Elton Brand
Basketball player and Two-time All-Star
Born
March 11th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played in the NBA for several teams including the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Achieved significant success during the career, including being selected as an All-Star twice. Contributed to the teams both as a scorer and rebounder, demonstrating versatile performance on the court. After retirement, transitioned into a front-office role, serving as the general manager of the 76ers.
Selected as a two-time NBA All-Star
Earned the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2000
Cumulative points total over 17,000 during the career
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