Video: Dennis Rodman has become the unlikely best buddy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. As puzzling as that seems to most of the world, Rodman not only see’s no problem with it, he glories in it. Stuart Greer reports.
PYONGYANG, North Korea – Dennis Rodman sang “Happy Birthday” to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday before leading a squad of former NBA stars onto the court at a Pyongyang stadium for a basketball game.
Rodman’s “basketball diplomacy” with North Korea has been heavily criticized in the United States.
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Rodman dedicated the game to his “best friend” Kim, who along with his wife and other senior officials and their wives watched from a special seating area.
The capacity crowd of about 14-thousand people clapped loudly as Rodman sang a verse from the birthday song.
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Along with Rodman, the former N-B-A players included ex-All Stars Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson and Vin Baker.
Also on the roster were Craig Hodges, Doug Christie, Charles D. Smith and four streetballers.
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