Arnie Kander leaving Pistons by end of month...

Kilo · Post #1 » by **Kilo** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 9:15 pm

The Detroit Pistons announced today that Arnie Kander has informed the organization of his intent to resign as physical therapist effective June 30. Kander has served as a member of the Pistons' training staff since 1992 when he was named the club's first strength and conditioning coach.

"Arnie is an innovator who helped define the art of physical training for athletes in our league," said Tom Gores, Principal Owner of Palace Sports & Entertainment, the Detroit Pistons and Chairman and CEO of Platinum Equity. "He's been a great Piston for more than two decades, and on a personal level he's been a friend who helped our transition into ownership. We wish him nothing but the best in the future."

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/p ... /28703143/

Can't say I'm surprised given the reshuffle last season not to mention I suspect Gores and Stan and Co want to go with a more established science approach whereas Kander seemed more like a free wheeler. I wonder if he joins another team or just focuses on his private practice going forward.

MotownMadness · Post #2 » by **MotownMadness** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 9:17 pm

kurtis48239 · Post #3 » by **kurtis48239** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 9:25 pm

Bad decison on gore and stan,the guy is one of the best in the league,they should have given him what he wanted,some other team will snatch him up befor the season starts.

Post #4 » by **dVs33** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 9:46 pm

kurtis48239 wrote:Bad decison on gore and stan,the guy is one of the best in the league,they should have given him what he wanted,some other team will snatch him up befor the season starts.

He may just want a change. There isn't enough info out yet.
It sucks because he's so well respected around the league.

kurtis48239 · Post #5 » by **kurtis48239** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 9:50 pm

dVs33 wrote:
kurtis48239 wrote:Bad decison on gore and stan,the guy is one of the best in the league,they should have given him what he wanted,some other team will snatch him up befor the season starts.

He may just want a change. There isn't enough info out yet.
It sucks because he's so well respected around the league.

He could want to concentrate on his own practice.I dont think hes that old and would want to re-tire.But if it does come out that it was gores/stan that let him go because of money or control,etc,then it really is a big mistake on there part.

Post #6 » by **Snakebites** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 9:53 pm

We'll be fine. Its Abdenour that was actually important. Hopefully they'll bring someone in with a more science based approach.

DBC10 · Post #7 » by **DBC10** » Mon Jun 8, 2015 10:51 pm

Arnie's approach definitely was more off the wall than regular medicine, so this will be a welcoming change in my book. As long as we don't have the Bull's medical staff or the recent Lakers, we'll be fine.

Post #8 » by **dVs33** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 12:09 am

kurtis48239 wrote:
dVs33 wrote:
kurtis48239 wrote:Bad decison on gore and stan,the guy is one of the best in the league,they should have given him what he wanted,some other team will snatch him up befor the season starts.

He may just want a change. There isn't enough info out yet.
It sucks because he's so well respected around the league.

He could want to concentrate on his own practice.I dont think hes that old and would want to re-tire.But if it does come out that it was gores/stan that let him go because of money or control,etc,then it really is a big mistake on there part.

SVG did restructure the medical last season so I hope that didn't push him out.
Either way, the guy had a pretty good run and i hope he does well where ever he ends up.

Pharaoh · Post #9 » by **Pharaoh** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 1:46 am

Wasn't Arnie "promoted" to actually oversee the dudes SVG brought it?

Maybe he didn't like being a Boss of the group?

I seriously doubt he's been lost due to $$$ or ego issues & more likely that Arnie didn't enjoy his new position at this stage of his life

vic · Post #10 » by **vic** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:29 pm

Really a huge loss losing Arnie. This is bad.

http://m.greensboro.com/detroit-s-magic ... l?mode=jqm

However he got pushed out, it's a disappointment.

Hopefully he starts his own practice and players can just pay him directly... They still need him for a few more championships in Drummonds prime.

vic · Post #11 » by **vic** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:32 pm

If I'm Gores I make sure that any Pistons athlete that goes to Arnie gets their expenses completely reimbursed. You can't let a guy like that get away without being honored.

ImHeisenberg · Post #12 » by **ImHeisenberg** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:59 pm

kurtis48239 wrote:Bad decison on gore and stan,the guy is one of the best in the league,they should have given him what he wanted,some other team will snatch him up befor the season starts.

Did they say he was going to work for another team? I just read he tendered his resignation. I'd imagine he's fiscally well off enough that he can pursue whatever his heart desires at this point. Maybe get back into the ballet game? Who knows?

ComboGuardCity · Post #13 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 3:49 pm

That molecular water debacle was kind of embarrassing. I'm open to change.

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princeofpalace · Post #14 » by **princeofpalace** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 5:22 pm

While some may not have understood or approved or Kander's methods, there is no denying that they were effective. Kander was great at his job, sad to see him leave, and wish him the best.

Pugz · Post #15 » by **Pugz** » Tue Jun 9, 2015 8:13 pm

many may not have "agreed" with his methods but there is NO doubt that he has been a great employee of this team for so long. a pretty noteworthy loss, for whatever reason it was. i wish him the best

Pharaoh · Post #16 » by **Pharaoh** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:42 am

Until something comes out to prove otherwise I'm willing to believe that Arnie is leaving of his own accord

ElectricMayhem · Post #17 » by **ElectricMayhem** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 11:54 am

I'm gonna miss the "Let's sign so-and-so. He may have paralysis, but Arnie can make him into an All-Star again!" threads.

Pharaoh · Post #18 » by **Pharaoh** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:42 pm

ElectricMayhem wrote:I'm gonna miss the "Let's sign so-and-so. He may have paralysis, but Arnie can make him into an All-Star again!" threads.

Lol...same here!

bballnmike · Post #19 » by **bballnmike** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:35 pm

Pharaoh wrote:Until something comes out to prove otherwise I'm willing to believe that Arnie is leaving of his own accord

That's what it sounds like in this article http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/06/09/arnie-kander-retiring-detroit-pistons/28769575/

BadMofoPimp · Post #20 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:58 pm

I reckon the PIstons are not going to sign Greg Oden now. . .