Five-time NBA Champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, who played for the Pistons, Spurs, Bulls, Lakers, and Mavericks over the course of 14 seasons, was the NBA’s original 5-position defender.
While known mostly for his rebounding instincts, he was arguably the most versatile defender the game has ever seen. Here’s a look at his defensive greatness against legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Larry Bird, and more, per ESPN:
