Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen wrestled Dennis Rodman to the ground in order to avoid a fight with Shaquille O'Neal.

The Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA in the 1990s. During that decade, the Bulls won six NBA Championships and appeared in six NBA Finals.

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One of them was none other than Dennis Rodman, a defence specialist.

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Rodman joined the Bulls in the later portion of his career after playing against MJ multiple times while with the Detroit Pistons.

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His contribution to the Bulls dynasty was to play excellent defence, which he did throughout his time with the team.

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Aside from being a brilliant defender, the Worm was also known for being a jerk.

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Rodman never backed down from a fight, no matter how big his opponent was.

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This was demonstrated when he almost got into a brawl with none other than Shaquille O'Neal.

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The event occurred during the first game of the 1996-97 NBA season between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls.

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