Chelsea Lane, the Warriors’ head of physical performance and sports medicine, confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday morning that she is leaving the franchise after three seasons. She is taking a position with the Atlanta Hawks: Executive Director of Athletic Performance and Sports Medicine.
Lane gained attention for her work with Stephen Curry, who has a history of ankle issues and has dealt with two MCL sprains on her watch. She became beloved by the players because of her holistic approach and honesty. The Australian-born Lane was the only woman in the NBA to oversee a team’s training staff.








