NBA Legend’s Son Signs With Boston Celtics G League Team
DJ Rodman began his rookie season with the Capital City Go-Go.
He averaged 2.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in six games.
However, the 23-year-old was waived.
Official: The Capital City Go-Go have selected DJ Rodman from @USC_Hoops with the 43rd pick in the @nbagleague Draft.
Help us welcome DJ to DC! pic.twitter.com/lUsmZHQJ83
— Capital City Go-Go (@CapitalCityGoGo) October 26, 2024
Rodman has now joined the Maine Celtics (G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics).
He finished his first game with two rebounds and two assists in seven minutes of playing time.
Via Bri Marie D: “DJ Rodman, Dennis Rodman’s son making his debut as a Maine Celtic rocking the Tatum 2s”
DJ Rodman, Dennis Rodman’s son making his debut as a Maine Celtic rocking the Tatum 2s 👀☘️🦞#DJRodman #Tatum #Celtics #Bleedgreen #DifferentHere #NBA #jordan #jordanbrand pic.twitter.com/x8yf5JqYaR
— Bri Marie D (@BriMarieD) January 4, 2025
The Maine Celtics also have family members of two other former NBA stars.
Via X user @fritzglc: “Hilarious that the @MaineCeltics have Dennis Rodman’s son (DJ Rodman), Scottie Pippen’s nephew (Kavion Pippen) and Ron Harper’s son (Ron Harper Jr…all late 90s @chicagobulls bloodline. 😆”
Hilarious that the @MaineCeltics have Dennis Rodman’s son (DJ Rodman), Scottie Pippen’s nephew (Kavion Pippen) and Ron Harper’s son (Ron Harper Jr…all late 90s @chicagobulls bloodline. 😆 https://t.co/BiDiVOoYdp pic.twitter.com/zxHIMiwnq0
— Fritz (@fritzglc) January 4, 2025
Rodman played his college basketball for Washington State (four seasons) and USC (one season).
His career averages were 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 41.1% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 143 games.
Senior Spotlight • DJ Rodman
The Southern California kid came back home and was a great glue guy for the squad ✌️ pic.twitter.com/70sxcePLRP
— USC Men’s Basketball (@USC_Hoops) March 6, 2024
Rodman’s father (Dennis) is one of the best players in NBA history.
He spent 14 seasons with Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.
The five-time NBA Champion had career averages of 7.3 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 52.1% from the field and 23.1% from the three-point range in 911 games.
He also appeared in 169 NBA playoff games (89 starts).
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