SLAM Magazine Review - March 1997

Jul 03, 2025

I love SLAM so much. This issue, especially. As is typical, click the link to get the full post. Enjoy!

Here it is, y’all. The divisive, pro/con Dennis Rodman article that was the ire of fans in the last newsletter. Scoop Jackson takes the pro-Rodman argument: Dude does his job, brings energy, is consistent. Tony Gervino takes the anti-Rodman take: He’s selfish, there are plenty of players in NBA history that brought down as many rebounds per game as Roman, and still scored, lack of sportsmanship, inferiority complex.
I’ve heard both sides of this argument in the ‘90s. Kids I went to school with loved Rodman (for the most part), parents did not.

Dave Bing! Don’t confuse the title of this article with the ‘90s television show of the same name.

SLAM is such a great magazine. I’m trying to track down a copy of the 1996 draft issue that doesn’t cost more than it should lol.

Another issue, another missing poster. Le sigh.

The Question, in all its glory

Ahh... a world before cell phones, when you had to use the landline at the hotel reception desk to get important messages.

I KNOW I’ve posted this ad in an Inside Stuff review, but I can’t help but think about how comfortable those shooting shirts look.

Love these shirts that use the same vernacular as everyone I used to chat with on AOL Instant Messenger. Also, I don’t think “outerlimits” is one word.