Fans have already seen a lot more of Lakers’ trainer, Gary Vitti, this season than they would have liked, but Los Angeles would like it to be known that it is not due to lack of effort.
Today, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes put out an insightful piece about Gary Vitti and his quest to best prevent players from getting injured.
Earlier this week, the Lakers’ Data Analytics efforts were addressed, so it’s only fitting that their behind the scenes training staff be brought to the forefront as well.
Broken down to it’s simplest form, the Lakers training staff 3D scan players, use devices to check their levels during workouts — inflammation levels, hydration levels, oxygen levels, etc.