FAYETTEVILLE — After graduating from the University of San Diego in 1987, Eric Musselman moved to Los Angeles.
Living in his then-girlfriend’s poolhouse at the time, Musselman would play basketball at the Manhattan Beach outdoor courts during the day then go to the LA Summer League. There, he sat down next to a man one day and the two began talking - arguing actually, Musselman recalled - about players.
He asked Musselman if he would be back the next day. Musselman said yes, and their back and forths continued for two more weeks. Then things got interesting.