Dennis Rodman is unquestionably one of the greatest basketball players of all time and a true on-court inspiration to players worldwide.  Extremely undersized at just 6'6", he was the greatest rebounder for his height, the NBA has ever seen.  A 5 time NBA champion and multiple rebound king , Rodman was also one of the best all-around defenders to ever step on the floor, able to guard all 5 positions better than anyone else on the court. his Hall Of Fame credentials are top shelf.  

Rodman is also well known for his off-court flamboyance and has lived, even by his own admission, a life in the 'fast lane'.  Highly emotional and always expressive, Rodman has long been considered a public relations 'risk' by all the teams he's played for and the NBA in general - so much so, many thought his election into the Hall Of Fame may be in jeopardy.  

However, when it was all said and done, what he did on the court was all that mattered, which cleared the way for one of the most emotional and revealing Hall Of Fame speeches of all time...