The O.G. of the Sixers’ coaching staff is being elevated to an even bigger role. Elton Brand, who previously served as a Player Development Consultant for the team, is being elevated to GM of the Delaware 87ers, according to a new report from Yahoo’s Shams Charania.
Sources: Philadelphia plans to hire former NBA All-Star Elton Brand as GM of G League team. Brand has served as a development consultant.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 28, 2017
The Sixers did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter, but a team source indicated that a formal announcement could come within the next 48 hours.