What would a strong defender and offensive rebounder look like today? What if they lacked shooting and scoring moves? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how today’s game would change things for Rodman, and how Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is a close modern analogue in style, and to some degree, impact.
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26 Comments
Crazy how previous teams gave him away. Regular people know he's something else.
comparing him to Rodman is insane
I used to love how happy Rodman was when he got buckets ❤️
Draymond is the more all around version of Rodman.
Not even close man Rodman by far
Is Vando on a top 5 most annoying defenders to play against?
PG: Jrue
SG: Marcus Smart
SF: Dillon Brooks
PF: Vando
C: Steven Adams
Okay, that "defensive eurostep" was a genius move.
This guy is what Pat Bev and Draymond has]ve always imagined themselves to be.
Defending in this era is tougher than defending someone in the 90s
He’s seriously such a gem. Vando is the real deal
Never paid attention to Vando until the Lakers got him. This dude needs a long term contract, ive seen enough
We better keep the same core for next year, Vanderbilt hustle and defense is what the Lakers need
Shouldn't It be Jeremy Sochan?🙃
they kinda look alike lol
Finally!! Some appreciation and justice for Vanderbilt 😊😊😊
Damn vanderbilt is better than ben simmons
No. Stats wise it’ll be a while before a 6’7 Forward is getting 13-18 rebounds a game
Defensive euro-step !! this is next level D !
The modern day Dennis Rodman? No he isn't at all, not even close! Dennis Rodman has seasons where he averaged over 15 rebounds. He could guard from point to Shaq. Vanderbilt is a good defender, but not going to make the NBA's top 100 list like Dennis Rodman has the top 75.
Rodman fits in any decade of the NBA. No matter what kind of game is played. D and Rebounding always matter. Selfless guys always matter. Teamplayer matter. It‘s as simple as this.
Good vid but no way Vando got a video before McDaniels
Great vid! So many people think defense was harder back then but its not even close to as difficult as it today with the space and speed of the game
Modern day Rodman? Dude has been in and out of the G league since he got drafted. When he's called up to play in the big leagues, he averages 8 rebs at best. Rodman averaged 20 rebs per game a few years. This ain't even an apples to oranges comparison.
He is the real next rodman not the guy in spurs
Bruh hit a defensive Euro😂😂
No.. The only other player who can be compared to Rodhman is Draymond Green.. no offense to Vanderbilt bcuz he’s a good player!!