The Athletic<\/a>, Rodman reflected on why the Pistons struggled so much against Chicago in that series.<\/p>\nThe context centred on how quickly the Bulls had evolved into a team Detroit could no longer control.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cWell, not really. We didn\u2019t know how to handle Chicago in 1991. Because it was so fast. Scottie got his game on. Horace [Grant] had his game on.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd Michael always had his game on. But we didn\u2019t know how to handle the scheme they were doing in 1991.\u201d<\/p>\n
The admission highlights how the balance of power had shifted, with the Bulls moving beyond the physical style that had previously defined the rivalry.<\/p>\n
Dennis Rodman had no regrets over Pistons handshake snub vs. the Bulls<\/p>\n
Rodman also addressed the controversial decision itself, making it clear that frustration played a central role in what happened.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cSo basically, we were so frustrated the first two or three games, what\u2019d we have left but to beat them up? And when that didn\u2019t work, we did the old okie doke.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe didn\u2019t want to shake your hands. Screw you.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comment underlines his perspective that the moment was a product of competition and emotion rather than something he views as a mistake.<\/p>\n
Even years later, and despite renewed attention on the incident, Rodman\u2019s stance has remained unchanged.<\/p>\n
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