On Tuesday, ESPN premiered “Rodman: For Better or Worse,” the newest addition to its 30 for 30 documentary series.
The film not only focuses on Dennis Rodman‘s playing career, but explores his turbulent personal life and, more broadly, his influence on popular culture.
Rodman, who has become one of sports’ most iconic cultural figures, was not always the flamboyant, peculiar figure he’s known as today. As a member of the Detroit Pistons in the late 1980s and early ’90s, Rodman was largely considered a shy and quiet role player with a “do your part” approach to the game.