Jesse Wright is a performance specialist with more than two decades of experience in the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and private sector. He spent 14 seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he served as Director of Performance Science and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. He was named NBA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in […]

Dan O’Brien is Director of Sports Medicine and Research for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), where he oversees critical initiatives aimed at enhancing player health, wellness, and performance across the NBA. He represents the player perspective in league-wide medical protocols and initiatives while collaborating with the player-facing teams at the NBPA to educate and […]

Dr. Bill Moutzouros is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at both the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is currently the Chief of Sports Medicine at Henry Ford Health and the Head Team Physician for the NBA Detroit Pistons. Dr. Moutzouros’ research focus is on […]

Dr. Kensa Gunter is a clinical and sport psychologist who provides counseling and consultation services to individuals, teams, and organizations. Dr. Gunter currently serves as the inaugural Director of NBA Mind Health, the league’s mental health, wellness, and performance program. She is also the President-Elect of the Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology (APA […]

Dr. Courtney Chaaban is a Biomechanics and Engineering Specialist within the Player Health department at the NBA. She manages the implementation of the league-wide biomechanics assessment program and works across initiatives related to biomechanics and sports technology. Dr. Chaaban has a background in sports physical therapy, earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from East Carolina […]

Dr. Asheesh Bedi is Chief Medical Officer of the National Basketball Players Association and an Orthopedic Team Physician for the Chicago Bears. He is also Director of the Comprehensive Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation Program, Vice Chair of Research at NorthShore Orthopedic Institute, and an Adjunct Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Hospital for Special […]

Dr. Frederick Azar is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. He is Chief of Staff at the Campbell Clinic, as well as Professor and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship program at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Azar previously served as the team […]

Dr. Philip Anloague is the founding owner of Orion Physical Therapy and serves as Associate Provost for Graduate Academic Affairs at the University of Dayton, where he also directs the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He was the founding Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and has 27 years of experience in clinical practice […]