Ever since leaving the Detroit Pistons and Chuck Daly's coaching, Dennis Rodman embarked on a different basketball path.
In Detroit, he regarded the Pistons as a big family, Daly as a father, Thomas and Lambier as brothers.
He felt a familial sense of belonging at the Pistons, each night on the court he was full of energy, willing to go to battle for his coach and teammates.
His performance on the court improved as he became one of the league's best forwards and defenders, posing a significant threat to Ah Gan with his rebounding prowess.
However, in 1993, everything changed, Rodman, like Gan Guoyang, faced a turning point in life.
Chuck Daly left the Pistons, and Rodman lost his spiritual father in basketball.
General Manager Jack McCloskey retired, the true captain of the Pistons, stepped down.
Isiah Thomas and Bill Lambier were nearing the end of their careers, and after the 1992-1993 season, they privately discussed retiring in 1994.
