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"He should be holding his head up higher than Michael Jordan" - Dennis Rodman sides with Scottie Pippen over his negative portrayal in 'The Last Dance'
"He should be holding his head up higher than Michael Jordan" - Dennis Rodman sides with Scottie Pippen over his negative portrayal in 'The Last Dance' originally appeared on Basketball Network. The most vocal criticism of "The Last Dance" came from Scottie Pippen. The documentary, which reigned as one of Netflix's most watched sports series globally in 2020, gave the world an intimate look into the dominance of the 1990s Chicago Bulls, especially the aura of Michael Jordan. Advertisement But for all its adrenaline and storytelling polish, it also reopened old wounds, none deeper than those of Pippen, who was depicted as a second fiddle that occasionally folded under pressure. Rodman's support Former Bulls star Dennis Rodman, never one to mince words, made it plain where he stands and it's not on the side of The Last Dance. "Scottie was so underrated — and so underpaid," Rodman said. "He should be holding his head up higher than Michael Jordan in this documentary. I think a lot of people are now realising what he went through. The kid was a hero, in a lot of ways, during those great Bulls runs." Advertisement For those who watched the dynasty unfold in real time, Pippen's sacrifices, both physical and emotional, were the glue that held it all together. He wasn't just the wingman. He was often the shield and the one who stepped in while Jordan took his midseason sabbaticals or walked away from the game altogether. Pippen's disappointment with the documentary has always been layered. He wasn't pleased with how he was portrayed and there's a good reason. The 10-part series dedicated considerable time to dissecting some of his most criticized moments, like when he refused to check in during Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference semifinals after Phil Jackson designed the final shot for Toni Kukoc, or delaying ankle surgery during the 1997 offseason as a form of contract protest and missing key games in the final Bulls run. But what The Last Dance showed in slow motion, it rarely contextualized with empathy. Pippen had been playing with a ruptured back during the 1998 NBA Finals. He'd spent much of his prime locked in a seven-year, $18 million contract, one of the league's worst deals considering his All-NBA and All-Defensive Team credentials. In 1997 alone, 122 players made more money than Pippen, including several benchwarmers and fringe starters. And yet, he finished third in MVP voting that year. Advertisement Resentment brewed in silence Rodman knows the cost of that kind of thanklessness. While Jordan was the brand and the beast, and Rodman the rebel with the rebounding records, Pippen was the strategic brain of the operation. A two-way phenom who guarded Magic Johnson, shut down wings, initiated offense and played through pain without the spoils. The tension that brewed for years finally bubbled over in Pippen's 2021 memoir "Unguarded", where he accused Jordan of prioritizing his image over team legacy. The friction wasn't new. Back in 1994, when Pippen led the Bulls without Jordan and took them to 55 wins, many began to see just how much of the team's success had rested on Pippen's versatility. But the credit rarely followed. The documentary's focus on Jordan's ultra-competitive fire and dominance made for compelling drama, but it often flattened the complexity of teammates like Pippen into side characters. Advertisement Jordan, who had editorial control over the series, came out as the hardened hero. Rodman, for all his antics, was shown as dependable when it mattered. But Pippen's story was framed by hesitation, discontent and betrayal. Rodman pushing back on that narrative is strong. The two men, cut from wildly different cloths, shared the court during the Bulls' second three-peat and often relied on each other defensively. Rodman's 11.3 rebounds per game in the 1997-98 season were vital, but so was Pippen's stat-stuffing presence, averaging 19.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game that same year — all while dealing with a volatile contract dispute and mounting injuries. Related: "Dennis is mentally handicapped" - Phil Jackson once revealed what people don't understand about Dennis Rodman This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dennis Rodman's heartbreaking rift with his daughter: Soccer star Trinity uses BBC Wimbledon row to double down on their feud - after blasting 'fame-hungry' alcoholic who was never there for her
Trinity Rodman hitting out at the BBC 's Andrew Castle for mentioning her absent father has brought their troubled relationship to the forefront this week. The American soccer player, 23, took issue with the reference to her estranged dad while supporting her boyfriend and No.10 seed Ben Shelton at Wimbledon. Trinity publicly called out Andrew on Instagram for calling her 'Dennis Rodman's daughter' and getting her name wrong on-air, referring to her as Tiffany by mistake. The sports star, who won an apology from the BBC after the incident, insisted that she doesn't even like her father being mentioned at her games, let alone her partner's. Trinity, who plays for Washington Spirit and the U.S. national women's team, has openly spoken about her strained relationship with the NBA Hall of Famer, who became known for living an outlandish, womanising lifestyle. Hitting out Andrew for his coverage, Trinity doubled down on her feud with her famous father and wrote on her page on Tuesday: 'For those who don't know, my name is TRINITY not Tiffany. 'Also, for Ben's matches he has his family there as a support system, which includes his dad. My dad is not even in MY life, no need to bring him up during HIS matches when I don't even want him talked about during mine. It's him and his loved ones' moment. Thank you.' 'HE'S NOT A DAD' Dennis divorced from Trinity's mother Michelle Moyer in 2012 and went long periods without speaking to his daughter and 'wasn't really a father', Trinity confessed in a heartbreaking interview with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper last year. Rather, the five-time NBA champion's interest in being a parent was practically non-existent when the cameras weren't around. Trinity, who was primarily raised with her brother DJ Rodman by their mother Michelle Moyer in southern California, told the podcast host: 'He's not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else. 'We tried to live with him,' she added, likely referring to herself and brother DJ. 'But he's having parties 24/7, bringing random b****es in. He loves the spotlight' Much of the incredibly candid interview centred on Dennis, 64, and his frequent absences from Trinity's life. Dennis was known just as much for partying as he was for defense and rebounding over two decades in professional basketball. But when he finally stepped away from the game after a stint with a British team in 2006, Dennis didn't slow down and has since sought treatment for alcohol abuse. Speaking with Alex, Trinity didn't hesitate to call her father an 'alcoholic.' But for all the drama surrounding Dennis' personal life, Trinity said she still felt a need to protect his public image, as tarnished as it was. She said: 'We never want to make him look bad. And that is at the cost of kind of holding in a lot. I guess it's just like the anger that I haven't really been able to let out is, like, difficult for me.' Dennis was noticeably absent from Trinity's games, albeit for one NWSL quarterfinal in 2021. The problem was, Dennis tell anyone he'd be attending. She explained: 'He showed up to my game, I was like so mad. My mom had no idea until he was like, there. And I think she got a call or something. But they were in a suite, field side. And again, going in my rookie year, going into a quarterfinal, I'm already s***ing my pants as it is. I'm stressed, like, ''Oh my gosh, we have to win.'' 'We go, I'm playing… and I hear it,' said Trinity, who hadn't seen her father for months prior to this. 'And his voice to me is like (makes high-pitched ringing noise) so I hear him go: ''Let's go Rodman, let's go Trinity.'' 'And I'm like, ''oh my f***ing gosh.'' Like, there's no way this is happening right now.' Trinity soon found herself crying on the field as teammates huddled for a water break. Her absentee father was suddenly consuming her thoughts during the biggest game of her young career. Teammate and close friend Ashley Sanchez quickly noticed the problem. 'And she knew immediately,' Trinty continued. 'She was like, ''Oh f***.' She gave me a hug, she was like, ''It's OK. Let's just finish this half, we'll talk in the locker room at halftime. Just finish this half. Don't think about it.'' 'I was like, ''Sure, let me just forget,''' Trinity laughed. 'Easy advice.' Washington ended up winning the game, but headlines afterwards centered around an emotional moment she shared with Dennis following the final whistle. The image of Dennis hugging Trinity went viral, as did her post-match comments about her hopes for their relationship. But the reality of the situation was far different. 'The whistle blew and I was so mad. I was like: ''You took this happy moment from me. You f***ed with my head again,''' she told Cooper. 'And he did it so many times. I think he knows what he does.' But when she went to confront Dennis, her 6-foot-8 father pulled her towards him and offered a fatherly hug. 'I walk over there, he grabs my head and I just start balling into his arms as if it's like a daddy-daughter, like...' Trinity said, trailing off. Dennis did offer to connect with her in Washington. These days, Trinity doesn't even have her father's number, in part, because it's always changing, but also because she doesn't feel pressured to keep track of it 'He was like, ''I want to see you soon, I'm in DC,'' she said. 'I was like, 'OK.' And after that, radio silence. I didn't seem him again until like, this year. I didn't talk to him or see him until, I think, right after the World Cup.' Again, Trinity felt foolish for hoping to have a relationship with Dennis. 'Stupid me for thinking that was going to be some new spark,' she said. 'That was me every single time. He would come around, I would be like: ''OK, here it is again. We're going to start something. He's going to be around.' Boom, months and months and months. This time it was years. And I was just like, OK, cool.' These days, Trinity doesn't even have her father's number, in part, because it's always changing, but also because she doesn't feel pressured to keep track of it. Dennis has tried to reach out, but Trinity isn't exactly waiting on him. 'He had called me, even these past couple of weeks, he has been trying to call me,' she said. 'And it was a Texas number. Didn't know he lived in Texas. So that's news to me.' Trinity said that she does not even have his number saved on her phone. She said: 'I answer the phone now for my conscience, to be like, he needed to hear my voice before anything else happens. 'That's why I answer the phone, not for me. He's not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else.' TOO LATE TO SAY SORRY Following the interview, Trinity refused to accept a public apology from Dennis after he vowed to repair their broken relationship - branding his online olive branch a 'joke'. After the damning interview, Dennis sent an apology to Trinity on Instagram, insisting he will keep trying to fix things with her no matter how long it takes. Dennis apologised to Trinity and vowed to keep trying to repair their fractured relationship 'Sorry I wasn't the Dad you wanted me to be but either way I still tried and I still Try and Never will Stop,' he wrote along with a selection of photos of them together. 'I will keep Trying even when you're being told as an adult not to respond to my phone calls. I will try even when it's difficult and if it takes a long time. 'I'm always here And tell you all the time rather it's your voice or voicemail how proud I am. I always had one wish and it was I wish my kids would call me and come see me. Hopefully one day I can get that. I'm here and I'm still trying pick up the phone you have my number, You see me calling, I'm still here Dennis RODMAN- Dad'. At the end of his apology, Dennis added about her claim that he was absent for most of her soccer games: 'I watch you play All the time (actually flew in to watch you play and was told not to show up bc who I was with instead and me just wanting to support you. 'So I watched you from my hotel balcony just to make everybody happy. I love All My Kids #untold #storys'. However, his attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter didn't go down well, with Trinity instead claiming she is 'done' with him in a furious response. 'A joke. The response alone. And the attention. Wiping my hands with it I'm done. Thank you [thumbs up emoji]'. BBC BACKLASH Trinity won an apology after BBC commentator Andrew Castle repeatedly got her name wrong on-air and mentioned her estranged father. Trinity hit out online after the tennis pundit wrongly referred to her as 'Tiffany'. Now the BBC has said sorry on behalf of Castle, who twice competed at Wimbledon during his playing days in the 1980s, for 'mispronouncing' her name during this fortnight's coverage from the All-England Club in south-west London. Trinity and Dennis' family connection came up various times during the BBC's broadcasts as she cheered on her boyfriend Shelton at Wimbledon. Andrew was heard saying during coverage of Shelton's previous play, when cameras focused on Trinity: 'Her father is Dennis Rodman, who's one of the greatest sportsmen of all time in my opinion. 'The greatest rebounder in NBA history and the biggest wind-up merchant of all time.' Internet critics accused him of committing a 'micro-aggression' and showing a 'lack of care' for Trinity. She used her Instagram account to criticise former GMTV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Castle, 61, over his Wimbledon coverage. Wimbledon commentator and former British No 1 Castle has been criticised for his comments She posted on Instagram following mentions on-air by BBC pundit Andrew Castle She has posted on Instagram in response: 'For those who don't know, my name is TRINITY not Tiffany. 'Also, for Ben's matches he has his family there as a support system, which includes his dad. 'My dad is not even in MY life, no need to bring him up during HIS matches when I don't even want him talked about during mine. It's him and his loved ones' moment. Thank you.' Her message has received online support from fans - and now the BBC has responded to the backlash. A BBC spokesman has now said on Castle's behalf: 'Andrew apologises for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman's name during the Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego match.' Trinity and Ben have been hailed as a new sporting 'power couple' during his run to the quarter-finals of the men's singles, before he lost out on a place in the semi-final to world No.1 Janik Sinner on Wednesday Trinity was not been the only one capturing attention while cheering on Shelton - his sister Emma has also appeared among his biggest fans. And he made a move to return the favour by issuing a televised plea to banking giant Morgan Stanley in the hopes of extending her holiday break from working for the firm. Trinity(left) has been seen alongside brother Ben's sister Emma Shelton (right) Emma, 24, who works at Morgan Stanley, has become a viral sensation at Wimbledon, after supporting her younger brother courtside throughout the tournament During a post-match interview following his win against Marton Fucsovics last Saturday, Ben revealed how Emma, who he described as his 'lucky charm' was scheduled to fly back to the US for work. Ben explained: 'My sister's here. She's been here for every match I've played in this tournament so far. 'She's been the lucky charm. But she has work back in the US starting on Monday. She works for Morgan Stanley.' Loud booing erupted in the crowd as the camera captured Emma, who was seen laughing with her hands over her mouth. 'Ay ay ay! Come on now,' Ben continued, before he jokingly tried to get her out of her work commitment. 'If any of y'all have some connects and can get her a couple extra days off, we're gonna keep this rolling, and that would be great,' said the tennis star. Ben has since posted a video to his Instagram Stories that showed Emma jumping up and down as he asked her: 'You got the week off or what? Shoutout Morgan Stanley.' On Monday, Emma was spotted back in the stands, cheering Ben on during his fourth-round match against Sonego.
The Guardian
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
BBC commentator Andrew Castle sorry for getting US footballer's name wrong
The BBC commentator Andrew Castle has apologised after repeatedly getting the name of a top American footballer wrong. Trinity Rodman, who is the girlfriend of the American tennis player Ben Shelton, criticised the BBC's Wimbledon coverage in which Castle called her 'Tiffany' several times. The 23-year-old Olympic gold medallist who plays for the US women's national team posted on Instagram saying: 'For those who don't know … my name is Trinity not Tiffany.' The BBC said Castle apologised for 'mispronouncing' Rodman's name during Shelton's fourth-round clash against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Monday. Rodman, who is the estranged daughter of the former basketball star Dennis Rodman, also took issue with Castle referring to her father in the coverage. When the camera was panned to the US forward who was sitting in Shelton's box, Castle said: 'Her father is Dennis Rodman, who's one of the greatest sportsmen of all time in my opinion. The greatest rebounder in NBA history and the biggest wind-up merchant of all time.' In response, Rodman said on Instagram: 'Also, for Ben's matches, he has his family there as his support system, which includes his dad. My dad's not even in MY life, no need to bring him up during HIS matches when I don't even want him talked about during mine. It's him and his loved ones' moment. Thank you.' Rodman first announced her relationship with Shelton in March. Shelton, 22, is set to take on the No 1 seed Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Castle, a former tennis player, risked sparking a sexism row in 2016 after making comments about the appearance of the girlfriend of the British player Marcus Willis. He also faced criticism in 2022 after saying he was looking forward to welcoming back the six-time grand slam champion Boris Becker, who was in jail for hiding £2.5m of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts. A BBC spokesperson said: 'Andrew apologises for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman's name during the Ben Shelton v Lorenzo Sonego match.'
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC pundit issues apology to Ben Shelton's girlfriend Trinity Rodman for embarrassing blunder at Wimbledon
A BBC commentator has been forced to apologise for repeatedly getting the name of Wimbledon ace Ben Shelton's girlfriend wrong. US soccer star Trinity Rodman - daughter of NBA legend Dennis - lashed out at Andrew Castle for calling her "Tiffany" during her boyfriend's fourth round clash on Monday. 4 4 4 In a fiery Instagram post, the Washington Spirit forward, 23, said: 'For those who don't know… my name is TRINITY not Tiffany.' Trinity also took aim at the broadcaster for mentioning her estranged dad. She wrote: 'My dad's not even in MY life. No need to bring him up during HIS [Ben's] matches when I don't even want him talked about during mine. It's him and his loved ones' moment.' Early on in the blockbuster clash - which saw Shelton progress through to the quarter finals to face Jannik Sinner - Castle had described five-time NBA winner Dennis as 'one of the greatest sportsmen of all time'. He said: "That's interesting. Trinity Rodman is a part of the women's US football set-up. She's in the national team, scored a goal in the World Cup final. "Her father is Dennis Rodman, who is one of the greatest sportsmen of all time in my opinion. "The greatest rebounder in NBA history and the biggest wind-up merchant of all time. Nobody wound people up more than Rodman. "When he was with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA... they used to ruin Michael Jordan 's life. That was her dad." He added: "There is nobody she doesn't know in the hierarchy of US sport. She's a big star herself." As 10th seed Shelton, 22, grabbed an early tiebreak in the third set with an impressive dropshot against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, the camera panned to his jubilant girlfriend celebrating with his family. BBC pundit left red-faced as Wimbledon star Ben Shelton corrects her embarrassing blunder live on TV The moment prompted Castle to mention Trinity's dad again - and get her name wrong. He said: "Tiffany Rodman there - world cup winning US soccer player. "Daughter of Dennis Rodman - one of the finest basketball players and the greatest rebounder of all time in the NBA." He was forced to apologise for the blunder on Tuesday night. A spokesman for BBC Sport said: 'Andrew apologises for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman's name during the Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego match.' Shelton's sister was jokingly booed by the Wimbledon crowd in his post-match interview after he revealed that she works in a bank and needs more time off to support him. 4
The Guardian
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
BBC commentator Andrew Castle sorry for getting US footballer's name wrong
The BBC commentator Andrew Castle has apologised after repeatedly getting the name of a top American footballer wrong. Trinity Rodman, who is the girlfriend of the American tennis player Ben Shelton, criticised the BBC's Wimbledon coverage in which Castle called her 'Tiffany' several times. The 23-year-old Olympic gold medallist who plays for the US women's national team posted on Instagram saying: 'For those who don't know … my name is Trinity not Tiffany.' The BBC said Castle apologised for 'mispronouncing' Rodman's name during Shelton's fourth-round clash against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Monday. Rodman, who is the estranged daughter of the former basketball star Dennis Rodman, also took issue with Castle referring to her father in the coverage. When the camera was panned to the US forward who was sitting in Shelton's box, Castle said: 'Her father is Dennis Rodman, who's one of the greatest sportsmen of all time in my opinion. The greatest rebounder in NBA history and the biggest wind-up merchant of all time.' In response, Rodman said on Instagram: 'Also, for Ben's matches, he has his family there as his support system, which includes his dad. My dad's not even in MY life, no need to bring him up during HIS matches when I don't even want him talked about during mine. It's him and his loved ones' moment. Thank you.' Rodman first announced her relationship with Shelton in March. Shelton, 22, is set to take on the No 1 seed Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Castle, a former tennis player, risked sparking a sexism row in 2016 after making comments about the appearance of the girlfriend of the British player Marcus Willis. He also faced criticism in 2022 after saying he was looking forward to welcoming back the six-time grand slam champion Boris Becker, who was in jail for hiding £2.5m of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts. A BBC spokesperson said: 'Andrew apologises for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman's name during the Ben Shelton v Lorenzo Sonego match.'
