Because he's afraid of pain, it's a secret he never wanted to share with anyone.
His most painful experiences on the NBA court were caused by Ah Gan.
Once he was beaten violently, another time he was thrown onto the technical stand, both times he grimaced in pain.
Reflecting back, Rodman doesn't know where he found the courage back then.
Now he would never compete with Ah Gan, while most other so-called tough guys are just pretending.
Including Charles Barkley, whom Rodman sees as someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong.
Only Ah Gan is real, and once he gets going, he doesn't hold back.
In the first quarter, the Bulls and the Trail Blazers engaged in a fast-paced offensive and defensive battle amid a rather chaotic atmosphere.
The Trail Blazers had an advantage on the inside, they grabbed 4 more rebounds than the Bulls, all offensive rebounds.
