Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is going to serve has the sports medicine provider for the Birmingham Squadron, the G League affiliate of the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans.

During the 2021-22 season, Emily Bell Casey MD, non-surgical sports medicine physician, and Michael Ryan MD, orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist are collaborating as the Squadron's team physicians to proactively keep the players safe and prevent serious injuries.

"Since the season tipped off in November, it's been great getting to know the Squadron coaching staff and players while working alongside the team's athletic trainer, Gilchrist Schmidt," Michael Ryan, MD said.

"Being able to serve other sports programs alongside Dr. Ryan through the years has allowed us to create a teamwork synergy," Emily Bell Casey, MD said. "We already work together to care for the student athletes at Samford University and Spain Park High School and now we're excited for the opportunity to work with the Squadron."