Per @DStarkand, the Lakers are making major upgrades to the UCLA Health Training Center this offseason, including a biomechanics lab, movement lab and recovery lab.
A biomechanics lab helps study how players move how they run, jump, land, cut, absorb contact and put stress on certain joints/muscles.
A movement lab can help identify bad habits, imbalance, fatigue patterns and injury risks before they turn into bigger problems.
A recovery lab focuses on how players bounce back treatment, mobility, body maintenance, fatigue monitoring, soreness, workload and overall recovery between games.
Rob Pelinka said these upgrades are “super expensive,” and with Mark Walter taking over, we already know one thing:
He likes to spend money.
This is the Lakers finally investing in modern performance science, injury prevention and player development at a higher level.
I’m all for any methods and ways to cut down on injuries..
#LakeShow
Adou Thiero rookie season highlights (Regular season)
Excited to see his improvement this summer, hopefully he gets a solidified spot in the rotation next season
🚨 The Lakers are looking to expand their front office staff by adding at least one Assistant GM and another potential high-ranking role.
(Via: @MikeAScotto)
Marcus freaking Smart is making winning plays in the playoffs. People counted him out when he left to Memphis.
21 points, 10 assists and 5 steals tonight.
It has been 5 years ago today since former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke tragically lost his life in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Clarke was just 19 years old.
Gone far too soon.