The man who made load management part of the regular discourse in Toronto sports will be staying in the city for the foreseeable future.
Alex McKechnie, who has overseen all Raptors’ athletic training, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning since 2011, agreed to a contract extension that included a promotion to vice president of player health and performance. The specifics of the deal were not disclosed.
McKechnie, a six-time NBA champion — five with the Lakers, one with the Raptors — has long been regarded as an industry leader in core training and movement integration. He has a reputation for getting players back in the game or keeping them there, and was nicknamed The Resurrector by former Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal.