Elton Brand retires. 2016 version.

[jimsumner]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Elton-Brand-retires-after-17-seasons.html

[BD80]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Elton-Brand-retires-after-17-seasons.html

I guess he wasn't the answer at point guard

[Ichabod Drain]

I guess he wasn't the answer at point guard

Tyus Jones could be.

[sagegrouse]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Elton-Brand-retires-after-17-seasons.html

By reputation, he is a class act, and will have a place in basketball for a long time.

I met him only once -- waiting for the 2001 team to return to the hotel after beating Arizona for the National Championship. This huge figure moved in front of us in a poorly lit back entry, one of many greeting the champions. I said quietly to Ms. Grouse, "That's Elton Brand." He heard me, turned around with a big smile on his face, shook our hands, and chatted for a moment or so. Class act, I'd agree.

[MChambers]

By reputation, he is a class act, and will have a place in basketball for a long time.

I met him only once -- waiting for the 2001 team to return to the hotel after beating Arizona for the National Championship. This huge figure moved in front of us in a poorly lit back entry, one of many greeting the champions. I said quietly to Ms. Grouse, "That's Elton Brand." He heard me, turned around with a big smile on his face, shook our hands, and chatted for a moment or so. Class act, I'd agree.

He's always seemed like one of the really good guys. Plus, he's probably the only NBA player to produce a movie nominated for a Golden Satellite Award, "Rescue Dawn". Worth watching.

[-jk]

He's always seemed like one of the really good guys. Plus, he's probably the only NBA player to produce a movie nominated for a Golden Satellite Award, "Rescue Dawn". Worth watching.

His jersey is waiting in the wings. Finish it, Elton...

-jk