Detroit Chapter President: Derrick Coleman
Derrick Coleman Is the current president of the National Basketball Retired Players Association: Detroit Legends Chapter. Derrick Coleman needs no introduction. He is a 15 years NBA veteran, a Syracuse basketball legend and a well known entrepreneur, philanthropist and community ambassador in the Detroit metropolitan area and other cities. His many accomplishments are well recognized and honored by all, giving him the title “DC” the man who gets the job done! As president of the Detroit Chapter, Derick’s vision for the Chapter is to come back “stronger, better and stay active.” The Chapter needs signature and community events to generate visibility, sustainability, and resources. He explains, “the Chapter need more collaborations, partnerships to build community relationships to foster support for charitable and philanthropic activities with a connection to the game and kids. Lastly, to support its members, their initiatives and to stay involved and connected.”
Recent Detroit Chapter Events
Black Excellence Dinner
The NBRPA Detroit Chapter and the Detroit Pistons hosted the 2024 Black Excellence Dinner at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation on February 23, 2024. The event paid tribute to Sam Washington and George "The Iceman" Gervin.
Detroit Health Screenings
The NBRPA brought its acclaimed Health Screening program for former players based in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, February 24, 2024. NBA/WNBA/ABA and Harlem Globetrotter Legends in the Detroit and surrounding area took part in the NBRPA’s Health Screening program at the Pistons Performance Center and underwent wide-ranging screening procedures, that included blood work, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and cardiology consultations and more.