Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex
| Location | Camden, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Owner | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Operator | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Type | Training facility |
| Genre(s) | Professional basketball (NBA) |
| Acreage |
88,963 sq ft (8,265 m2) grounds |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2015 |
| Built | 2015–16 |
| Opened | 23 September 2016 |
| Construction cost | $82 million USD |
| Architect | Intect |
| Main contractors |
Intect Inc. Tozour Energy Systems |
| Tenants | |
| Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) 2016-present | |
The Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex is a 125,000-square-foot Training Complex, which will be the largest in the NBA. The Complex houses the team training center and corporate offices. It was opened in September 2016.[1]
History
In 2012 the Philadelphia 76ers were looking for a new training facility. It took two more years to find a location for the project.[2] In 2015 the organization found a property at the Camden Waterfront and started construction in 2015.
Features
The complex has two full-size or regulation NBA courts with 12 baskets. The courts are available for players and coaches use at any time. Also the building has it own players restaurant with its own full menu, along a private balcony and film and press room. A 2,800-square-foot player locker room, and state-of-the-art performance, wellness, recovery, and hydrotherapy room with recovey pool. A fully operational gym and lifting or rehab center. Coaches and players film and conference rooms.
Offices
CEO Scott O'Neil said previously that about 200 of those jobs represent current team employees, including players and coaches, and there were plans to hire another 50 employees, mostly in sales and marketing. The teams
References
- ↑ "Sixers Training Complex". NBA.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Training Complex History". NJ.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.