Rodman ordered to pay back support

ORANGE, CALIF. — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been found in contempt of court and ordered to pay $500,000 in back child support to his ex-wife, her attorney said Thursday.

The flamboyant basketball player known for his off-court antics was sentenced to informalprobation, his ex-wife’s attorney, Mary Ann Noiroux, told City News Service. Orange County Superior Court Commissioner Barry Michaelson warned Rodman could face jail time if he doesn’t pay the child support, she said.

Another attorney for Rodman’s ex-wife argued in court that Rodman owed Michelle Rodman about $850,000, but the former NBA standout’s attorney challenged that figure, Noiroux said.

The two sides met outside court and agreed to $500,000, which Michaelson approved, Noiroux said.