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Dennis Rodman Replaced Michael Jordan on N.Korea Trip
Chosun Ilbo ^ | 06/03/2013 | Chosun Ilbo

Posted on 06/03/2013 1:14:19 AM PDT by TexGrill

Former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman only went to North Korea in February to replace "King of Basketball" Michael Jordan who "wasn't interested," the New York Times reported last Thursday.

"The creators of 'Vice,' a new HBO newsmagazine with a penchant for daredevilish themes, said Wednesday that Mr. Rodman had improved the program but was not even their first choice," the daily wrote.

Rodman's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make up the final segment of "Vice" on June 14.

(Excerpt) Read more at english.chosun.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: dennisrodman
Does Dennis Rodman now have a Kim Jong un tattoo?
1 posted on 06/03/2013 1:14:19 AM PDT by TexGrill
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To: TexGrill

If Rodman had any idea how some Asian cultures feel about blacks he might want to re-think his new BFF Kim whats-his-name.


2 posted on 06/03/2013 1:56:32 AM PDT by jmacusa (Political correctness is cultural Marxism. I'm not a Marxist.)
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To: TexGrill

Thank you Michael Jordan.
Dennis Rodman and Kim, two peas in a pod. Both batsh@# crazy.


3 posted on 06/03/2013 2:30:02 AM PDT by Vinnie
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To: TexGrill

With the way Jordan has run the Bobcats....maybe Rodman was the better choice


4 posted on 06/03/2013 3:24:24 AM PDT by SeminoleCounty (GOP - Greenlighting Obama's Programs)
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To: TexGrill

Can you really ‘replace’ someone that wasn’t interested in the first place?


5 posted on 06/03/2013 3:57:48 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: TexasCajun
Can you really ‘replace’ someone that wasn’t interested in the first place?

Yea, Miss Universe was my first choice for a date this weekend, but I had to replace her schedule tightened up.

6 posted on 06/03/2013 5:22:04 AM PDT by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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To: TexGrill
"Michael Jordan who "wasn't interested,"

headline sux. How do you replace someone who isn't interested in the first place ?
7 posted on 06/03/2013 7:17:14 AM PDT by stylin19a (Obama -> Fredo smart)
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To: TexGrill

I think Rodman’s personal bankruptcy had something to do with his choice...?


8 posted on 06/03/2013 7:55:33 AM PDT by gaijin
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