Dennis Rodman is one of the most remarkable NBA players of all time.
He only played in two All-Star Games, but he played a vital role in Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls winning three consecutive NBA championships.
On Thursday, Rodman made a heartfelt statement job on Instagram which garnered more than 38,000 likes in two hours.
Rodman wrote: “Thank you for the memories ✨Thank you for creating me Dennis RodmanThank you for being my mother forever, my angel 😇 RIP mom! From your only son as you would say 🤞🏾#Mom#rip#love#goodlife“
Many people responded in the comments.
Matt Barnes: “🙏🏽🙏🏽”
John Salley: “God bless mom 🙏🏾”
Olden Polynices: “My deepest condolences, my brother. May she rest in peace. I love you, my brother.”
Wasim Abbas: “I am so sorry for your loss Dennis 😭😭….my prayers and condolences….RIP to mom Shirley 🙏 🙏🤲🤲💯 !!!!!”
Jeremy Popoff: “I’m so sorry for your loss, brother! Sending you my love and prayers!”
Barry Reeves: “Rest in paradise 🙏🙏”
Chris Sanders: “My sincere condolences 🙏 Mr. Dennis Rodman from your family and friends in Dallas, Texas ❤️”
Rodman was the 27th overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft.
He played 14 seasons for the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.
His career averages are 7.3 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, while shooting 52.1 percent from the field in 911 regular season games.
The Hall of Famer also appeared in 169 NBA playoff games (89 starts) and won five titles with the Bulls and Pistons.
