6. Rodman Approaches the Groin
Year of Penalty: 1997
Total Estimated Fine: $25,000*
Of all the NBA players in history, Dennis Rodman has received more media attention off the court. But in light of this, we look to Rodman to gather himself after inadvertently falling out of bounds and trying to kick a cameraman in the crotch for attempting to record the incident.
Even though the NBA fined Rodman $25,000, it was a small amount compared to the total amount “The Worm” had to pay for the incident. In addition to Dennis’s 11-game unpaid suspension, Rodman and the cameraperson reached an out-of-court settlement of $200,000. A little over $1.1 million was lost by the Bulls star after he lost his temper and tried to punt someone for obstructing his path.