NBPA organised The Sanctuary in Andalucia: Spain hosted 20 players, including Klay Thompson

From July 21-26, PLYRS UNTD, the commercial and consumer-facing brand of the NBPA, hosted The Sanctuary, an offseason performance retreat for NBA players in Andalucia, Spain.

Since 2022, Spain has hosted NBA players for The Sanctuary to train, recover, and relax during the offseason. This year, 20 NBA players trained at “The Embassy”, a state-of-the-art facility where the players were training, working out and playing in 5 on 5 basketball games.

Hosted alongside The Sanctuary, the PLYRS Performance Summit, brought together athletes and leaders across sport, performance, and technology to explore opportunities and developments around athlete health and performance data.

Launched in 2023, the Performance Summit brings together athletes and leaders across sport, performance and technology to explore opportunities and developments around athlete health and performance data. The Performance Summit focuses on key areas relevant to athlete performance, including biomechanics, regenerative medicine, developments in sport technology, and more.

The partnership will also lead to the creation of a new committee to assess opportunities to advance innovation in athlete health data and sports performance. Together with Sports Data Labs, Cleveland Clinic and the NBPA will explore athlete-owned data infrastructure, technology platforms, and predictive performance insights.

“The future of athlete care extends far beyond treating injuries,” said Paul Saluan, M.D., director of Strategic Initiatives and Clinical Development for the Global Peak Performance Center at Cleveland Clinic. “This partnership brings together two organizations committed to helping athletes perform at their highest level while prioritizing their long-term health. We have a unique opportunity to connect directly with players, share our expertise in sports medicine and performance, and help advance new approaches that support athletes throughout their careers and beyond.”

The collaboration aligns with Cleveland Clinic’s work on the Global Peak Performance Center, an innovative hub focused on advancing human performance through world-class sports medicine, research, technology, and recovery services set to open next year. The GPPC will provide care for athletes of all ages and abilities. Insights gained through the partnership will help shape future athlete-focused programs and reinforce the center’s mission to improve health, performance, and longevity for athletes at all levels.

Additionally, several players took some time to explore the landscape of Spain, including a hiking trip at Caminito Del Rey.

 Full Attendance List