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Derrick Coleman?

Postby ericdickerson4life » Tue May 01, 2012 12:18 pm

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..."




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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby PonyPlayer4 » Tue May 01, 2012 1:14 pm

No idea where he would fit.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby SMU 86 » Tue May 01, 2012 1:27 pm

Former NBA player from the east coast. Let's hire him.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby PoconoPony » Tue May 01, 2012 1:46 pm

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.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby Big Easy Pony » Tue May 01, 2012 2:03 pm

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?
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby ericdickerson4life » Tue May 01, 2012 2:41 pm

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.



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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby smitty329 » Tue May 01, 2012 3:30 pm

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.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby RyanSMU98 » Tue May 01, 2012 3:41 pm

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.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex » Tue May 01, 2012 5:05 pm

To quote one Derrick Coleman...Whooptydamndoo!
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby SMU 86 » Tue May 01, 2012 6:39 pm

PoconoPony wrote: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.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby gostangs » Tue May 01, 2012 6:53 pm

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.
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Re: Derrick Coleman?

Postby EastStang » Wed May 02, 2012 2:44 pm

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

Postby CoxBizGrad » Wed May 02, 2012 3:00 pm

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.
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