relationships. Rather than to easily ignore your responsibilities while continuing to live life selfishly. What's dumb is your inability to understand this simple concept. I apologize if you are a child with no life experience.

@@misterbear9211 do you think he's sober there?

@@michaeljordan6292 What does that matter? He's celebrating a special night, I doubt anyone would be sober. Addiction is a life long disease. A person can manage their addictions and still be a good father. Don't know what you're trying to prove with your negativity.

hey you are not alone for this "real man|" ... uniquely beyond brilliant on the court & off it !!!

I’m crying right now. O Father help me

Same. As A kid we loved his play but knew he was a bad person.

Yes , the same !!

As a kid I always wondered what made Dennis Rodman so tough. Now knowing that he never felt loved by his mother that he had to learn how to love. It was a thought provoking speech that transformed what love, caring and compassion are all about. Coach Jackson was instrumental in loving Rodman unconditionally. Bravo!

Rock and roll Rodman you're a great person

Most players that got in his way didn't understand the game of basketball those days are done once he was traded things started to happen

well said

He threw his mother under the bus..probably rightfully so

@Slimey Simon Same

It is true - not everyone knows how to love or show affection.

I wonder why he would express that in front of the world...he should have told her that in private..he basically said "mom your a bad mother"

@@supercoolmario9082 Dennis was an open book

@@supercoolmario9082 it was pay back for his childhood

Rodman, the greatest answer ever to a direct question. :)

Story of Dennis Rodman

Bruh i cannot get over that 🤣

MANCHESTER UNITED that’s cool and all but no one cares

@MANCHESTER UNITED guess 240 countries are gay lol

Correct, to me, this was a much greater impact than playing in a game!

THAT part... Except I was crying before he even said a word

May be...may be not

Stfu

@@trckenergyy7757 "I didnt play the game for the money". 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

That’s what they all say after they make money

@Johnny A.T nahh he really didn't play for the money, didn't even asked for the bright lights. If you've watched the last dance he didn't want people getting in the locker room to interview him. He wanted his own space

This was THE MOST HONEST and RAW speech I’ve seen in a LONG time. This man is brave for what he just said...In Jesus’ name, may He send a trusted friend to guide Dennis towards the cross. Dennis’ life is one to be looked upon as one guided and tended by the Father. All for the purpose of Dennis’ eventual encounter with The Creator. At the right time, may it come to pass-not ours, but His. In Jesus’ name-Amen and Amen!!!

Gordon Freeman tell me about it!

How would you know Jesus? You never had any kids and died on your own after your father abandoned you! :D

@@nigefal grow up f****** ignorant some people have a brain some people have hollow heads you have a hollow head so go get some help

Joe Colón Jr. amen 🙏🏾

From all time I’d say

Totally. He needs to hold himself higher. The fact that he is open and honest about his short-comings and failings makes him a beautiful and humble if troubled individual. I loved watching him play. Not only is he worthy of the basketball of fame but he is a more than worthy individual. Dennis is all heart. Respect.

Child please.

@@eldoabrahamson dafuq?

@@eldoabrahamson u ok

Fcking trash human

vanjo tapang i aint no pussy but honestly everytime im feeling bad i come here to watch this and idk i might cry a bit this is a real life shir

But at the End of the day he was There!💯

devil outside angel inside lab yah mennn😁

Yet he still ain’t doing shit for his kids , his ex wife was on pawn stars pawning something to pay for his daughters college

@@Phantombay415 yeah I actually watch that part

funny since he don't really deserve to be all of famer

+Greg Grasse I have the exact same opinion.

+Greg Grasse I came here to post that exactly, well said Greg....

+Greg Grasse He's like a shy, sad, black pirate

Greg Grasse shows that money don't always buy happiness.

You deserve the 400's like for that comment. It's true

You probably couldn't hear a nba player now a days say that

Dennis played basketball because he LOVED playing, especially defense and to save his life...

3:52

He really meant that he really just played the game because it kept him out of trouble

Yes- people who are desparate become capable of incredible things. And Dennis was desperate to rise out the feelings he inherited from his family. And he did fucking incredible things. He was born to play ferocious, unforgettable basketball and he did.

Tell that to the children he doesn't support.

@@gatekarain9780 all his kids were there you idiot

absolute athlete & human ... Bless Dennis !!!

M8 he was a defensive monster. Used to watch him play, was so dominating.

@@whichway-557 made MJ even more special ... hope MJ realized this but Dennis did not ever receive his due credit !!!

But he threw his damn mom under the bus

NuevaVida NuevaVida he’s earned the right to say whatever. He’s came from nothing and accomplished things that very little people in this life ever will. Me personally though I’d never call my mom out like that but we don’t know his situation.

@@nuevavidanuevavida3520 if you listen carefully, he was apologizing for not being there and didn't understand her before, but he is trying to make it up to her.

It was riveting and entertaining. Also inappropriate--but somehow not with him.

@@nuevavidanuevavida3520 That's Dennis. Totally candid and why he's endearing.

Chuck Daly played a huge role to. He didn't handle Chuck's passing well. Chuck and Phil were both huge father figures in his life.

It is true that both were important in his life, but Chuck had a calmer and more manageable version of Dennis. Phil had a more broken and unstable Dennis who had already been almost expelled from the Spurs for his behavior. Virtually no team wanted to deal with him.

@@ivervj2923 when i saw episode of Dennis Rodman from the Last Dance, Phil look Dennis like when he was young. Both of them have connection of Native American.

Excelsus absolutely thats a very intriguing nugget from the series you’re alluding to there .

Daly and Jax, what a crossover ❤️

God always places the right people in our lives when the correct support is needed, that man never left the stage, he was like a pillar there, he had his back and Rodman referred to him countless times.

truly nothing ever better ... Blessings Phil & Dennis, perhaps the best duo ever !!!

Excellent point.

Wow.... a great observation.

Dennis refined the word "human" ... happened to be the best rebounder in NBA history as well !!!

That was pretty much that whole era. It was a great time in basketball.

​@@DoloGomezsure didn't play for the money such a idiotic statement and most brainwashed fans believe that utter crap

He cries on a weird way

@@orlandocorvacho5272 he was trying very hard to hold the tears back, it was just loud

@@princenkansah5966 just think is funny all respect to my guy best rebounder in history right there

@@orlandocorvacho5272 🤣🤣🤣

3:18 too funny when you high tho

Watch the Oscar Schmidt's speech as well. Very touching and truthfull.

"Husband, father and son" In that order?

Tobías Chaparro what?

@@tobiaschaparro2372 what?

Allen iverson has also a wonderfull speech

South oak cliff

+Corey Cavalier He seems very insecure inside.

That's why he's aggressive

+Corey Cavalier Usually there is 2 sides to every coin, but the bulls situation was truly a 3 headed coin/monster during this era (Jordan, Pippen, Rodman). Michael was always the apparent cool headed of the group, but was deep down the most aggressive. Scotty was the middle man through and through, very calm, great player, seemed to be OK being the middle man, but was always there for the team when need be. Dennis was the Bad Boy of the team, always being the troubled child, and a tempered soul off the court, but a VERY key part in the 2nd 3-peat for the bulls. The 3 speeches of Jordan, Pippen and Rodman seem to sum up their true personality more than any game they played, at least from the fan's point of view. Rodman's efforts on the court truly show how much he wanted to be a part of something great. and its truly great that the efforts put forth by him lead to the speech for the HOF, as well as him being set in stone as one of, if not the greatest rebounders and defensive players to ever play the game.

+Hankcock he's introverted

Your spot on and that's why he struggles with alcohol because it fills a void in his life, really sad

erik bray alright guy.....you’re very cool for noticing how many sentences and periods were used in the comment. Congratulations, heres your cookie 🍪

NE Fan pick ur mic back up u fool😂

He is a mother fucker traitor asshole!!!!!!

All true and you respect the guy more if you watch his documentary. The sad thing is he knows he never will be a good dad; he is for some reason not capable of being one. Maybe it's his background maybe it's his insecure personality it's just not gonna happen. He knows it and is honest about it but he cannot turn it around.

You summed it up really well. Thank you !

I have a lot of pain to I need a hug

@ExruptedEntei dont be that guy bro let him take his shot

@@brandenwhatley1726 sad boi

I'm telling you! Exactly, he covers up with the piercings and hair color. He's such a sweet guy inside. It was a little uncomfortable when he started talking about his mum and their relationship. But he definitely needs that hug.

We love you Dennis and I love your comment!

Psalms 51, like David comes to my mind, his honesty, his regrets and his wanting restitution . Zaccheaus, in the Bible , also

Agreed. I've rarely seen someone so openly and genuinely own their failures as Rodman did here, especially at an event largely designed to pat him on the back.

I mean, he was a fucking cross dresser..

just want to be more like Dennis Rodman

He's also maybe the craziest player in NBA history

he's one of the realest , he don't hide shit

Facts bro

r tyler try the AI one next...

r tyler did was Michael in attendance? If not that’s messed up

@@gudrapmusic1016 Dennis Rodman and Allen Iverson have my two favorite HOF speeches.

I felt that.I really fucking felt that.That was very strong and amazing quo.

That was touching. There is always time to repair relationships with the people you most loved

He needs Jesus Christ to be born again in Spirit of Truth and baptismal water. Then what he said or his wish will come true. It is very possible.

@@bachamadu2076 No need to bring your religion into a conversation that does not involve it in any way

🤔do babies know love?

Dexter Haven What did you ask him?

***** I asked him why he was going heavy weight squats on the Smith machine with 5 rep sets? If that would help or hurt his basketball game vs. higher rep's and lighter weight, which I thought seemed better...

I'm guessing he said the lower reps are better for more explosive strength, right? How much was he lifting!?!

***** Yeah, he was doing that routine of 5- reps with heavy weight that strength coaches advocate. I think he had about 3 45 lbs. plates on each side. But he said the weights were unimportant for success at basketball and then proceeded to tell me about the role of the mental game, and what gave him an edge in rebounds. I was surprised and glad he opened up like that....

Dexter Haven you should have asked for an autograph!!

He’s misunderstood by many people

especially in front of all those people. i hope he can have the relationship he didnt have with his kids and mom. I admire his honesty. I have not been that honest by far in my life, I need to change that about me. And he just shown how to do it.

For sure, Psalms 51 immediately comes to mind.

Yeah, I'm not there yet myself.

I respect him for it, he treats the game like life, coaches can be role models and father figures as well

Yeh too bad he cant do the same when he'sthe GM of the knicks

those players are prodigal sons

Phil is a coach, not a GM.

Daniel Shamu Fuck Phil Jackson for what he did to the Knicks.

Right next to mike Tyson in that respect

🤦‍♀️ I wanted to be big chungus or nicki the queen y'know? 💋

@@theboogie7046 stfu

@@ishaansinha3976 no ❤️

@@theboogie7046 LLOLOLLO i died

@@ishaansinha3976 stfu

What are the other two in your opinion?

AK540i I'm sorry?

Whoops, misread your comment.

AK540i No worries!

jdac22 ...Mi Dios ... not just an intense speech ...with all his emotions he took us on a journey on his life and passion, ...marvelous player, regardless of his colour...of hair !

+Moby Dick yeh he never got his Props likrle he should

Never seen anyone that loves alcohol that much either.

Allen iverson, Kobe bryAnt , Jordan etc..

Buttface stfu

Slobber Claw or what? You're gonna type me to death?

Not you lol all for the likes my guy

BarnyTae lmao.i was born in the 80s .pippen and rodman were my favourite basketball players growing up

Harry singh I always appreciated his heart and always felt like it was misunderstood

Not me

Me

He is!

Them 3 will never be topped

Ur smoking crack if u think that Shaq was better

And the thing is Rodman himself didn't think so. He was humble and hard working.

@@cherrynado no argument from me

SouFLoTV dank

Thats what they all do

that's every single speech you clown

Lucas Wild Michael Jordan would disagree

Lucas Wild you need to go and watch all the inductions my friend

I cried listening to his speech bout his family especially his father who took off when he was five great speech really genuine coming from his heart

Dude is buddies with Kim Jong-un. He's jacked in the head, but either way, he does seem like a genuine individual in this speech.

@@nicknate2579 yeah, well, Keanu Reeves dad left when he was 3 and Keanu had to go through much more than that. He's the real role model. Way more than rodman. That's for damn sure

@@twitchosx in pretty much every speech and interview in recent past... people grow and he was open to everything his whole life, AND SOMEHOW survived xD

I am full of tears, it was so beautiful

It is to be expected though. When you express yourself honestly, like Rodman, you will only speak the truth. He does not hide anything about himself. Just look at him... an absolute maniac to the average eyes. But he is simply expressing his true nature in an honest way. Without any constraints. No restrictions. No conditioning. I gotta say he is an inspiration to me.

@@SuperGGLOL true

Ayrton Senna Fan he was a psychedelic lol.

I did too, regardless of how he lived, God in heaven never quits loving Dennis Rodman. A wild man he was but came out of it, bless you brother!!!!

he's also a bridge to make a peace with North Korea

Cadis Etrama Di Raizel omg in the interview with Eric Andre he said he thought there wasn’t a north and south Korea he wild

Of all the people who've said that, he's the only one I'm willing to believe

@@sneakybeard the dude was willing to die just for the rebound. Sheeet! I miss Dennis in the court. He made Rebounding so coool.

He has always said that. “I'LL PLAY THE GAME FOR FREE, you get paid for the bull*** after you leave the floor"

@@MrPackers1981 u know , since I have watched the last dance , I start watching the highlights of 95 to 98 season , it was just incredible preformance, every single game and he mj and scottie a lot fun to watch than today nba games tbh

istg he has one of the kindest hearts just very misunderstood

Your wrong, it takes a Genuine Man to say he regrets not being a better Father

Ky just stfu you sound like a stupid idiot

And to admit to his mother that he was a bad son. Even when she didn't always get along with him.

it takes a man to be a good father. its not difficult to express that you have failed as a parent after the fact.

James Harden How Does He Sound Stupid?

Papawowmac nope

stats don't tell the true story

***** He was a GREAT rebounder, but when you say he was "The Best Rebounder in the history of basketball!!!" you only prove you know very little about the history of basketball.

Papawowmac I guess "best" is a little more subjective than mere stats. I consider him the best rebounder because I think it's way more impressive for a guy his size to average nearly 19 rebounds a game for two years, and average 15 for a career in the modern era than for Wilt to tower above everyone and get 20 rebounds. I get it, statistically Wilt is better, but in everyday usage of the word "greatest", we don't mean just stats. After all, Jordan's considered the greatest of all time by many, but Wilt surpasses him statistically too.

Papawowmac I'm fully aware of that there were players over 6'10" in Wilt's era.

😂🤣😂😂

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@Olaf SantosI agree his hair is fire🔥

I fucking died🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I was actually waiting for his new hair color each game..😂😂😂

Hells yeah it was defence

They had 3 elite defenders in Jordan,Rodman,Scottie and then you combine that with Jordan's godlike offense. There was no way they would lose

Yes!! He beat the bulls when he was with the pistons. He beat the pistons when he was with the bulls

Dennis Rodman i respect your truth nobody is perfect but God .

Jason716 Smith faxxxxxxx

@sandflee ... Hahaha, you are funny😂😂😂

What you mean mess?

@@patrickdiew2271 well, I actually mean it in a good way. Other players often have this eloquent speech they go through, with structure and political correctness and all that. BUT they are fucking boring as hell, even though they were great players. But this speech by Rodman, it has a lot of raw stuff, unpolished, without a "proper" structure, would have gotten a C in "public speaking" exam. But it is raw, and real and awesome. Way better than most.

@@patrickdiew2271 And in case you meant what do I mean mess when I talk about his game. Well that mess was the circus he played with the other team's mind to get them lose it, and then he bit their head off when they were off balance. That is how I saw his game at least.

@@ArthurKiyanovski i prefer this speech than any other, he is a character and always will be.

Well said.

True

5alidal Preachin...

Nah lol introverts don’t party as much as him

@@MattGarcyaDC Introvert does not mean socially inept. Partying with friends isn't totally against introvert values.

@@chadsworthgigafuck I agree. Dennis was a party animal tho.

@@MattGarcyaDC You're not wrong lol

Dennis Rodman is naturally very shy and introverted. The whole image and persona he became was because he wanted to create a new Rodman that would not care about anything and help him deal with life

You know what, I have been trying to catch any interview I can with him on You Tube, and I notice he has said that so much, if not in every interview he has done. And I truly believe him. He doesn't let money change him. And he didn't base his career off of money.

That's why he is the greatest coach

Mom The Ebayer Says a lot for his coach

True words the Zen masta is the man.And Rodman my favorite playa all time.

He cared about the person and not the athlete.

Phil was more like Dennis than any other player he coached...