3 NBA legends you forgot played for the Los Angeles Lakers

1. Dennis Rodman

For three years, Dennis Rodman was the rebellious sidekick to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Prior to joining the Chicago Bulls dynasty, he won two titles with the Bad Boy era Detroit Pistons, and spent a couple, uhh, dramatic seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.

Nicknamed “the Worm,” Rodman was so memorable as a Piston and Bull that it’s easy to forget he suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999. He played just 23 games in the lockout-shortened season, averaging 11.2 rebounds and a career-low 2.1 points per game. It was the first time in over seven years that Rodman didn’t finish as the NBA’s best rebounder. He was released in the offseason and eventually signed with his hometown team, the Dallas Mavericks, where he wrapped up his NBA career.

Forever remembered by basketball fans around the world for his crazy hair, relentless rebounding skills, defensive hustle and off-court theatrics, Rodman’s short time in Los Angeles was far from his prime. Still, the Lakers can count Dennis the Menace among their 26 NBA Hall-of-Fame players.