Speaking with TMZ Sports, former NBA star John Salley praised his former teammate Dennis Rodman for laying the groundwork on the potential North Korea summit by showing Kim Jong-Un’s “human side.”

“I just felt he interrupted propaganda,” Salley stated. “I just think [Rodman] showed that [Kim Jong-Un] was diplomatic, the guy was sensible.”

TMZ asked Salley if President Donald Trump needs to bring Rodman in to ease the tension and get the summit officially back on.

“No. I think Dennis laid the work, and I think President Trump can continue from there. … [Rodman] did his part,” he added.

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