L.A. Times Columnist Really Wants Elton Brand to Remain a Clipper

Filed under: Clippers, NBA Media Watch, NBA Rumors, NBA VideosIt's not every day that you see tenured sports columnists making pleas -- on camera -- to a team's superstar that could possibly be skipping town for more money as a free agent. But that's exactly what we have here, as L.A. Times writer Bill Plaschke makes an impassioned (if somewhat odd) little video asking Elton Brand to remain a Clipper. Is it really that serious? I wasn't thinking that Brand would actually leave once Baron Davis signed, and after all, Baron isn't worried. And now that I hear how Brand could be one of the few NBA players to negotiate a no-trade clause into his next contract with the Clippers, I think it's even more likely he'll stay. Either way, it's supposed to be resolved in the next day or two, so stay tuned.[via SLAM]Permalink | Email this |... [read full story]