With the spotlight placed on Dennis Rodman in Episode 3 of ESPN's “The Last Dance” documentary, the enigmatic star opened up about his relationship with then-Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson.

As great as Rodman's reputation for being a hard-nosed rebounder and defender, the five-time champion was also notorious for his bizarre off-court antics. Fortunately for him, Jackson embraced everything about Rodman — both the good and the bad — when the Bulls signed him in the summer of 1995.

“The Worm” shared what he liked most about playing under Jackson's tutelage in his three seasons with the Bulls, via “The Last Dance.”

Apart from leading the Bulls to six NBA titles, perhaps one of Jackson's biggest accomplishments was finding a way to manage Rodman's eccentric persona.

The “Zen Master” gave Rodman his utmost trust and leeway to be his own person. As great as Rodman was on the floor, not a lot of coaches could have handled his theatrics. This bond with Jackson ultimately allowed the 6-foot-7 forward to continue doing what he does best on the court.

It's no secret that not everyone was on board on the idea of bringing Rodman into the Bulls organization, which is evident in “The Last Dance” documentary.

The two-time Defensive Player of the Year, after all, was considered a headcase and a ticking time bomb that could jeopardize the team's chemistry. But the Bulls badly needed an interior presence at the time following Horrace Grant's departure.

Rodman was one of the Bulls' primary tormentors during their heated rivalry with the Bad Boy Pistons in the late '80s. The team has some bad blood with Rodman, considering he often got unnecessarily physical with the Bulls' superstars Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

Looking back, the Bulls may have not been as successful had Phil Jackson not worked his magic on Dennis Rodman.