CAMDEN, N.J. -- The Philadelphia 76ers formally introduced Elton Brand on Thursday as their new general manager, the culmination of a months-long process to identify and install a new senior basketball executive.
Sitting alongside Brand at the dais, Philadelphia controlling owner Joshua Harris cited his new general manager's work ethic, intelligence and lengthy career in the NBA.
"He represents everything we aspire to be as an organization," Harris said. "It's a players' league, and Elton is universally respected. He has a remarkable understanding of the game, knows how players feel and react, knows what's important to them.