In an effort to revamp their medical department, the Sixers have hired Dr. Daniel Medina, who previously worked as the Deputy Director of Sports Science and Medical for European soccer powerhouse FC Barcelona.
The hiring of Medina, who also served as Barcelona’s Team Physician from 2008 through 2015, was seen as a big priority for the organization this summer, and Bryan Colangelo highlighted the team’s focus in a press release on the matter.
“We operate in a competitive and complex industry that relies heavily on player health, and it remains our mission to excel and innovate at every possible facet of athlete care and performance,” Colangelo said.