This is a 34-minute video. Here is the cliff notes version.
The argument for Rodman:
- The Bulls as a team were outplayed statistically the entire series on offense by the Sonics. Jordan and Pippen had some of their overall worst shooting performances in their postseason careers against Seattle.
-Rodman’s rebounding, particularly on the offensive glass, allowed the Bulls offset their poor shooting in the series.
-Rodman’s ability to get certain Sonics in foul trouble played a role in the Bulls being able to create momentum and take control in key moments in games and throughout the series.
-Rodman’s defense on Shawn Kemp as the primary defender during points in the series limited Seattle’s offense just enough to help Chicago create separation.
-After the series, many of the Seattle players, including then-head coach George Karl, expressed that Rodman was the difference in the Finals more so than any other Bulls player.
The argument for Rodman:
- The Bulls as a team were outplayed statistically the entire series on offense by the Sonics. Jordan and Pippen had some of their overall worst shooting performances in their postseason careers against Seattle.
-Rodman’s rebounding, particularly on the offensive glass, allowed the Bulls offset their poor shooting in the series.
-Rodman’s ability to get certain Sonics in foul trouble played a role in the Bulls being able to create momentum and take control in key moments in games and throughout the series.
-Rodman’s defense on Shawn Kemp as the primary defender during points in the series limited Seattle’s offense just enough to help Chicago create separation.
-After the series, many of the Seattle players, including then-head coach George Karl, expressed that Rodman was the difference in the Finals more so than any other Bulls player.
