5 NBA legends you forgot played for the San Antonio Spurs

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5. Dennis Rodman — 1993-95 seasons

Dennis Rodman is most well known for his three-year stint on the Chicago Bulls, but he was also a legend for his time with the “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons teams of the late 80s and early 90s. However, contrary to popular opinion, he didn’t jump right from one dynasty to the other. He had a stint with the Spurs in between the two stops.

Rodman was a great rebounder in his two seasons with the Spurs. He led the league in total rebounds, averaging 17.3 and 16.8 rebounds per game at the time. There was nobody like him on either side of the court, as he just grabbed the ball in mid-air no matter which team shot the ball.

Rodman ended up on the Spurs after demanding a trade from the Detroit Pistons. Rodman was reportedly in a dark place at the end of his Pistons tenure, and he personally needed a change. This is where his “erratic” behavior started. It’s when he started to die his hair different colors, and this was also when he had the highly-publicized affair with singer Madonna.

However, he was still very good on the court. He was just a headache. In fact, Rodman might be the biggest headache in the history of the league. He was outstanding, but it just wasn’t worth it for most teams. He ended up getting traded to the Bulls in the offseason, and it was the best for everyone involved.

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