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Derrick Coleman

デリック・コールマン　/　でりっく・こーるまん

American basketball player

June 21, 1967 (age 58)　・　Mobile, Alabama, United States

Alabama
basketball player

My Take

Derrick Coleman is one of those players I think about when I consider talent versus legacy. Going first overall in the 1990 NBA draft and winning Rookie of the Year, he had everything, size at 208 cm, a smooth left-handed scoring touch, and rebounding to match, averaging around 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. The Syracuse star was supposed to be a franchise cornerstone for the Nets. To me he's a reminder that physical gifts alone don't guarantee a Hall of Fame arc; you also need the drive and circumstances to match. Still, watching his game in his prime, the ability was undeniable.

Overview

Derrick Demetrius Coleman (born June 21, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. Coleman attended Syracuse University and was selected first overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. Throughout his career, the left-handed Coleman was an effective low post scorer, averaging 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Derrick Coleman
Name (Japanese): デリック・コールマン
Reading: でりっく・こーるまん
Born: June 21, 1967 (age 58)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Gemini / Goat
Origin: Mobile, Alabama, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 208 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Northern High School
University: Syracuse University

Awards & achievements

NBA Rookie of the Year Award

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3

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