Disowned by his daughter, Dennis Rodman responds frankly: “For the record, I…

By Joël Pütz | Sports journalist

Dennis Rodman was a legend on the court, but his life off the court continues to be complicated. His relationship with his daughter Trinity is strained, with the latter publicly tearing him down recently. Enough to provoke the reaction of the Hall of Famer.

For some players, it is sometimes important to separate the career from the man… but in other cases, it turns out to be far too complicated. Dennis Rodman seems to perfectly illustrate this observation, the five-time NBA champion still carrying the reputation of having been one of the most fanciful basketball players of all time.

Hall of Famer, legendary defender and rebounder as well as cult figure of the big league, The Worm nevertheless experienced a very tumultuous private life. The interior has notably multiplied its conquests over the years and continues to lead a sometimes rather wild lifestyle… which is not necessarily to please his children, in particular his daughter Trinity who has made a name for herself in the world of soccer.

Dennis Rodman's big message for his daughter

Recently, the latter proclaimed that Rodman was not really a father to her, except by blood and that his love for his offspring was only staged. A complete disavowal towards his father and the outing did not fall on deaf ears, since the former Bulls and Pistons player quickly responded to him through a long message on his social networks:

Sorry I didn't have the father you wanted me to be but no matter what I at least tried, I'm still trying and I'll keep trying. I will keep trying even though as an adult you have been told to stop answering my calls. I will continue to try even if it is difficult and it must take time. I will always be here and I will not stop telling you how proud I am of you, whether in person or on your answering machine.

I always only had one wish, and that wish was that my children would call me and come see me. I hope that one day I will be entitled to that. I'm here and I keep trying, pick up the phone you have my number, you can see me calling you, I'm still here. Dennis RODMAN – Dad

For your information, I've always watched you play. In fact, I even flew once to come see you play and was told not to attend because of who I was. And since I wanted to support you anyway, I watched you play from the balcony of my hotel so that everyone would be happy. I love all my children #storynevertold

Dennis Rodman isn't really in his daughter Trinity's life, even though he wishes it were different. Although she has publicly disavowed it, The Worm does not intend to give up. It remains to be seen whether his efforts will one day bear fruit.