National Basketball Association

Timberwolves officially hire new Vice President of Sports Performance

Published Sep. 14, 2015 1:08 p.m. ET

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The Timberwolves announced Monday that they have hired a new Vice President of Sports Performance, Arnie Kander.

Here's more from the team's website:

Kander comes to the Wolves after 23 seasons with the Detroit Pistons, where he most recently held the title of physical therapist. He began with the Pistons in the spring of 1992 as the team’s first strength and conditioning coach. His primary duties with Detroit included the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Kander’s duties also included the design and implementation of specific programs aimed at enhancing players’ flexibility, strength and aerobic conditioning.

An innovator in the fields of injury prevention, sports rehab and physical conditioning, Kander is renowned in the professional sports world for his unique methods of application. He has designed recovery and workout programs that have proven to be successful.

FOX Sports reported that Kander would be leaving the Pistons back in June.

"Arnie Kander has been a valued member of the Detroit Pistons for many years -- contributing to the development of numerous players while also overseeing injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation," Stan Van Gundy said in a statement released by the team. "We appreciate the commitment he has made to the organization over 23 years and his efforts throughout the last year during our transition. We certainly wish Arnie the best in his future endeavors."

(h/t Timberwolves)