2. Dennis Rodman Examines Mormonism

The fine was issued in 1997.
Estimated Total Fine: $50,000*
Nothing can ever diminish the brilliance of Dennis Rodman’s performance on the basketball court, regardless of the friends he chooses or the designer of his 1996 wedding gown. But sometimes, Rodman’s flair for the dramatic would irritate people. similar to his 1997 record-breaking fine.

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Although Rodman was known for stepping over boundaries, it was always considered inappropriate to criticize religion, and for a valid reason. The NBA was unwilling to stand by, while Rodman’s inflammatory tirade was directed towards the poor Mormon community. Though it was a record at the time, the $50,000 “The Worm” was fined for his remarks, which was only a small portion of the endorsement contract he had signed with Nike years prior.