For the past three seasons, Chelsea Lane was an unsung hero for the Warriors. Lane didn't make headlines, but she was a big free agency loss for the champs.
Lane left the Warriors in July to take a similar position in Atlanta.
Nearly one month later, the Warriors are hiring Lane's replacement. The Warriors are finalizing a deal with physiotherapist Rick Celebrini to lead the Warriors' medical staff.
Confirmed: Warriors have selected Rick Celebrini to lead the sports medicine/physical performance department. He replaces Chelsea Lane, who last month joined the Hawks to remake those aspects in Atlanta.— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) August 8, 2018
Warriors name Rick Celebrini as Director of Sports Medicine and Performance pic.twitter.com/LNkdzBR3zH— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) August 8, 2018
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Celebrini is currently the head of sports medicine and science for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer. In his playing days, Celebrini played for the Canadian U-20 national team and also played professionally for the Vancouver 86ers.
The New York Times was first to report the news.
