Derrick (Rick) Allen Mahorn (born September 21, 1958 in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former NBA basketball player who, at 6'10, played power forward and center, most notably for the Detroit Pistons. Mahorn played college ball at Hampton University.
As dubbed by Piston announcer George Blaha, Mahorn was the "Baddest Bad Boy of them all." Somewhat short for a center, Mahorn had a huge rear-end that he wasn't afraid to plow people over with. He represented the Bad Boys perfectly with his antics both on the court and off with his infamous media handlings earning a reputation as one of the NBA's notorious figures.
After being picked up by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1989 Expansion Draft, Pistons general manager Jack McCloskey tried in vain to trade to get him back. The Wolves wouldn't have it, and Detroit lost one of its most beloved sports figures. However, Mahorn didn't play for Minnesota, choosing instead to continue his career in the Italian league for the 1991-92 season, eventually finding his way to the Philadelphia 76ers and teaming with superstar Charles Barkley to form the top-rebounding duo of "Thump N' Bump."
Mahorn later played for the New Jersey Nets four seasons, before returning to the Pistons in 1996-97. He retired after the 1999 season, as a Philadelphia 76er.
Currently, Mahorn serves as a color commentator for Detroit Pistons radio broadcasts, and as an assistant coach under former teammate Bill Laimbeer with the WNBA's Detroit Shock. Together with wife Donyale, he has six children.
On July 22, 2008, at a Sparks-Shock game, Mahorn attempted to break up a brawl. When attempting to restrain Lisa Leslie, he put his left hand out and Leslie fell to the ground. He was described as being a "peacemaker" but who escalated the situation when he pushed Leslie. Mahorn was suspended for two games.[1]
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