This presents a litany of challenges to NBA teams, as staffs and coaches aim to prepare their teams to be in the best possible shape to win games. In the 2020 NBA season, over $600M in player salaries was lost due to players missing games with injuries. Most teams are facing a 72-game schedule spread over approximately 145 days, which leaves teams with precious little time between games. The usual daily schedule for teams involves morning Covid testing for players, followed by physical preparation and lifting weights prior to practice. Adi Vase is the first Indian to work in the physical coaching and sport science departments of NBA teams.

Source: Hindustan Times January 01, 2021 11:13 UTC