Dennis Rodman, the colorful and controversial former NBA star, made headlines this week after his 22-year-old daughter, Trinity, opened up about their strained relationship. In an emotional interview with the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Trinity, a professional soccer player for the Washington Spirit and member of the U.S. Women's National Team, didn't hold back.
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She accused Rodman of abandoning her during her formative years, describing him as an "extremely selfish human being."
Rodman, known for his eccentric behavior on and off the court, didn't take the accusations lying down. After the interview went viral, he took to Instagram, issuing a heartfelt apology while also sharing his side of the story.
"Sorry I wasn't the Dad you wanted me to be but either way I still tried and I still try and never will stop," he wrote in a lengthy post. "I will keep trying even when you're being told as an adult not to respond to my phone calls. I will try even when it's difficult and if it takes a long time."
The emotional message seemed to reflect both Rodman's pain and his deep love for his daughter. "I'm always here and tell you all the time rather it's your voice or voicemail how proud I am. I always had one wish and it was I wish my kids would call me and come see me. Hopefully one day I can get that."
Rodman also revealed a poignant moment from his efforts to support Trinity's soccer career. Despite being told not to attend one of her games because of who he was with, Rodman still found a way to watch from a hotel balcony, "just to make everybody happy." He added, "I love all my kids."
For those unfamiliar with Rodman's family history, he and Trinity's mother, Michelle Moyer, met in 1999, marrying in 2003. After a tumultuous relationship, including a divorce filing in 2004 and a lengthy reconciliation process, the couple finally finalized their split in 2012. Despite these personal struggles, Rodman has continued to be involved with his children, even as his relationship with them has faced ups and downs.
Rodman's post paints a picture of a man who, while caught up in a whirlwind of fame, personal demons, and a complex family life, remains steadfast in his desire to reconnect with his children. As he put it in his post, "I'm here and I'm still trying."
This public airing of family issues is a reminder that even larger-than-life figures like Dennis Rodman face the same struggles and heartbreaks that anyone does in their personal lives. Hopefully, in time, these two can heal and find common ground, but for now, it's clear that Rodman is not backing down from his efforts to mend this fractured relationship.
