Former NBA Star Defends Rodman; Says We Abuse Human Rights Like North Korea

Former NBA Star Defends Rodman, Claims USA’s Human Rights Abuses Similar to North Korea’s (Mediaite)

Former NBA star Greg Anthony appeared on CNN on Tuesday to discuss an explosive interview between Dennis Rodman and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo on the subject of the eccentric basketball player’s frequent trips to North Korea. In an effort to defend Rodman’s decision to travel to the secretive state accused of running hundreds to massive prison camps, Anthony insisted that people should not be scolded for visiting America even though the government continues to operate the Guantanamo Bay facility.

Anthony opened the interview by saying that he would not have traveled to North Korea, but he said that he understands the need to participate in cultural exchanges. “I don’t think these guys are ambassadors or diplomats and should be ridiculed for something that’s happened in the past,” Anthony insisted.