HSS Training Center

Brooklyn Nets

BROOKLYN (February 17, 2016) – The Brooklyn Nets opened the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Training Center today in Brooklyn, the team’s new state-of-the-art full-time practice site with panoramic views of New York skyline. The Nets Basketball Operations Department has relocated from its practice facility in East Rutherford, NJ, and brought more than 40 full-time jobs to Brooklyn, completing the final step in moving the entire organization to the borough.

The privately funded training center occupies 70,000 square feet on the eighth floor and rooftop of a historic waterfront warehouse in Industry City, situated on 39th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood.  Located one subway stop from Barclays Center, the facility boasts world-class amenities, which include two full basketball courts, a weight room, a training pool and two hydro pools, a rooftop entertainment space, an 18-seat multimedia theater, 3,000 square feet of hospitality/players’ lounge space, and a media interview/workroom. The exterior design, consisting of dark metal and a wide expanse of glass, is set against the interior finishes which combine an industrial vibe with softer natural materials to create a harmonious spa-like environment. The result is an overall design which celebrates Brooklyn’s gritty manufacturing history.

“With this new training center in Sunset Park, the Brooklyn Nets are now truly making Brooklyn their home,” said Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City. “This facility will bring more than just Nets’ practices to Brooklyn – 40 new full-time jobs, youth basketball clinics, internships for young people and more will ensure this is a great addition for our communities.”

“At last the Nets are completely integrated into Brooklyn,” said Mikhail Prokhorov, owner of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. “Our arena, our offices and now the HSS Training Center are all part of this great borough, including its vibrant Sunset Park community.  Team training and player development are essential parts of our team's core values and we look forward to building a winning culture on this stunning foundation.”

“HSS Training Center is the result of years of hard work and tremendous cooperation throughout the entire process,” said Irina Pavlova, President, Onexim Sports and Entertainment, the company through which Mikhail Prokhorov owns the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. “It gives us all great satisfaction to see the project come to life and we hope it will be a source of pleasure and positivity for the entire neighborhood.”

“With both feet firmly planted in Brooklyn, the Nets are ready to shoot for the NBA crown in the County of Kings,” said Eric L. Adams, Brooklyn Borough President. “Their state-of-the-art training center in Industry City will create dozens of jobs in our community and build the local economy, with players and team staff just a single subway stop away from Barclays Center. Sunset Park is the site of a bright sunrise for the future of the Brooklyn Nets and our borough's second-to-none sports scene.”

HSS, the Official Hospital of the Brooklyn Nets, has branding on the interior and exterior of the facility and the Nets practice jerseys feature the HSS logo. HSS is the leading orthopedic hospital in the nation, with a highly respected sports medicine service that is the largest and most active in the country. HSS specializes in working with high performing athletes, and is continuously advancing research and innovation in athletic injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

HSS has had a close relationship with the Nets for more than 12 years, and has grown with the franchise as it moved from East Rutherford, NJ, to Newark, NJ, and to Brooklyn. Dr. Riley J. Williams, III,  sports medicine surgeon at HSS, has served as the Brooklyn Nets’ Medical Director since the 2005-06 season and continues to serve in that function, as well as Head Team Physician for the team.

“It’s exciting to see the HSS Training Center come to life after watching its transformation the past couple years,” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. “We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the Nets organization, the players, and fans around the world."

“The core pillars of our new facility are - Performance, Prevention, and Recovery – a powerful combination that both HSS and our team focus on to achieve success,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports &amp; Entertainment. “HSS Training Center is about serving world-class athletes, while also making a difference in the borough as we utilize the facility to mentor and inspire young Brooklynites.”

In addition to serving as the training ground for the Brooklyn Nets, the facility will host youth basketball clinics, community events, and local business development functions. Additionally, the organization will offer internship and job shadow opportunities to students from Sunset Park, and will promote periodic job fairs at Barclays Center to Sunset Park residents.

Construction on the HSS Training Center created 200 union jobs and began in the summer of 2014. MANICA was the design architect, New York City firm Mancini Duffy was the architect of record, and Gilbane served as the general contractor for the facility. Levy Restaurants, the food and beverage partner at Barclays Center, will provide the in-house culinary service at the HSS Training Center, feeding the team and staff - blending player favorites with nutritional needs.

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Brooklyn Nets Open Hospital for Special Surgery Training Center in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Nets will host a press conference to unveil Hospital for Special Surgery Training Center (HSS Training Center) in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at noon. The new facility is becoming the official training site of the Brooklyn Nets and completes the move of the entire Nets organization to the borough.

HSS Training Center occupies 70,000 square feet on the eighth floor and rooftop of a warehouse in Industry City situated on 39th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood.  The Nets Basketball Operations Department is relocating from its current practice site in East Rutherford, NJ, and bringing more than 40 full-time jobs to Brooklyn.

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Brooklyn Nets to Unveil Hospital for Special Surgery Training Center on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Noon

Kyle Plonchak

Brooklyn, NY – At a press conference this morning, the Brooklyn Nets announced their plans to build a new state-of-the-art training center in Brooklyn, featuring panoramic views of New York Harbor, which will serve as the team’s practice site starting with the 2015-16 season.  Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) will be the naming rights partner for the facility, which will be known as Hospital for Special Surgery Training Center.  The Nets Basketball Operations Department will be relocating from its current practice site in East Rutherford, NJ, and will be bringing more than 60 full-time jobs to Brooklyn.

The privately funded training center will occupy 70,000 square feet on the eighth floor and rooftop of a historic waterfront warehouse in Industry City situated on 39th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood.  Located one subway stop from Barclays Center, the facility will boast world-class amenities, which will include two full basketball courts, a weight room, a training pool and two hydro pools, a rooftop entertainment space, an 18-seat multimedia theater, 3,000 square feet of hospitality/players’ lounge space, and a media interview/workroom. The exterior design, consisting of dark metal, brick, and a wide expanse of glass, is set against the interior finishes which combine an industrial vibe with softer natural materials like recycled wood and tiles, to create a harmonious spa-like environment. The result is an overall design which celebrates Brooklyn’s gritty manufacturing history while reflecting its eco-friendly mentality.

“I am thrilled to see the Nets complete their move to Brooklyn by building their state of the art practice and training facility in Sunset Park and creating over 200 jobs in the process,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “And I applaud them for ensuring the local community also has a home in this facility — with job fairs for Sunset Park residents, community events for young people, and investments in the neighborhood's quality of life.”

“We are thrilled to have the HSS Training Center become the new Nets' practice facility,” said Irina Pavlova, President of Onexim Sports and Entertainment. “With its proximity to Barclays Center and the vibrant Sunset Park neighborhood, Industry City is the perfect location for it.  Now, our arena, training center and offices will all be together in this great borough.   The team’s ownership is committed to making the Brooklyn Nets a championship caliber team, and a best in class team deserves a best in class training center.”

As part of the naming rights entitlements, HSS will receive branding on the interior and exterior of the facility and the Nets practice jerseys will feature the HSS logo. The hospital will also have the opportunity to host experiential events for patients and physicians at the facility, which will include participation from Brooklyn Nets players, coaches, and strength and conditioning staff. Dr. Riley J. Williams, III, a sports medicine surgeon at HSS, has served as the team’s Medical Director since the 2005-06 season and will continue to serve in that function, while also expanding his role to include Head Orthopedic Surgeon with the Brooklyn Nets.

HSS is also building on its nine-year relationship with the team by becoming the Official Hospital of the Brooklyn Nets beginning with the 2014-15 NBA season.  As the official hospital, HSS will receive signage, player appearances, integration into a grassroots community marketing activation, and specialized content on BrooklynNets.com.

“As the nation’s leading orthopedic hospital, HSS is deeply rooted in the growth and development of New York City,” said Louis A. Shapiro, President and CEO of HSS. “We have grown with the Nets from East Rutherford, to Newark, and finally to Brooklyn. We are thrilled to be a part of this landmark project by putting our name to HSS Training Center, while continuing to provide Nets players with the best in musculoskeletal care.”

“Our partnership with HSS is an ideal fit,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. “We bring together two recognized brands defined by performance, community commitment, and global reach. HSS Training Center will be serving world-class athletes, while also making a difference in the borough as we utilize the facility to mentor and inspire young Brooklynites.”

“In Brooklyn, we’re ‘nothing but Nets’! It’s a ‘slam dunk’ to bring every member of our home team, including its entire staff, into our home borough,” said Eric L. Adams, Brooklyn Borough President. “Industry City and the greater Sunset Park community will benefit from a strong partnership with the Nets, and all Brooklynites will benefit from the boost in local employment and economic activity associated with the new practice and training center.”

“I am proud to welcome the Nets to Industry City and our Sunset Park neighborhood,” said Councilman Carlos Menchaca, who represents Sunset Park. “I look forward to working closely with the Nets to support our ongoing community work, from economic development to environmental justice to youth programming.  I am committed to building a strong partnership with the team that fully integrates them in our vibrant community, which is home to hardworking immigrant families, community based organizations and industrial businesses.”

“The new HSS Training Center highlights the importance of sports medicine and performance training working seamlessly and collaboratively in the approach to player care,” said Dr. Williams. “NBA basketball is a physically challenging sport that is played over many months. A close knit relationship between the team and its medical personnel is vital to injury prevention, effective treatment and ultimately the professional athlete’s return to play.”

“In repositioning this relic of the industrial age into a home for a wide range of emerging and modern businesses, Industry City is becoming one of New York’s most dynamic properties,” said Glen Siegel, founder of Belvedere Capital, co-owner of Industry City. “The Nets’ investment here, and deepened commitment to the borough, will have a citywide impact for many years to come.”

In addition to serving as the training ground for the Brooklyn Nets, the facility will host youth basketball clinics, community events, and local business development functions. The team will also expand its role in the neighborhood by offering a job shadow program, internships, and Barclays Center job fairs for Sunset Park residents.

Construction on HSS Training Center will create between 150-200 union jobs and will begin in 2014. MANICA is the design architect and New York City firm Mancini Duffy is the architect of record.

Cushman &amp; Wakefield, led by Bruce Mosler and Glenn Markman, served as a key advisor to the Nets on the leasing transaction.

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