Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex

The Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex is a 125,000-square-foot athletic facility and office building in Camden, New Jersey, which houses the training center and corporate offices of the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. It opened in September 2016 and is managed by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.

Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex
LocationCamden, New Jersey
Coordinates39.9432°N 75.1272°W / 39.9432; -75.1272
Owner
OperatorHarris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
TypeTraining facility
Acreage58,770 sq ft (5,460 m2) grounds
66,230 sq ft (6,153 m2) building
Total 125,000 sq ft (11,613 m2)
Construction
Broke ground2015
Built2015–16
Opened23 September 2016 (2016-09-23)
Construction cost$82 million
ArchitectJacobs KlingStubbins with 360 Architects
Project managerAthenianRazak
Structural engineerJacobs
Services engineerJacobs
General contractorIntech Construction
Tenants
Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) 2016–present

History

Prior to its opening in September 2016, the team practiced at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Bala Cynwyd, while business-side operations were located at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.[1][2]

Although the project was poised to be located at the Philadelphia Naval Yard, developer AthenianRazak, who was managing the project, brought the possibility of locating in Camden to the team, citing the newly enacted Grow NJ tax credit program. As a result, the team found a property at the Camden Waterfront and started construction in 2015. The facility had a $82 million tax credit approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.[3][4][5]

Features

The complex has two 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 recovery pool, a fully operational gym, rehab center, and players and coaches film and conference rooms.

Notable features
  • 2 basketball courts with 10 baskets
  • Restaurant and cafeteria
  • 9,000 gallon swimming pool
  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2,800-square-foot players locker room
  • 6,000-square-foot weight and training center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 3,000-square-foot film room with 25 movie chairs
  • Over 100,000-square-feet of office space
  • 9,000-square-foot media and player/coaching interview room
  • Recording studio

References
  1. Seltzer, Brian (September 23, 2016). "On the Beat: New Training Complex Brings Modern Feel, Promise". Philadelphia 76ers. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  2. "Training Complex History". NJ.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  3. Laday, Jason (June 10, 2014). "Philadelphia 76ers CEO: Camden practice facility will be 'biggest and best' in U.S." South Jersey Times. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  4. Laday, Jason (June 10, 2014). "Philadelphia 76ers set to move office, practice space to Camden with $82M tax break". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  5. Jason, mark (June 11, 2014). "Sixers to move headquarters to Camden". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2014.

39.9432°N 75.1272°W / 39.9432; -75.1272

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