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Elton Brand Has Earned His Roster Spot

By Bret Stuter

Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) lands on the scorers table after saving a ball from going out of bounds against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets won 100-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) lands on the scorers table after saving a ball from going out of bounds against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets won 100-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) lands on the scorers table after saving a ball from going out of bounds against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets won 100-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) lands on the scorers table after saving a ball from going out of bounds against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets won 100-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Elton Brand was signed for more than a 20th player on the Philadelphia 76ers roster. He is likely to make the roster.

In the NBA, there is a customary blending of seasoned veterans and energetic youth which places a team on a road to consistent success. However, in the recent past, the Philadelphia 76ers had virtually abandoned that mix in efforts to accelerate developing a multitude of young players.

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That effort reached its apex in the 2015-2016 season when a rehabbing power forward Carl Landry was virtually the only long term veteran on the team. Ultimately, Landry would appear in just 36 of 82 games, and would start in 12 of those contests.

When the team reached an agreement with executive Jerry Colangelo, that changed.  He persuaded the team to trade for veteran point guard Ish Smith and to sign power forward Elton Brand to the team.

But the team lost their front court veteran presence when the team did not retain Brand, and eventually waived Landry.   Surprisingly, to fill the void left by Landry, the team returned Elton Brand to the roster on a one year deal.

And so, the speculation has begun in terms of just what role will Elton Brand play on the team this season? Would you be shocked to learn that it may be for the 15 man roster?