E. C. Coleman Jr. (born September 25, 1950) is a retired American

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player. Born in Flora, Mississippi, Coleman played collegiately for Houston Baptist, and was selected by the

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in the 3rd round (51st pick overall) of the

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. In the NBA, Coleman played for the Rockets (1973–74, 1978–79), New Orleans Jazz (1974–77) and

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(1977–78) in the

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for a total of 357 games. Coleman was named to the 1st

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in 1976–77 and to the 2nd

in 1977–78.

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