What team will Dennis Rodman be coaching in the Eastern Basketball Alliance?
Rodman can only be a help for Bulldogs It seems like one of the most absurd ideas there is. One of the biggest bad boys in NBA history, a player who gave plenty of coaches their share of grey hairs, now wants to become, of all things, a head coach. Sure, Dennis Rodman is only going to be coaching the Elmira Bulldogs for two games. Sure, it’s a publicity stunt to help draw interest in the young professional team. But the thing is, it’s a genius idea. Love him or hate him, one thing is certain — Dennis Rodman is a well-known basketball player. Sources: http://www.thedailyreview.com/articles/2009/06/03/sports/doc4a25f77ac6482624143663.
Dennis Rodman to coach in Elmira Gannett • June 3, 2009 The NBA’s original “Bad Boy” is coming to coach the Elmira Bulldogs for two games. The Bulldogs announced at a press conference Tuesday at Roundin’ Third Sports Grill in Elmira that retired NBA great Dennis Rodman, a member of five championship teams, will make his professional coaching debut with the Bulldogs of the Eastern Basketball Alliance. The games will played at First Arena on Feb. 12 and 13, with Bulldogs head coach and general manager James Schutz serving as an assistant coach for those games. “I think this will be larger than life,” Schutz said. “Because when people think of Rodman, it’s about more than basketball. Dennis is coming here to put on a show, and I can’t wait. “When I was a young player I always liked him because of the way he played the game. I even tried to get my mom to let me dye my hair like Dennis, but that didn’t happen.” As part of the Detroit Pistons title teams of 1989 and 1990, known as “The Bad B
The NBA’s original “Bad Boy” is coming to coach the Elmira Bulldogs. The Bulldogs announced at a press conference Tuesday at Roundin’ Third Sports Grill in Elmira that retired NBA great Dennis Rodman, a member of five championship teams, will make his professional coaching debut with the Bulldogs of the Eastern Basketball Alliance. The games will played at First Arena on Feb. 12 and 13, with Bulldogs head coach and general manager James Schutz serving as an assistant coach for those games. Golden Circle tickets will be sold to those fans who wish to have a seat close to the seven-time NBA rebounding champ. Some of those fans will get to have a party with “The Worm” after the games. As part of the Detroit Pistons title teams of 1989 and 1990, known as “The Bad Boys,” Rodman earned a reputation as the league’s top defender and rebounder. He also won titles with Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Sources:
