Question: In the Late 90s, Why Didn't Whoever Who Was on Rodman Leave Him to Double MJ?

[HabitualChiller]

Rodman wasn't known to be even a decent scorer, shooter or playmaker, so why wouldn't whoever was his match-up double MJ.

Legit question. I'm guessing because Scottie was an elite playmaker, so him being able to get the ball, then find Rodman open was likely, maybe?

What's the correct answer? Am I simplifying the game too much?

Later in his career, MJ could be tired out by physical defense, so I'd think that, that would be the best course of action.

 

[I AM WE ARE]

Rodman could legit shoot mid range he would set mean picks and get offensive rebounds for easy 2nd chance points

 

[CHICAGO]

MJ DIDNT STAND UP TOP
AND DRIBBLE THE AIR OUT
THE BALL.

HE WAS VERY QUICK
AND DECISIVE WITH HIS POSSESSION TIME.

IN 98 HE ONLY HAD THE BALL
FOR 3:37 SECONDS A GAME.

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[eastside313]

Couldn’t play zone back then.

 

[CHICAGO]

Couldn’t play zone back then.

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO
DO WITH DBL TEAMS?

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[Greenhornet]

 

[eastside313]

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO
DO WITH DBL TEAMS?

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Majority of the time when they double teaming players are cheating towards the open man. Back then that was illegal defense.

 

[EBK String]

Because Rodman could shoot and score he just chose not to

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

Leave at the minimum a top 3 all time rebounder wide open with Jordan, Pippen, and Kukoc on the floor brehs.