“ The NBATA has played an invaluable role in maintaining the leagues high level of performance since its inception in 1974”. Read the full story here: Thank you to @AschNBA for taking the time to tell this story.

Beyond the Kit | Vegas 🏀 Jana Austin took the stage at the #ShesGotTime Women in Sports Summit, sharing her powerful insights on empowerment and breaking barriers in athletic training and beyond. ✨ Her voice continues to inspire and lead the way for future generations. 👏

What’s in the kit? Everything you don’t see—but everything athletes count on. Taped, packed, & prepped. The athletic training kit isn’t just gear—it’s a mobile command center for care, recovery, & performance. Because when the game moves fast, preparation is everything.

From mentorship to membership. What starts as guidance grows into lifelong connection. #NBATA #AthleticTraining #MentorshipMatters

The offseason is a time to reset—not just for athletes, but for athletic trainers too. 🏀. Prioritizing your own well-being means you can keep showing up at your best, on and off the court. #AthleticTraining #SelfCare

Elevating the future. Head AT for the Orlando Magic, Ernest Eugene alongside intern, Aja Workman, who presented to the NBATA membership on the importance of diversity in athletic training on behalf of her internship with the @nba Future Health and Performance Stars program.

Celebrating 40 years of partnership with our founding partner @Gatorade—a collaboration built on innovation and supporting athlete health. NBA athletic trainers were instrumental in bringing Gatorade to the sidelines, shaping the standard for hydration and performance.

As Summer League tips off, here’s a quick look at what it’s all about. From debuts to development, this stretch of the season is full of opportunity—for players and the performance teams behind them. Check out a few facts about Summer League . #NBATA

Big moments, new faces, and nonstop preparation—Summer League 2024 set the stage. Now, it’s time to run it back. Summer League 2025 tips off, and NBATA athletic trainers are back, supporting the game from day one. Let’s go! #SummerLeague2025

The NBATA proudly recognizes our Platinum Partners—Novothor, GE Healthcare, Four Seasons, Marriott International Luxury Brands and Hilton—for their unwavering commitment to advancing athlete health, performance, and travel.

Beyond the Kit 🌍 From Memphis to the global court—Grizzlies Head AT Katie Babcock brought her expertise to Basketball Without Borders, the NBA & FIBA’s elite camp uniting young athletes worldwide. Skill training. Mentorship. Positive change. That’s the NBATA mission in action.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July from the NBATA. 🇺🇸🏀. #nbata #july4th #nba #independenceday

Honoring Excellence in sports medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Jimmy Mancell, Team Physician for the @memgrizz, on being named the NBATA’s Physician of the Year. His dedication, expertise, & unwavering commitment to athlete health make him a standout leader in sports medicine.

High five to Year 5. ✋. Shoutout to our NBATA members marking five years in the league—a milestone that reflects growth, grit, and a deepening impact on the game. Here’s to the momentum you’ve built and the future you’re shaping in athletic training. #NBATA

15 years of dedication in the NBATA. 🙌. Stephen Spiro, Senior Director of Player Health & Head AT for the @cavs, & NBATA Chairperson. Thank you for your leadership, consistency, and commitment to advancing athlete care across the league. #NBATA #NBA #AthleticTraining

From Temple University to the NBA, Stephen Spiro, Alberto Padilla & Masahiro Takahagi are a testament to teamwork, mentorship & service. Proud to highlight this Temple trio shaping a strong, collaborative community within the NBATA. 🦉 #NBATA #TempleOwls #AthleticTraining #NBA