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Derrick Coleman Retired

Forward · New Jersey Nets · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1990
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In short

Derrick Coleman is a retired forward best known with the New Jersey Nets. Immensely talented power forward. Career averages: 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Derrick’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Derrick Coleman is a retired retired standout. Immensely talented power forward.

He averaged 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists over his career.

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Career avg
16.5 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
9.3 rpg
career
Assists
2.5 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Derrick Coleman is a retired forward, most associated with the New Jersey Nets.

Immensely talented power forward.

He retired with career averages of 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Immensely talented power forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and New Jersey Nets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring74
Playmaking48
Rebounding67
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
RetiredNew Jersey Nets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Immensely talented power forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
16.5
per game
Career RPG
9.3
per game
Career APG
2.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyImmensely talented power forward.

Hardware

1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and New Jersey Nets name.

Derrick Coleman's career is complete: Immensely talented power forward.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the New Jersey Nets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Derrick Coleman's career averages?

Derrick Coleman averaged 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Is Derrick Coleman retired?

Yes — Derrick Coleman is a retired forward.