It seems that of any resource right now that keeps the world entertained during the blockade, Netflix has been the one to do the most. First Tiger King fell and that was simultaneously a gift from heaven and a vision from hell … in short, infinitely entertaining.
Now in production with ESPN, Netflix has released a 10-part docuseries called The Last Dance , giving a historical account of Michael Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls. The docuseries include non-broadcast images from 1997-1998, Jordan’s last season with the Bulls, according to ESPN .
The series launched on April 19, 2024 and will release two episodes every Sunday through May 17, 2024. The series was supposed to launch in June 2024, but due to the coronavirus, fans have asked for a release date! previous and it worked! ESPN said of this decision: “As society navigates this time without live sports, viewers are still looking to the world of sports to escape and enjoy a collective experience. We’ve heard calls from fans asking us to move forward on the release date for this series. “(Via NBA .)
While this series pays special attention to Jordan, it would not be complete without the story of Dennis Rodman. While there is much to talk about, we have to limit ourselves to a few questions about a very particular point that Rodman himself came up with. He’s had some important connections with none other than Donald Trump in the past, so what’s the truth behind their friendship?
Dennis Rodman was fired twice on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’
Stephen Lovekin / Getty ImagesDennis Rodman is no stranger to media attention. In fact, throughout his career, he has created much of the enthusiasm himself. According to Sports Illustrated Rodman, who dyes his hair and brags about various facial piercings, once wore a wedding dress to promote his autobiography. Rodman told him The Crossover : «Dyeing my hair, dressing in clothes… it was all natural to me. I was probably the only player in sports history who built an image for himself. It was all raw and natural, neither Nike nor Adidas, not Converse «(via Illustrated Sports .)
Later, Rodman’s rumor moved to a more political nature and perhaps the most controversial topic was about his curious friendship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, according to Yahoo . While the NBA star’s friendship with the North Korean dictator might be the strangest connection in history, Rodman also has quite a history with Donald Trump.
Rodman appeared in the eighth season of The Celebrity Apprentice in 2009, when Trump’s power was limited to reality shows. Trump fired Rodman for his alcoholism and erratic behavior, according to Yahoo .
As all of this was terribly exciting, Trump brought Rodman up in 2013 for the stars edition. Rodman became a project manager on The Celebrity Apprentice but went on to misspell Melania Trump in an advertising campaign. Guess what? Rodman was fired again.
Dennis Rodman and Donald Trump do it on Twitter
Ilya S. Savenok and Saul LoebDennis Rodman has a love / hate Twitter relationship with Donald Trump, something that is public and somewhat confusing. In 2014, Rodman suggested that he and Trump travel to North Korea together, according to CNN, and Trump had some thoughts. On May 7, 2014, Trump, who had not yet been elected president, tweeted : “Crazy Dennis Rodman says he wanted to go to North Korea with him. I never discussed, without interest, the last place on Earth I want to go ».
The same day, five minutes later, Trump tweeted again: “Dennis Rodman was drunk or drugged (delusional) when he said he wanted to go to North Korea with him. I’m glad I fired him from Apprentice! »
Things changed in 2015 when Rodman backed Trump as president. The NBA star tweeted : “@realDonaldTrump has been a great friend for many years. We don’t need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016 ».
Trump responded kindly, in contrast to his comments from the previous year. He tweeted , “Thank you @DennisRodman. It’s time for #MakeAmericaGreatAgain! I hope you are well! »
But then, in 2017, Rodman TMZ said that he and Trump had not spoken since their time in The Celebrity Apprentice . Rodman added that Trump is someone who “loves power” and loves “talking s ** t.” Not exactly best friends.
Dennis Rodman cries on television talking about Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un
CNNIn June 2018, Dennis Rodman’s combined stories with Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un came to a head when Trump met with the North Korean leader. CNN’s Chris Cuomo interviewed Rodman to ask him about the meeting between the two leaders, as Rodman was the only person in the world who seemed to have a connection with both sides.
According to CNN , Rodman was wearing a MAGA hat in the interview, he said of the meeting: “I think the fact that Trump would understand that the people of North Korea have a heart, they have a soul, they have charisma and they love each other.”
Rodman became vividly emotional and began wiping tears from behind his sunglasses when he recounted his return from North Korea in 2014. He said, “When I got home, I received so many death threats. He was sitting protecting everything. But I kept my head up, brother. I knew things were going to change. I was the only one «.
When asked if the White House contacted the NBA star, Rodman said that Trump’s secretary called him and said: “Donald Trump is very proud of you, he says thank you.” CNN .)
Rodman ended on a note of optimism: ‘Let’s hope for the best. We don’t need a miracle, we just need the doors to be open so we can start again and make this place a better world, baby, that’s all. «
