Talk:Derrick Coleman

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I think this article should focus more in his basketball career than in his legal issues.

Derrick Coleman Enterprises[edit]

Recommendation to include something on Derrick Coleman's life as a business man. From the Detroit Free Press article http://www.freep.com/article/20091014/HSS/91014052/Derrick-Coleman-takes-over-DPS-athletics

"He is the founder of Derrick Coleman Enterprises, a privately held corporation that operates a portfolio of companies, including Hungry Howie’s and Tim Hortons franchises."

Derrick Coleman Foundation[edit]

Recommendation to include something about Derrick Coleman's "philanthropic side". From the same Detroit Free Press article listed above:

"Coleman also founded the Derrick Coleman Foundation, a Michigan 501(c) (3) nonprofit whose mission is to advance the development of Detroit’s youth and empower families through educational, health and recreational programs/events."

Commissioner of Athletics for Detroit Public Schools[edit]

This also should be included: Press Release from Detroit Public Schools http://www.detroitk12.org/news/article/1814/

picture[edit]

128.252.188.235 00:46, 30 October 2006 (UTC)i agree that this page should have less to do with his legal issues. it makes no sense that there is no main picture for the article, yet his mugshot is shown under legal issues[reply]

24.62.236.117 (talk) 20:53, 15 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I also agree this unfairly paints a less than flattering image of Derrick who got a bad rap from the media. DC was arguable the greatest NCAA power forward of the ESPN era, a solid NBA player, a leader and an Olympian. I'd like to see more about these accolades than read about a DUI. Also no mention of the heart ailment he valiantly played through and the medications in which he received for which was the major cause of his weight issues.

I'd suggest reading this article and revisiting the tone of this page. Thank you.

http://espn.go.com/magazine/vol5no08coleman.html

24.62.236.117 (talk) 20:53, 15 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

—Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.62.236.117 (talk) 20:47, 15 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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