PHILADELPHIA 76ers
Performance & Sports Medicine Staff
Wells Fargo Center · Philadelphia, PA
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Kevin Johnson
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Pascual Guerrero
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Mike Mancias
Kevin Johnson
Head Athletic Trainer / Director of Medical Services
🎓 Education: Indiana State University (B.S.)
📍 Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 1994
ABOUT KEVIN
Kevin Johnson began serving as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2003. A certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Johnson served as Chairman of the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) from 2015- 2017. He spent seven seasons as the head athletic trainer for the Washington Wizards (1994-95 to 2000-01) and four seasons as an assistant trainer with the Indiana Pacers (1990-91 to 1993-94). Prior to joining the NBA ranks, Johnson served as an assistant athletic trainer for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.
Johnson graduated from Indiana State University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, with a specialization in Athletic Training. He is also certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
In 2001 and 2017, Johnson served as the head athletic trainer for the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Also in 2017, selected as NBATA Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and received American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine “Excellence in Athletic Training” award. An active member of Big Brothers of America, Johnson resides in Annapolis, Md., with his wife Sheila and their children, Mitchell and Jai.
Pascual Guerrero
Director of Rehabilitation/ Assistant Athletic Trainer
🎓 Education: Long Island University (B.S./M.S.); Stony Brook University (DPT)
📍 Hometown: Elmhurst, NY
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2016
ABOUT PASCUAL
Pascual Guerrero started with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. Guerrero began as the Assistant Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist for the team for 4 seasons before being promoted to Athlete Rehabilitation Coordinator / Athletic Trainer. He previously served as Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist with Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club (NYCFC). Guerrero began his athletic training career as a graduate student at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University pursuing his Master’s Degree in athletic training and sports science. He became involved in the Athletic Training Student Club and eventually became President during his graduate year. During his tenure at LIU he also completed a variety of internships with different professional sports organizations. This included two summer athletic training internships with the NFL’s Detroit Lions and seasonal athletic training internships with the New York Knicks from 2007-2010. He also became a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) in 2009 and corrective exercise specialist (CES) in 2010. After finishing his seasonal internship with the Knicks in 2010 he pursued an assistant athletic training position with St. John’s University of the Big East Conference working with men’s soccer and lacrosse. Guerrero continued his educational development in 2011 when he decided to pursue his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) at Stony Brook University.
Pascual’s interest in manual therapy techniques include active release therapy, dry needling, and spinal manipulation as well as movement screening and injury risk assessment. Guerrero is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
The Elmhurst, New York native attended St. Francis Preparatory High School and is fluent in Spanish. He enjoys reading, cycling, swimming, a good movie, traveling, and hiking in his free time.
Pascual resides in Philadelphia, PA with his wife and two children.
Mike Mancias
Athletic Trainer
🎓 Education: The University of Texas-Pan American (B.S.)
📍 Hometown: Brownsville, TX
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2005
ABOUT MIKE
A member of the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) since 2005, Mike Mancias has dedicated more than two decades to the NBA, building an accomplished career in athletic training, player performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Mancias joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026–27 NBA season as Athletic Trainer and Athletic Performance Liaison, bringing extensive experience supporting elite athletes throughout their professional careers.
Prior to joining Philadelphia, Mancias spent eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers (2018–2026), contributing to the organization's athletic performance program through injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and comprehensive player care both at home and on the road. During his tenure, he was part of the Lakers' 2020 NBA Championship team, which secured the franchise's 17th title.
Before joining the Lakers, Mancias served on the Cleveland Cavaliers' athletic performance staff from 2014 to 2018. During that time, he helped implement athletic training and strength and conditioning protocols that contributed to the Cavaliers' historic first NBA Championship in 2016.
From 2010 to 2014, Mancias served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Miami Heat, playing an integral role in the organization's back-to-back NBA Championship runs in 2012 and 2013. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2005 to 2010.
Mancias began his involvement with the NBA in 1998, working at the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, Nike Desert Classic, and NBA Summer Leagues in Atlanta, Boston, Orlando, and Las Vegas. His experience also extends to international basketball, having served as an Associate Athletic Trainer for the gold medal-winning USA Men's Olympic Basketball Teams at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games.
Throughout his career, Mancias has worked more than 16 NBA All-Star Games and 10 NBA Finals, establishing himself as a respected professional in athletic training and sports performance.
Mancias is a certified athletic trainer and member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He also holds Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
A native of Brownsville, Texas, Mancias earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Texas–Pan American in 2000.