Did Peter Vecsey Make Up A Story?

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So Derrick Coleman needs a heart transplant? That's news to him.... "If I needed one I would be calling a press conference begging for one," he said. "This ain't that serious." [link]
Did Peter Vecsey Make Up A Story?

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Reading is Great! Friday’s NBA Links
Published 5/2/2008 by Andrew Thell at Empty the Bench
... HOOPSWORLD - Alfred Horford felt like he deserved the ROY award. We agree. Upside and Motor - The Sixers are one piece away from contending. Cue Elton Brand. Bobcat Bonfire - The LB era in Charlotte isn’t going to be all love-fest press conferences. NY Post - The reliable Peter Vescey says Derrick Coleman is in dire need of a new ticker. The World of Isaac - Derrick Coleman responds: “Do I sound like I need a heart ...

Peter Vecsey Sucks
Published 5/2/2008 by redsarmy at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
... Peter Vecsey is the Isiah Thomas of sports journalism. Today… he ran a story about Derrick Coleman needing a heart transplant.  It sent the internet abuzz.  People were starting to almost write eulogies for the guy.  But here’s the thing. The story isn’t true. Which makes story 1,398 that Vescey as gotten wrong.  Yet… he continues to get paid a ton more than I do.  The good thing in all of this, however, is that I get to make the obvious jokes about Derrick Coleman and his heart: ...

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