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Elton Brand Has Earned His Roster Spot

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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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

But Why Bryan?

A trademark of a Colangelo team is the culture.  It’s more than building a roster, it’s about building a cohesive team with a winning attitude.

Elton Brand delivers that 100 percent each day.

In the NBA season, teams can dress 13 players per game.  Ultimately, two players must sit it out.   In the past three years, the 76ers had a rehabbing player fill one of the two reserve spots. However, last season, those injuries swelled the ranks to a point where the team activated Brand to play, and even start.

The roster this season should have less risk of multiple injuries.  So the team, and head coach Brett Brown, will need to make the tougher decisions about healthy scratches.  Elton Brand affords the team that opportunity.