Coleman needs heart transplant | Truth&Rumors

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Derrick Coleman, 41 come June 21, is in urgent need of a heart transplant. Details are scarce, but the few collected are scary. Toward the end of Coleman's 10-year NBA career, he was diagnosed as suffering from arrhythmia. The disorder was treated with medication and it stopped his heart from skipping a beat and alleviated his shortness of breath, etc. For whatever reason, Coleman's condition severely worsened lately, hospitalizing one of the toughest hombres in league history. Only a couple of his closest friends - Charles Oakley and Ricky Mahorn - have been able to see him.

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May 2, 2008 05:55 AM ET

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wish u the best of luck and may god bless u and help u mr. coleman

futureespnanalysis

Lynwood , CA

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May 2, 2008 07:46 AM ET

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Wish you well, DC. He did a lot for the city of Detroit and its youth. I hope everything turns out positive

BigBooth

Mcdonough , GA

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May 2, 2008 07:54 AM ET

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I hope everything turns out okay DC, stay strong!

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May 2, 2008 08:07 AM ET

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good luck! Hope all's well

illiniev1

Grand Rapids , MI

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May 2, 2008 09:11 AM ET

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The Mavericks need a heart transplant as well.... can Derrick pass on any recommendations?

Sir Robin (again)

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May 2, 2008 10:04 AM ET

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get better dude good luck

N.O.

Amherst , CO

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May 2, 2008 10:08 AM ET

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Get a second opinion

PhilsPhan

Exton , PA

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May 2, 2008 10:08 AM ET

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Man, we just never know....gotta live each day....

Willie Bone

Los Angeles , CA

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May 2, 2008 10:08 AM ET

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God bless

PhilsPhan

Exton , PA

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May 2, 2008 10:28 AM ET

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May God bless you D.C.

bigicemike

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May 2, 2008 10:59 AM ET

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God bless.

Hllywd: Old…

Columbus , OH

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May 2, 2008 11:02 AM ET

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you DC!

snoop

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May 2, 2008 11:06 AM ET

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Geez DC........hope you are alright man. Thanks for taking SU to the final...damn Indiana and Keith Smart.

jackman....!

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May 2, 2008 11:34 AM ET

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I had season tickets when DC was in Syracuse... He will always be one of my all time favorite players. He had the talent to be a top 10 player of all time, but it just didn't come together. One of my fondest memories is my grandmother yelling shermy - shermy when sherman douglas would lob a nasty alley oop to DC..... Thoughts are with ya big fella....

nypapa

Bradenton , FL

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May 2, 2008 11:41 AM ET

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Always liked Derrick Coleman. Hope things turn out good for him.

Drunk Eli

Huntington Beach, CA

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May 2, 2008 11:43 AM ET

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I was never impressed with DC as a pro, thought he dogged it. I wasn't aware of his condition and that may be part of the reason he wasn't able to give his full effort when needed. Anyway, regardless of what I think of him as a player, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I'm hoping he gets what he needs.