Dennis Rodman To Turn 48-Hour Vegas Trip During 1998 NBA Finals Into Film

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Phil Jackson gave him permission to go, but ultimately, Jackson and Michael Jordan had to fly to Sin City to bring Rodman home.

There have been several memorable NBA personalities to enter and exit the league since its inception, but there has only been one that has left a lasting impact like Dennis Rodman. The former basketball star has had quite a career on and off the court, and his antics have always been front and center in headlines. Whether it be his personal or professional life, Rodman knows how to command attention.

During The Last Dance, there was a moment when the docuseries shone a light on the then-Chicago Bulls star taking a 48-hour trip to Las Vegas in the middle of the NBA Finals, and now it seems that two-day vacation is being turned into a feature film.

Rodman will reportedly act as executive producer as he shares his story courtesy of Lionsgate Film. "There's only one Dennis Rodman. In 1998, there was nobody on Earth who'd be more fun — or maybe more dangerous — to party with," Lionsgate's Nathan Kahane said. "And yet that's not even half of who he is. This movie takes you on an unforgettable ride with the myth, the legend, and also the man that Dennis is, behind everything you think you know. You think you know anything about 'The Worm?' Just you wait!"

At the time, this Vegas trip was reportedly approved by coach Phil Jackson, but Bulls icon Michael Jordan wasn't happy with the decision. Ultimately, Rodman missed his return window causing Jackson and Jordan to have to fly to Vegas to retrieve Rodman. This will certainly make for an interesting tale.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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