Derrick Coleman
Chronology
| 1967 | Born June 21 in Mobile, Alabama |
| 1986 | Begins playing for Syracuse University |
| 1990 | Graduates from Syracuse University |
| 1990 | Number one draft pick in NBA, signs to New Jersey Nets |
| 1991 | Named Rookie of the Year |
| 1994 | Plays in NBA All-Star game |
| 1994 | Accused of rape (never charged) |
| 1994 | Plays on Dream Team II, wins gold medal |
| 1995 | Traded to Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1998 | Traded to Charlotte Hornets |
| 1999 | Involved in traffic accident, charged with DWI (later acquitted) |
| 2000 | Turns himself in on a warrant for driving with suspended license |
| 2001 | Traded back to Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2002 | Arrested for speeding, DUI in Detroit; pleads no contest |
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