Does Elton Brand really want to win?
Let’s take a look at the potential rosters/situations of the teams involved to see which one gives Brand the best opportunity to compete for a championship. Philadelphia 76ers Starters: Samuel Dalembert / Elton Brand / Thaddeus Young / Andre Iguodala / Andre Miller Top reserves: Louis Williams / Reggie Evans / Willie Green / Jason Smith / Marreese Speights Subjective: • Brand is from New York and coming to Philadelphia would bring him back East closer to his roots • Playing in the weaker Eastern Conference from a competition standpoint gives him the best chance to compete for a championship • Playing along side a defensive-minded center always tends to benefit scoring PFs like Brand • Not a one-year wonder. With the young on this team and the addition of Brand the Sixers should only get better and be in contention for at least the next 3-4 years (if Andre Miller stays) • Team up with his old point guard Andre Miller again • With the addition of Brand the Sixers must get a perimeter sho