Sports recovery and maintaining overall good health in a demanding industry. Nixon provides a comprehensive approach to athletic training that follows the current standards and practices for keeping athletes performing at their best, while continuing to learn, understand, and implement new practices.

Nixon Dorvilien enters his second season as a member of the Medical Staff. He was previously with the Milwaukee Bucks (2014-16) and Brooklyn Nets (2012-14) as an assistant trainer.

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Dorvilien started his career with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 as the team’s equipment manager and assistant trainer. He spent six seasons with the Spurs organization, including the team’s NBA Championship campaign in 2006-07. During his time in San Antonio, Dorvilien also served as the head athletic trainer and strength coach for the team’s (then) D League affiliate Austin Spurs during the team’s 2010-11 D-League Championship season.

A native of the Bahamas, Nixon received a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Park University before earning his master’s degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2004. After completing his education, Dorvilien served one year as the Red Raiders’ athletic trainer for track and field before joining the Spurs.

Education: Park University (B.S.); Texas Tech University (M.S.)

Hometown: Bahamas

NBATA Member Since: 2005

Nixon Dorvilien MAT, ATC, PES, CES

Nixon.dorvilien@utahjazz.com

Ndorvilien@gmail.com

Twitter @ndorvilien

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