"They think I'm uncoachable and I don't know why," Rodman said Friday. "I'm just a free and independent person."

At the age of 43, the ex-NBA defensive/rebounding wiz has not played since his 29-day stint with the Dallas Mavericks that ended with him being let go one day after slamming owner-in-waiting Mark Cuban.

"I'm ready to come back," Rodman said. "I'm in good shape and I know I can do well."