Tyler Trumbauer
After returning to the NBA a year ago in a player/mostly mentor role for the Sixers, the organization resigned Elton Brand again for the 2016-17 season. However, it turns out he won’t be a part of the team, at least in a playing capacity, anymore. The 1999 top overall pick announced his retirement on Thursday afternoon at the Sixers’ practice facility.
Elton Brand has announced his retirement. pic.twitter.com/S49smnml6r
— Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoCSN) October 20, 2016
Brand did not specify what is in his next chapter.
Brand announces his retirement. He’s not sure of his step. He will talk to the Sixers about future opportunities. But he’s not sure.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 20, 2016
Multiple members of the Sixers team were in attendance for the announcement.
Members of Sixers supporting Elton Brand during retirement announcement. pic.twitter.com/zjzyuYtCwT
— Brian Seltzer (@brianseltzer) October 20, 2016
Brand played 17 seasons in the NBA for the Sixers, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and the Atlanta Hawks.