16 Facts About Eric Musselman

1. In May 2014, there were reports that Eric Musselman was a candidate for the head coaching position with the Memphis Grizzlies.

2. That same month, Eric Musselman was reported to be among the assistant coaching candidates for Tom Thibodeau's staff with the Chicago Bulls.

3. On September 2, 2012, Katz confirmed Eric Musselman's hiring, describing it as a "bold move" and a "coup" for Sendek.

4. In October 2007, ESPN reported that Eric Musselman had a desire to coach at the collegiate level.

5. In June 2010, Eric Musselman reportedly interviewed with Avery Johnson for a position on Johnson's staff with the New Jersey Nets.

6. On June 15, 2011, Eric Musselman was named head coach of the Venezuela national basketball team.

7. In August 2010, Eric Musselman coached the US 2011 team to the gold medal at the Adidas Global Experience in Chicago.

8. On May 19, 2010, Eric Musselman was named head coach of the Dominican Republic national basketball team.

9. In July 2009, Eric Musselman reportedly turned down an offer to coach Spartak St Petersburg in Russia.

10. On his blog, Eric Musselman wrote about the importance of matching an offense to the "team's make up.

11. At the time, Eric Musselman said, "Alcohol has never been a big part of my life.

12. On June 2, 2006, Eric Musselman was named head coach of the Sacramento Kings, replacing Rick Adelman.

13. In 2002, Eric Musselman was named the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, a position he held for two years.

14. When he was 23, Eric Musselman became the youngest coach in CBA history.

15. Prior to joining the Thrillers, Eric Musselman worked for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers as an assistant to General Manager Elgin Baylor and Barry Hecker, the team's director of scouting.

16. For the first time in his tenure, Eric Musselman has depth at every position.