Question about Elton Brand

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #1 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:48 pm

Even though Elton Brand had a terrific comeback and dominated the NBA after injury. The fact still remains, that he's what, 28/29? And coming off of an ACL injury. My Sixers are trying to get into the Elton Brand sweep-stakes. I personally dislike the move, given we're a team that runs in transition and he simply won't be able to do that. But, the move could work if he's a guy that can set plays out of the double-team.

So, the million dollar(in this case, 15-16 million dollar) question is: Can Elton Brand pass out of the double-team. Or is his effectiveness purely being a scorer?

Sixersftw · Post #2 » by **Sixersftw** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:53 pm

he didn't have an acl injury. Achilles.

Sid the Squid · Post #3 » by **Sid the Squid** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:35 pm

Philly radio station reporting Achilles is signing with the 76ers

GuyverX · Post #4 » by **GuyverX** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:42 pm

Sid the Squid wrote:Philly radio station reporting Achilles is signing with the 76ers

Reporting or guessing? There's a big difference.

ClipperDomination · Post #5 » by **ClipperDomination** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:44 pm

^ I just heard he may be signing with the 76ers as early as Wednesday. Hopefully this is false info.

Post #6 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:05 am

Leverage.

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #7 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:01 am

Answer the question, please. No means to be rude, but I posted to get a perspective on Brand's passing game. Not whether or not he signs with us.

GuyverX · Post #8 » by **GuyverX** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:06 am

Brand can pass out of the double team at times or turn it over. It's 50/50. :lol:

Don't expect any Vlade Divac passes for easy buckets out of the post though. His passes are generally going to out to the backcourt and then re-post. Andre Miller is the worst PG to pair Brand with, IMHO. We've seen it before and it doesn't work because Miller can't shoot.

Relentless88 · Post #9 » by **Relentless88** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:07 am

You shouldn't ask this, Clipper fans are pretty angry and depressed right now. I wanted the Clippers to be good next season.

Basketballfan423514 · Post #10 » by **Basketballfan423514** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:10 am

guyver, gonna have to get rid of that sig now

what a depressing day to be a clipper fan. From the high of getting Baron to the low of this......

GuyverX · Post #11 » by **GuyverX** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:10 am

Relentless88 wrote:You shouldn't ask this, Clipper fans are pretty angry and depressed right now. I wanted the Clippers to be good next season.

My take is pretty accurate. Brand is not the best passer in the world. He's average. He can kick it out if doubled but he doesn't create for others the way you think he would out of a double. He's best if paired with good shooters in the back court.

Basketballfan423514 wrote:guyver, gonna have to get ride of that sig now

what a depressing day to be a clipper fan. From the high of getting Baron to the low of this......

Yeah, I know...I'll probably make a new one tonight. :-?

JJ LoDuca · Post #12 » by **JJ LoDuca** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:13 am

Yeah Guyv, drop that sig ASAP. I can't stand looking at the mug of a traitor.

GuyverX · Post #13 » by **GuyverX** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:15 am

JJ LoDuca wrote:Yeah Guyv, drop that sig ASAP. I can't stand looking at the mug of a traitor.

Okay, sig's deleted. :waaa: