USC head coach Eric Musselman weighs in on a legend.
Long before taking on the role of USC men’s basketball’s head coach, Eric Musselman coached seven professional teams. From 2004-06, Musselman was an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. Throughout his two-season stint with the Grizzlies, Musselman coached 2023 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Pau Gasol, who played with Memphis from 2002-08.
While playing with the Lakers, Gasol and Bryant won back-to-back NBA championships in 2009-10. Gasol became the fourth player in league history with 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,500 assists and 1,500 blocks. In addition to a decorated NBA career, Gasol competed with the Spanish national team in three Olympic Games . He won two silver medals and one bronze medal. At the 2012 London Olympics, Gasol was chosen as the Spanish national team's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony.
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