14 Facts About Derrick Coleman

Derrick Demetrius Coleman was born on June 21,1967 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Derrick Coleman enjoyed his best years as a member of the New Jersey Nets, where he averaged 19.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.

When Derrick Coleman entered the NBA, he was compared to elite power forwards such as Karl Malone and Charles Barkley, and expected to put up similar numbers, only with the added ability to shoot from three-point range.

Derrick Coleman made the 1994 NBA All-Star team, but his career was overshadowed by numerous injuries and attitude problems.

Derrick Coleman has appeared as an occasional studio analyst for NBA TV's "NBA Gametime Live" coverage.

Derrick Coleman was born in Mobile, Alabama, but grew up and attended high school in Detroit.

Derrick Coleman was selected to first team All-Big East selection in his sophomore and junior seasons, and as a senior, he was named the Big East Player of the Year.

Derrick Coleman finished as the NCAA's top modern-day rebounder and the school's career scoring leader.

Derrick Coleman was the first overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft after a successful college career.

Derrick Coleman had a solid rookie season and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1991.

The Nets made it to the playoffs for the third straight season, while Derrick Coleman averaged his second straight 20 points, 10 rebounds season and was selected to represent the Nets in the All-Star game along with teammate Kenny Anderson.

Derrick Coleman played for the US national team in the 1994 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal.

Derrick Coleman served a one-game suspension for coming off the bench during the altercation at the scorer's table.

Derrick Coleman purchased a home in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, where he resided until 2010, when he moved to Detroit.