Biography
Dennis Rodman net worth is estimated at just $500 thousand, a striking contrast to the $27 million he earned during his NBA career. One of the greatest defensive players and rebounders in basketball history, Rodman won five NBA championships — two with the Detroit Pistons and three with the Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan. Despite his massive earnings, lavish spending, multiple divorces, child support obligations, and poor financial management left him with little wealth. In his later years he has remained in the public eye through appearances, TV shows, and his unusual diplomatic relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | $300K | +$0.3M | Drafted by Detroit Pistons in the second round of the NBA Draft |
| 1990 | $5M | +$4.7M | Back-to-back NBA championships with Detroit Pistons (1989, 1990) |
| 1996 | $18M | +$13M | Wins NBA championship with Chicago Bulls; peak career earnings and fame |
| 1998 | $25M | +$7M | Third Bulls championship; book Bad As I Wanna Be becomes bestseller |
| 2004 | $10M | -$15M | Multiple divorces and child support obligations severely drain finances |
| 2012 | $2M | -$8M | Reality TV appearances; reported to owe $860K in child support |
| 2014 | $1M | -$1M | Controversial diplomatic trips to North Korea raise public profile |
| 2025 | $500K | -$0.5M | Personal appearances, autograph signings; ongoing financial struggles |
1986 $300K +$0.3M
Drafted by Detroit Pistons in the second round of the NBA Draft
1990 $5M +$4.7M
Back-to-back NBA championships with Detroit Pistons (1989, 1990)
1996 $18M +$13M
Wins NBA championship with Chicago Bulls; peak career earnings and fame
1998 $25M +$7M
Third Bulls championship; book Bad As I Wanna Be becomes bestseller
2004 $10M -$15M
Multiple divorces and child support obligations severely drain finances
2012 $2M -$8M
Reality TV appearances; reported to owe $860K in child support
2014 $1M -$1M
Controversial diplomatic trips to North Korea raise public profile
2025 $500K -$0.5M
Personal appearances, autograph signings; ongoing financial struggles
💰 How Much Does Dennis Rodman Earn?
$822
Per Day
$34
Per Hour
$1
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $0.3M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $0.5 Million in Perspective
- 1 average American homes ($420K each)
- 9 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 11 Tesla Model 3s
- 87,873 Big Macs