A long time member of the Detroit Pistons organization, trainer Arnie Kander, will be leaving the team after 23 years once his contract expires on June 30.
A release from the Pistons read according to SB Nation, "The Detroit Pistons announced today that Arnie Kander has informed the organization of his intent to resign as physical therapist effective June 30. Kander has served as a member of the Pistons' training staff since 1992 when he was named the club's first strength and conditioning coach."
"Arnie Kander has been a valued member of the Detroit Pistons for many years – contributing to the development of numerous players while also overseeing injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation," Pistons president of basketball operations and team head coach Stan Van Gundy expressed through the release.
"We appreciate the commitment he has made to the organization over 23 years and his efforts throughout the last year during our transition. We certainly wish Arnie the best in his future endeavours," Van Gundy added.
Van Gundy appointed Kander as the Pistons' physical therapist when he arrived in Detroit and hired a new strength and condition coach.
"The Detroit Pistons have been a huge part of my extended family and I'll forever cherish the relationships and friendships that have been built both inside and outside the organization over the years," Kander said in the release.
"I'm also grateful to both Mr. Davidson and Mr. Gores for the opportunity and support they provided during my 23 years with the team. It's been an incredible run filled with many great memories along the way. I look forward to spending time with my family and the next chapter life brings," he added.
In a report by USA Today, Kander was identified as an innovator as he helped players rehab injuries also instituting yoga and other techniques in his regimens.
