Derrick Coleman needs heart transplant

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Originally Posted by jsarno

This guy was a great player back in his day, and his condition robbed the latter years of his career of all star performance. But this guy was a great player when he was healthy. He's only 40 and needs a heart transplant...very sad.
DERRICK NEEDS NEW HEART - New York Post

ESPN - Coleman says he has irregular heartbeat, doesn't need transplant - NBA

Coleman says he has irregular heartbeat, doesn't need transplant

Former NBA player and Syracuse star Derrick Coleman says he doesn't need a heart transplant, despite reports to the contrary on Friday.

Coleman told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith that he is in the hospital for an irregular heartbeat but doesn't need a transplant.

Quoted in a story on the Detroit News' Web site, Coleman said, "Do I sound like I need a heart transplant? I don't know how this stuff gets started. I appreciate the love, but please tell everybody that I am fine."