76ers to name Elton Brand General Manager
The former NBA big man will be the new GM of the 76ers
Elton Brand will be the new General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brand has been GM of the Delaware 87ers the past four years and was recently promoted vice president of the basketball operations.
Per ESPN, Brand made a strong impression on ownership and coach Brett Brown in the interview process, beating out several more experienced candidates inside and outside the Sixers organization, sources said. Ultimately, ownership believed Brand had sold them on vision, preparedness and the ability to grow into the role at a crucial time for the organization.
Brand has been GM of the Delaware 87ers the past four years and was recently promoted vice president of the basketball operations.
Per ESPN, Brand made a strong impression on ownership and coach Brett Brown in the interview process, beating out several more experienced candidates inside and outside the Sixers organization, sources said. Ultimately, ownership believed Brand had sold them on vision, preparedness and the ability to grow into the role at a crucial time for the organization.