Report | Philadelphia 76ers GM Elton Brand Rules Himself Out of Hornets Role
The Charlotte Hornets aren't even 48 hours into the search for their new President of Basketball Operations and General Manager positions. However, it appears they may have already missed out on one of their top candidates for the role already.
Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, a long time Sixers beat reporter has communicated that Brand has decided to remain in Philadelphia.
Keith Pompey - Despite being listed as a leading candidate for the Charlotte Hornets head of basketball operations position, Brand does not intend to pursue the opportunity, according to a league source. The Sixers general manager signed a long-term extension with the organization around the holidays and is committed to Philadelphia. He’s focused on getting the Sixers in the best position for a playoff run, the source added.
This announcement comes as a surprise considering 24 hours earlier the Charlotte Observer reported that Brand Brand along with Trajan Langdon were the "Early Frontrunners".
Brand's name had clearly been the most unpopular with fans among those reported. This was due to Brand's rocky tenure as the lead decision maker of the Philadelphia 76ers between 2018-20, headlined by choosing to pay Tobias Harris over Jimmy Butler.
For some this will viewed as good news, but Charlotte just lost their most experienced candidate and now must rely on someone who has never filled the position as lead decision maker before.
