- He is a former American professional basketball player
- He is the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers
- He was selected in the 1999 NBA draft
Elton Brand is a former American professional basketball player whose estimated net worth in 2023 is $70 million, having earned most of it from his playing career.
He is the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. Brand played basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and was selected in the 1999 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.
In his playing years, he played for the Chicago Bulls, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks.
The player was a key member of the US Men’s National Team, winning gold medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics, the 2003 FIBA Americas Championship and the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship.
The player retired from playing in 2016 and joined the Philadelphia 76ers front office as a consultant and was promoted to general manager two years later.
Elton Brand Biography
| Full name | Eltron Tyron Brand |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Height | 2.06 m |
| Place of birth | Cortlandt Manor, New York, U.S |
| Date of birth | March 11 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Net Worth
Elton Brand’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $70 million primarily from his playing career. In his NBA career, the player earned about $165 million in his salary.
In addition to his playing career, he also made a significant amount of money as a front-office executive and as a manager for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The brand has made investments in real estate and other investments.
Personal Life
Elton Brand was born on March 11 1979 in Cortlandt Manor, New York. He attended
Peekskill High School where he was a dominant force on the basketball court and was named New York State Mr. Basketball leading his team to two state championships.
Elton Brand. Photo/Hoops Habit
The player attended Duke University where he was a two-time All-American helping the team win the national championship.
He was also a member of the US men’s national team that won gold medals at the 1999 World University Games and the following year’s Summer Olympics.
After his sophomore year at Duke, he declared for the NBA draft and was selected as the first overall pick by the Chicago Bulls.
His rookie season was successful and was named Rookie of the Year a two-time NBA All-Star and an All-NBA Second Team selection.
The former player is a passionate advocate for social justice and was named to the NBA’s Social Justice Leadership Council.
Brand retired from playing basketball and is currently the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He is married to Shahara Simmons and they have two children together.
Career
Elton Brand had a successful NBA career for 17 years. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1999 NBA draft and since then, he played for several teams the Philadelphia 76ersUniversity, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks.
He attended Peekskill High School where he was a dominant force on the basketball court and was named New York State Mr. Basketball leading his team to two state championships.
Elton Brand. Photo/ESPN
The player attended Duke University where he was a two-time All-American helping the team win the national championship.
He was also a member of the US men’s national team that won gold medals at the 1999 World University Games and the following year’s Summer Olympics.
After his sophomore year at Duke, he declared for the NBA draft and was selected as the first overall pick by the Chicago Bulls.
His rookie season was successful and was named Rookie of the Year a two-time NBA All-Star and an All-NBA Second Team selection.
The former player is a passionate advocate for social justice and was named to the NBA’s Social Justice Leadership Council.
Brand retired from playing basketball and is currently the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He is married to Shahara Simmons and they have two children together.
Luxury Collection
Brand has an impressive net worth that can afford him the best cars in the world. He is known to be a fan of luxury cars and in his list, he owns;
- A Rolls-Royce
- A Bentley Bentayga
- A Mercedes Benz G Wagon
- 1963 Chevrolet Impala
- A 1970 Ford Mustang
FAQs
How old is he?
44 years old
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Which team selected him in the NBA?
Chicago Bulls
Is he still playing?
No
What is he currently doing?
He is the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers
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