This isn’t information, nevertheless it was new to me. And it was hilarious.
Dennis Rodman, one of many best rebounders of all time, as soon as volunteered to babysit for Doc Rivers.
In response to Rivers, this occurred whereas each have been enjoying for the San Antonio Spurs.
Rivers performed for the Spurs from 1994-1996, his finale within the NBA.
Rodman performed for the Silver & Black from 1993-1995. San Antonio is the place he embraced his wild facet. It was additionally the 2 seasons between his stints in Detroit and Chicago, the place he received his 5 titles.
This occurred someday within the 1994-1995 season, the crossover when each have been with the Spurs, making River’s eldest son Jeremiah at roughly eight-years-old. Daughter Callie would have been round six, Austin Rivers was three or so.
Rivers needed to exit and Rodman was prepared and in a position to stick with the children.
Rivers recalled the story whereas calling a Lakers/Kings sport.
“It was a one-time factor once I was in San Antonio. I needed to exit and we used Dennis Rodman for one night time babysitting Austin,” mentioned Rivers. “I don’t know if I’m the guardian of the yr or the worst guardian.”
An odd selection, however an incredible story all these years later.
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