All-Star Athletes Who Are All-Star Dads

Dennis Rodman

"I want to see my kids grow up. I just needed to stop partying, take a step back, and get my life back in order... Now I am getting up in age, so I felt it was time to step back and re-evaluate my life. Like seeing my son, DJ, who is a high-school basketball star, play for the NBA." His kids know that he's a flawed human being, and his daughter, Alexis, has called him a "beautiful person" for trying to overcome his demons. It's not an easy job!

Making A Difference

Nowadays, Dennis Rodman is mostly known for his outrageous sense of style and weird relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Before all of that, he was known as "the Worm" on the basketball court for his fierce defense. He hasn't always been the perfect dad, but he's made up for his behavior in recent years.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.