Derrick Coleman?

[ericdickerson4life]

Caught this in a little blurb I was reading about the Lynch and Snow hiring.

"Brown also reportedly is interested in hiring former Sixer Derrick Coleman..."




http://www.lostlettermen.com/5-1-2012-l ... rge-lynch/

[PonyPlayer4]

No idea where he would fit.

[SMU 86]

Former NBA player from the east coast. Let's hire him.

[PoconoPony]

As I recall Derrick was a bit of a head case and prima donna during most of his career. Very talented, but was not a great work out player and periodically did not show up in games. When he was motivated he was one of the best with awesome physical strength and bulk size. I am not sure where he would fit in as a coach if he still has many of his old personality and dedication issues.

[ponyinNC]

will our team get sponsored by Brittish Knights???

[ponyinNC]

Rocking those BKs!!!

[Big Easy Pony]

Few have done less with more like Coleman. I don't know what kind of person he is, but as a player, he made the least of his ample talent. Is that the kind of person who should be teaching young players? Besides, are there any spots still open?

[ericdickerson4life]

From the always credible, Wikipedia: " In March 2010, Coleman declared for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, owing an estimated $2.19 million to between 50 and 99 different creditors"

Maybe he's looking for anything that will bring in some cash. Besides, is there a limit to how many coaches/back office jobs you can have? When I was working in the basketball office we would have been limited just because of space. There were more than four of us, at times, crammed into a space about the size of my office. Doubt that is a problem anymore.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrick_Coleman

[smitty329]

Growing up in Syracuse, loved Coleman and had he made one more basket in the '87 championship, Keith Smart would... I'd better stop there.

True he was a dissappointment in the NBA and surprised to see he lasted 15 seasons. Agree, based on his discipline, I don't see him recruiting and motivating young players.

[RyanSMU98]

Really hope this doesn't happen. I just don't think his attitude & baggage are the kind of thing we need around the program. We're dealing with quite a bit already, and I don't think he brings anything to bear that is not overridden by his negatives.

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

To quote one Derrick Coleman...Whooptydamndoo!

[SMU 86]

As I recall Derrick was a bit of a head case and prima donna during most of his career. Very talented, but was not a great work out player and periodically did not show up in games. When he was motivated he was one of the best with awesome physical strength and bulk size. I am not sure where he would fit in as a coach if he still has many of his old personality and dedication issues.

I think Coach Brown knows him better than we do and if he thinks Coleman should be on his staff then I trust Coach Brown.

[gostangs]

might come as a surprise to some of you - but coach brown might know derrick will appeal to a certain type of recruit - and if that helps land them then who cares if he can coach.

[EastStang]

Coleman might be able to recruit in the backyard of St. Johns, Rutgers, Seton Hall and UConn. He also played in the Big East.

[CoxBizGrad]

Coleman was a under achiever and whiner as a player. However, he certainly could have matured quite a bit over the years. I know I have... a little. Former college star, NBA baller, can relate to the kids and recruit like crazy I hope. Much prefer Eric Snow.