"He was the ultimate underdog finally being, if not fully accepted, certainly appreciated by the big dogs." -Sam Smith
Sam Smith reflects on the story of Dennis Rodman and how an outcast was accepted as a beloved figure in Chicago.
Being known as the Worm had nothing to do with behaving like an ugly, slimy, bothersome creature. It was because Dennis Rodman wiggled around so much when he was playing pinball machines.
This is the story, to me, that best defined and represents Rodman, whose turn comes Sunday with ESPN's continuing Last Dance tableau of the championship Bulls.