Derrick Coleman

Cross-checked Coleman's official NBA profile, Nets career retrospective, Rookie of the Year and All-NBA histories, franchise playoff rebounding record, and verified archived box scores. The five span his immediate No. 1-pick impact, consecutive all-league seasons, and the fullest scoring, rebounding, and rim-protection expressions of New Jersey's early-1990s playoff return.

1. #1. The rookie Coleman set his NBA career high with 42 points on 14-of-21 shooting, adding 14 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks as New Jersey routed Denver 138–110 during his Rookie of the Year campaign. NBA history: Coleman wins 1991 Rookie of the Year · NBA official Nuggets–Nets box score
2. #2. Coleman amassed 21 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a playoff-career-high nine blocks as New Jersey beat Cleveland 96–79 in 1993 first-round Game 4, forcing a deciding fifth game. Nets history: Coleman's All-NBA prime and playoff impact · NBA official Cavaliers–Nets first-round Game 4 box score
3. #3. During his lone All-Star season, Coleman produced 36 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in New Jersey's 107–106 road loss to Minnesota, a complete display from his second straight All-NBA campaign. Nets retrospective: Coleman's 1994 All-Star and All-NBA season · NBA official Nets–Timberwolves box score
4. #4. Coleman scored 25 points with 17 rebounds and three assists as New Jersey edged New York 93–92 in 1994 first-round Game 3, delivering the Nets' only victory of the rivalry series. Nets history: Coleman leads New Jersey's 1994 playoff team · NBA official Knicks–Nets first-round Game 3 box score
5. #5. Coleman set the Nets' co-record with 21 rebounds while adding 15 points, three assists, three blocks, and two steals in a 90–81 loss at New York in 1994 first-round Game 2. NBA history: Coleman's 21 boards share the Nets playoff record · NBA official Nets–Knicks first-round Game 2 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18