Dennis Rodman can’t pay child support because he’s broke, is battling alcohol addiction

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman in the Hot Seat is accused of more than $ 800,000 worth of child support to his third wife, reports TMZ.

But the fun basketball player says he can not pay because he is broke, according to court documents.

In addition, the Chicago Bulls legend, still struggling with severe alcohol dependence, which is famous for its discussion of the third season of "Celebrity Rehab, Dr. Drew."

"This is the case, especially his wife's divorce filing, brought him to the excesses that I have never seen before. She was very hurt and very ill.

"He is often unable to obtain work because of illness. And the disease is growing worse."

Rodman, 50, known for his outspoken behavior that landed him gigs Donald Trump on "Celebrity Apprentice" and a book shop, why well worn white lace wedding dress.

In addition to the marriage of his ex-wife, Michelle Rodman, the basketball players have been married to Carmen Electra and dated Madonna.

But now, the supposedly high-athletes off of luck, and have been fighting for that attorney, Linnea Willis calls "a smear campaign" against him that ex Michelle.

The two have attempted to reconcile the past few years, the Los Angeles Times reports, but the marriage fizzled after Michelle officially petitioned the court again earlier this month.

The couple have two children, 9 and 10 years of age, who was Rodman to pay $ 50,000 to support.

In addition to the $ 860.376 Rodman allegedly belongs to the child and spousal support, the ball players owe about $ 350,000 in back taxes.

How did the NBA stars get to this point?

"This is the case, especially his wife's divorce filing, brought him to the excesses that I have never seen before," said Willis.

According to Rodman's manager Darren Prince, was a drastic change in income - but also relative.

"He does not hurt as a senior athlete, with what he does," said Prince ABCNews.com, "but he certainly does not understand what he did when he was paying the Bulls."