This passed Sunday, the Detroit Pistons organization announced they will retire the #10 in honour of their former small forward Dennis Rodman. The ceremony will take place on April 1 during halftime against his other former team and division rival Chicago Bulls. He helped the "Bad Boys" earn their first two NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. His name and number will hang beside his teammates of those championship years, a much appreciated honour for a well-deserving player. Current Detroit Pistons player Greg Monroe currently wears no. 10 and will be allowed to do so, however, I feel he should give the number up.
Originally drafted 27th overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, Dennis Rodman played 7 seasons [549 games played] for the blue and red. He was also 2x Defensive Player of Year ['90, '91], 2x NBA All-Star ['90, '92], and 2x Rebounding Champion [18.7 RPG in 1992, 18.3 RPG in 1993].
Dennis Rodman interviewed at the Detroit Pistons Championship Parade in 1989.
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