Rodman said he regretted–but only “to some extent”– letting his teammates down, adding, “I can’t say they all understand, but they’re dealing with it.” For their part, the Bulls refused to play apologist for Rodman’s thuggery. “We as a team cannot afford his outbursts,” said Jordan, “and he can’t afford them either.” For starters, Rodman is out more than $200,000 in fines and lost salary. “I’m going to need a fund-raiser when this is over,” he said. But if Chicago now falters in its championship run, Rodman could need more than a benefit. He might be looking for another job, with his fourth team in four years.
