Newz Forum: BASKETBALL: Rodman says he's independent, yet coachable

MONTERREY, Mexico -- Former NBA star Dennis Rodman thinks his bad-boy image is hurting his chance of a comeback.

"They think I'm uncoachable and I don't know why," Rodman said Friday. "I'm just a free and independent person."

Rodman, 43, hasn't played pro basketball since 2000 when he was waived by the NBA's Dallas Mavericks after a 29-day stint with the team. He was let go a day after he criticized owner-in-waiting Mark Cuban.

Rodman is in Monterrey to play two games with the city's Fuerza Regia team.

"I'm ready to come back," Rodman said. "I'm in good shape and I know I can do well."

Rodman was in Colorado last month to practice with the Denver Nuggets. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe would not comment on Rodman's situation.

interetsting to see if he would come back.

I don't think any team want sto put up with his BS anymore.