Elton Brand & the New Sixers
Crossing Broad Last week I was swamped at work. With so many more things to do than time to do them, I shouted into the void “Is there anyone else with this much work to do?” To my amazement, the void shouted back, a low rumble like a classic Chevy: “Look at the Sixers bench, dude!” It was Elton Brand. I realized then that his task of adding actual depth to the Sixers bench was far more daunting than my own. His work to strengthen Philadelphia’s starting five was acclaimed at