Lakers' Coach Phil Jackson has credited Madonna for helping the former NBA rebounding king Dennis Rodman come out of his shell, according to Orange County Register.

Jackson claims that before Rodman met the singer he had a "shy" personality.

"Madonna saw what was in there and wanted him . . . to do what she does: be outrageous and kind of talked him into opening up his character," Jackson said. "And Dennis didn’t know how many ways he could open up his character."

Via Orange County Register

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