A former Nebraska men’s basketball player won an Olympic gold medal over the week. On Saturday, Tyronn Lue won a gold medal as an assistant coach for the United States Men’s national team.
Team USA defeated the host team, France, 98-87, to win the tournament. This victory is Team USA’s fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Lue played at Nebraska from 1995 to 1998. He was a two-time All-Big 12 selection, and the Cornhuskers have retired his No. 10.
The Denver Nuggets drafted him with the 23rd pick overall in 1998. The Missouri native would play for the Lakers, Wizards, Magic, Rockets, Hawks, Mavericks, and Bucks during his NBA career, winning two titles with the Lakers (2000 & 2001).
He began his head coaching career during the 2015-16 season, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA title. Lue has been the coach of the L.A. Clippers since 2020-21.
In May, he signed a new contract that will run through the 2028-29 season, paying him approximately $14 million per year.
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