8. Industry City is home to the Brooklyn Nets Training Center
In 2014, the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets made the decision to move their training center to the Industry City complex. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Training Center opened in 2016 and was built on the eighth floor and rooftop of an empty warehouse in Industry City on 39th Street, occupying 70,000 square feet in total. The facility has two-full basketball courts, a weight room, a training pool, two hydro pools, a rooftop entertainment space, an 18-seat multimedia theater, 3,000 square feet of hospitality/players’ lounge space, and a media interview/workroom. Its exterior design consists of dark metal and glass set against interior finishes that combine an industrial vibe with softer materials creating an overall look that pays homage to Brooklyn’s gritty manufacturing history.
HSS, the official hospital of the Brooklyn Nets, is the leading orthopedic hospital in the country with a highly respected sports medicine program that is the largest and most active in the nation. With a specialization in treating high-performing athletes, HSS is known for its innovation in athletic injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, boasting a research institute complete with 20 laboratories and 300 staff members dedicated to the advancement of musculoskeletal health. In addition, the Hospital for Special Surgery Training Center also hosts youth basketball clinics, community events, and local business development functions.
