This time, the Warriors are losing a secret weapon.



Chelsea Lane, the Warriors’ head of physical performance and sports medicine, confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday morning that she is leaving the franchise after three seasons. She is taking a position with the Atlanta Hawks: Executive Director of Athletic Performance and Sports Medicine.



Lane gained attention for her work with Stephen Curry, who has a history of ankle issues and has dealt with two MCL sprains on her watch. She became beloved by the players because of her holistic approach and honesty. The Australian-born Lane was the only woman in the NBA to oversee a team’s training staff.



She took a unique path to the NBA bench and became a sort of celebrity as the only woman on the sidelines with her cropped blond hair and the collar flipped up on her polo. The Athletic previously shared her story and her importance to the Warriors. This is a big loss for the Warriors as Lane was trusted in...