17 years after its publication, I made the decision to read the biography of one of the most eccentric yet interesting players to have ever graced the NBA. During that time, I was far too young to fathom its worth. Just like the majority of teenagers back then, I was enamored with and held in high regard those players who knew how to score and who served as role models for the young NBA fans.
Exactly one of the things that Dennis Rodman laments in his book. Now, I have reached an age where I can appreciate far more things. I am able to read the biography of such a peculiar person and judge it from a different perspective. I am capable of "seeing" that behind the "crazy" Dennis lay a rather interesting individual. His ideas may not always find me in agreement, but at least I can understand them.
Throughout this book, we are presented with a plethora of issues related to the running of the NBA industry. I cannot dispute Dennis when he criticizes the league for the way it treats young players who amass millions before they have even proven their worth. This phenomenon still persists today, on an even larger scale. Additionally, issues such as drugs, racism, and sexual orientation are presented through Rodman's eyes, along with more scandalous issues like his relationship with Madonna and his rather scathing criticism of players whom Dennis did not have any sympathy for at all. Moreover, I truly relished the part where he expounds upon his remarkable trait, his rebounding skills.
This is a very interesting book that has reminded me of numerous things. It has taken me back to an NBA era that I adored. I suppose this book leaves you with the lesson that, no matter what, just strive to be yourself.