Longtime Pistons athletic trainer and physical therapist Arnie Kander will be leaving the team when his contract expires at the end of June.
Kander first worked with the team while serving a physical therapist at Rochester Knee and Sports Therapy, and was named the franchise's first strength and conditioning coach in 1992.
"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."
Kander was highly respected by the players for his innovative recovery programs that were designed to help them return as quickly as possibly from injuries. He has received high praise from Brandon Jennings while working with him to come back from his Achilles injury.
"Arnie is an innovator who helped define the art of physical training for athletes in our league," Tom Gores said. "He's been a great Piston for more than two decades, and on a personal level he's been a friend who helped our transition into ownership."
