The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced they have named Emory Healthcare as their official sports medicine provider.

As part of the partnership, the team’s stars and road personnel will have access to the physicians and athletic trainers at the Emory Sports Medicine Center and Emory Healthcare network. Emory Sports Medicine physicians have experience delivering focused care to athletes across all sports and currently serve as the team physicians for the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Dream and Atlanta Legends.

“The Harlem Globetrotters are the world’s most beloved sports team, so it’s important that our stars have access to the best physical care possible,” says Globetrotters President Howard Smith. “We are thrilled to partner with our Atlanta-based neighbors at Emory Healthcare and their world-class sports medicine facilities and physicians.” 

In addition to having access to the Emory network of doctors and trainers, the Globetrotters will also be able to utilize Emory’s sports medicine complex, a state-of-the-art training and sports medicine facility co-developed by Emory Healthcare and the Atlanta Hawks. 

“I’ve been a Globetrotters fan since childhood and could not be more pleased to help facilitate this partnership on behalf of Emory Healthcare,” says Scott D. Boden, MD, vice president for business innovation for Emory Healthcare. 

The Globetrotters’ athletic training staff will also have access to Emory’s full medical services network for physicals, baseline concussion testing evaluations on-site and via telemedicine, and more.