DERRICK COLEMAN
#44 - F
Ht/Wt 6’10’’, 230 lbs
Experience 15 years
Debut 1990-91
Born Jun 21, 1967 (57 yrs) Mobile, Alabama
Drafted Drafted by New Jersey in 1990 (1/1).
College Syracuse
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2005-01-05 Released by the Detroit Pistons.
2005-01-05 Missed 18 games (thigh contusion).
2004-12-01 Thigh contusion, injury list.
2004-11-21 Suspended by the NBA for 1 game.
2004-08-04 Acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers acquired forward Corliss Williamson and cash consideration from the Detroit Pistons for forward Derrick Coleman and center Amal McCaskill.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA Eddie Gottlieb Trophy Rookie of the Year 1990-91
NBA All-NBA Third Team All-NBA Third Team 1993-94, 1992-93
NBA All-Rookie First Team All-Rookie First Team 1990-91
NBA Played in the All-Star Game Played in the All-Star Game 1993-94
NCAA The Sporting News All-America First Team The Sporting News All-America First Team 1989-90