151 Results for elton brand

The other ex-Sixer

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...day is that I got a lot better. I learned a lot from both Reggie and Elton [Brand] -- things that I have worked hard on incorporating into my game. Sadly, the only viewers who...

Blog | December 02, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times: "Making his season's first appearance after sitting out the first 11 games because of a hamstring injury, Pau ...

Blog | November 20, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Mark Bradley of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "The Hawks won their 10th game of the nascent season Wednesday night. In 2004-05, this franchise man...

Blog | November 19, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Howard Beck of The New York Times: "On a recent night at Madison Square Garden, the camera focused on Mike D'Antoni as he plopped himself on the bench...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Monday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott Looking at the NBA's best records thus far. The Celtics have been celebrated for their tough early schedule, but Suns have the NBA...

Blog | November 16, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

John DeShazier of The Times-Picayune: "Byron Scott getting shoved out the door nine games into his sixth season in New Orleans, and less than two full...

Blog | November 13, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe: "The Celtics had to sign Rajon Rondo long-term, didn't they? He's far too good to be allowed to slip away, and what was ...

Blog | November 03, 2009

Thursday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott A study finds pro athletes are not more likely to commit crimes than ordinary citizens. Whoa. This is going to be controversial ...

Blog | October 29, 2009

Instant gratification delayed for Blake Griffin and the Clippers

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...what this public declaration of commitment means to a fan base that 15 months ago watched Elton Brand leave them at the altar after pledging his eternal devotion? It's an intoxicant, and by...

Blog | October 27, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Scott Cacciola of The Commercial-Appeal: "Allen Iverson's abilities are a gift, which even he recognizes. In the same way that musical prodig...

Blog | October 14, 2009

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...very well in Beijing. Hope in Philadelphia, where a 3-0 preseason has people feeling good. Elton Brand tells Philadunkia: "All the major injuries are totally behind me and I feel great...

Blog | October 13, 2009

Wednesday Mini-Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Jordan-Byron Russell charity game. (Hat Tip: McHale) The 76ers unveil their new (old) jerseys with Elton Brand on the podium showing off the gear. With today's event, Brand has now officially...

Blog | September 23, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Geoff Calkins of The Commercial Appeal: "Who will get more shots: Allen Iverson, Zach Randolph, Rudy Gay or O.J. Mayo? Which player will get in t...

Blog | September 10, 2009

Can Lou Williams Hold Down the Point for the Sixers?

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...to watch Eddie Jordan employ his system with the likes of Andre Iguodala, Thad Young, Williams, Elton Brand, Jason Kapono, and the decidedly un-Princeton-ish center, Samuel Dalembert. This isn't your prototypical...

Blog | August 18, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Mark Whicker of The Orange County Register: "They all wondered how Kurt Rambis, scion of the House of Laker, would cope with this plunge into NBA...

Blog | August 12, 2009