Derrick Coleman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derrick Coleman
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 21, 1967(1967-06-21)
Age	57
Birthplace	Mobile
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Gemini

Derrick Coleman Biography

Derrick Coleman is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 21, 1967 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The #1 selection in the New Jersey Nets in the 1990 NBA Draft who went on to take home an award in the year 1991, the Rookie of the Year Award and participate at the NBA All-Star game in 1994.

While playing for the New Jersey Nets, he was coached by legendary During his time with the New Jersey Nets, he was coached by the great Chuck Daly..

Coleman was the #1 overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft after a successful college career. He had a solid rookie season and went on to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1991.

Coleman went on to improve during the 1991–1992 season, averaging close to 20 points and 10 rebounds a game. The Nets were an up-and-coming team as well, with young players like Coleman, Kenny Anderson, Chris Morris and Mookie Blaylock teaming up with solid veteran players like Sam Bowie, Chris Dudley, Terry Mills and Dražen Petrović. The addition of coach Chuck Daly, who won two NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons as head coach, was enough to get the Nets a winning record and into the playoffs during the 1992–1993 season. The 1993–1994 season was the peak for Coleman and the Nets during his time with the team. The Nets made it to the playoffs for the third straight season, while 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.

He was married Gina Coleman in 1996 and there is a son named Derrick Jr.

Derrick Coleman Net Worth

Derrick Coleman is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derrick Coleman 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a major force in his way through the Big East while playing for Syracuse and was eventually able to have his number removed by the school.

The final year of his career with the NBA was in the Detroit Pistons, during the 2004-05 season.

Derrick D. Coleman (born June 21, 1967) is an American former basketball player. Coleman was born in Mobile, Alabama, but grew up and attended high school in Detroit, and attended college at Syracuse University. He was selected first overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Derrick Coleman height 6 ft 10 in Derrick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Derrick Coleman Dating?

According to our records, Derrick Coleman married to Gina Coleman. As of December 1, 2023, Derrick Coleman’s is not dating anyone.

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As of 2007, he was working as a developer and entrepreneur in Detroit. He has also appeared as an occasional studio analyst for NBA TV’s “NBA Gametime Live” coverage.

Facts & Trivia

Derrick Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derrick Coleman celebrates birthday on June 21 of every year.

Is Derrick Coleman NFL deaf?

Coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL. The Cardinals fullback entered the league with Minnesota as rookie free agent in

2012. The fullback position is a quieter role, but Coleman’s impact reverberates everywhere he goes.

Is Derrick Coleman's family deaf?

It’s difficult to see Coleman do such a thing, even with his successes, given his background. Coleman wasn’t born deaf. The rest of his family is not deaf.

How much money did Derrick Coleman make in the NBA?

SeasonTeamSalary
1992/93| Brooklyn Nets| $2,870,000 ($6,065,710)
1991/92| Brooklyn Nets| $2,300,000 ($5,011,141)
1990/91| Brooklyn Nets| $2,100,000 ($4,790,247*)
Total| | *$91,366,800 ($165,201,104)**

Is Derrick Coleman a Hall of Famer?

Not in Hall of Fame – 31. Derrick Coleman.

Who was the 1st deaf NFL player in history?

Derrick Lamont Coleman (born October 18, 1990) is an American football fullback who is a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings in 2012. He played college football for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL.