Just the fact that the reporter actually followed up with a tough question and Coleman answered him politely.

This quote needs to be preserved in the National Archives

This was the year he was on that sports illustrated cover with the word "waaaaaaaaah!" under it 😁

Sticking up for his boy 💯

@Det1911

6 ай бұрын

Bingo

That's how you engage with the media in disagreement, instead of hiding behind cliche responses or shutting down from answering questions all together. Stand your grown but remain civil.

One of the all time great quotes of all times!

@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls

11 ай бұрын

This is Detroit slang..m

@safeandeffectivelol

7 ай бұрын

It also explains why he went from one of the great prospects to a nobody.

@DJR33333

4 ай бұрын

@@safeandeffectivelolnot at all. It explains why the media buried him for his entire career and lazy fans bought the narrative though. Derrick didn’t go along with trashing Kenny the way they wanted him to. Good. That’s integrity. Had zero to do with his career - injuries and health issues held him back. Was still a great player his first 5 years, and then a solid one when healthy after that.

@safeandeffectivelol

4 ай бұрын

@@DJR33333 The media didn't cause him to be a barely above average player. His highest avg was 20.7 ppg and 11.3 rpg.

@DJR33333

4 ай бұрын

@@safeandeffectivelol He made “Dream Team 2”. He was far better than “barely above average” at his peak. Injuries wrecked him. When it happened to Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Brandon Roy, it was a sad story. Some seem to almost celebrate that it happened to Coleman. Narratives.

DC was the man. He was educating them

@marzilyas

2 жыл бұрын

He definitely educated them...about how to have an epically underperforming career

@MrOctober44

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Showing the world that he's spoiled, lazy, and a malcontent. Definitely deserves his nickname.

@elmztana1201

Жыл бұрын

Lol spoiled lazy and malcontent , because he highlighted the reporters targeting one player instead of another

@DJR33333

Жыл бұрын

@@marzilyasnah. He was just defending his teammate from these busybody media dorks

@realshanegray

2 ай бұрын

​@elmztana1201 that's not why people considered him that. What are you talking avout ? I was a huge fan of Coleman personally. An all time fave for me

coleman was right, there shouldnt be a difference for a star player missing a practice and regular player does.

@atlebakke

11 ай бұрын

Um, yes there should, when one of them just disappear without notification, while the other one has a legitimate reason to skip practice. I remember this, fringe players don't just disappear that way, their job is on the line! You honestly don't understand this!? 🤡

Tom Scharpling forever. Long live The Best Show!!!

@jeffrohlfs5853

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I’m there with ya

@andyfetter

2 жыл бұрын

I cheered for Tom when I heard someone finally found the clip.

@Nate1979

2 жыл бұрын

We get it, they whoopty damn don't.

@Gatsun

Жыл бұрын

AP Mike > Best Show

He fit in New Jersey so well! He had the Jersey attitude down pat!

Seattle SuperSonics 106 @ New Jersey Nets 112 (11-15-1994) Coleman 25 Points

Miami Heat 93 @ New Jersey Nets 103 (04-06-1995) Gilliam 33 Points

Los Angeles Clippers 97 @ New Jersey Nets 98 (11-20-1994) Coleman 20 Points

The greatest Nets power forward of all time.

@MrOctober44

Жыл бұрын

That's sad

@jgreed5

Жыл бұрын

Nah k mart is

@jamesryanlynch3887

Жыл бұрын

Well.... he 100% should've been at least!! I dont think he ever reached his full potential besides for maybe a two yr stretch. He was my favorite player growing up and I fully believed not only could he have been the Nets best PF but the best PF in the entire league. He was an amazing player.

@jamesryanlynch3887

Жыл бұрын

Coleman was a much better player than Martin. And I liked Martin, but their skill set wasn't even very close. Coleman had a far superior overall skill set

@rogdawg123

11 ай бұрын

Keith van horn would like to have a word with you 🤣😅😂

Great account man keep it up

Detroit Pistons 99 @ New Jersey Nets 117 (12-21-1994) Gilliam 27 Points

Minnesota Timberwolves 84 @ New Jersey Nets 93 (01-14-1995) Coleman 22 Points

Washington Bullets 103 @ New Jersey Nets 111 (11-17-1994) Anderson 24 Points

This was years before the famous Allen Iverson press conference. Imagine if AI added those similar quotes to his practice rant

Well DC wasn’t lying. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Dallas Mavericks 104 @ New Jersey Nets 114 (02-24-1995) Coleman 23 Points

love those nets jerseys!!

I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American and male. Derrick Coleman was linked to BOTH of my teams, in trade rumors. "Well, Hoop De Damn Do," LOL!

As my band's drummer would say, "That was boss!" DC owned that "interview"

People forget how dominant D.C was

@safeandeffectivelol

7 ай бұрын

He made one NBA all-star game his entire career 🤣🤣🤣 Dominant would be Charles Barkley or Karl Malone.

@vvilliam355

7 ай бұрын

@@safeandeffectivelol bait or you dont know ball. one of the two

@brandonethereal1084

5 ай бұрын

@@safeandeffectivelol Seek help

practice? we talking about practice man

The Team concept to being As One all have to be treat with the same regard to their impact on the collective of the team. Do Derrick is right in that light. Labels (Franchise Player, face of The Team, etc.) do come with a responsibility, but DCs own admission after he retired, he lacked the guidance of Veteran Player (Like Drose is gonna be in Memphis) who could have assist him to show the ropes of being The Man on the Team,

@safeandeffectivelol

7 ай бұрын

Who guided MJ, Hakeem, or Shaq?

GOAT Level post game interview. But let admit this man was snitching like Tekashi

😂😂😂😂

Haha well said.

We talking about practice y'all 😂AI

british knights needs to rerelease his sneakers

On AITA grading, I would give this ESH. Not the right answer from Coleman but the press was obviously trying to make a big deal out of this to sell papers and fill air time.

Sadly sums his career and attitude in a few seconds. Colossal waste of talent