Deep Sixer: FanHouse Catches Up With Philadelphia's Elton Brand

one of the NBA's good guys? Yeah, of course. More than just his massive skills in the low post, there's a reason why the 76ers were quick to fork over $80 million-plus to bring him to Philly. Brand's smart, personable and genuinely a nice person. Perfect "face of the franchise" material, hence the massive payday. But just because Brand's a gentleman doesn't mean he always walks the line you'd expect. Brand was recently in New York and I got a chance to sit down with him. We talked candidly about everything from ballers bolting for Europe, to his leaving the Clippers, to his relationship with Baron Davis. Here's what he had to say: Kim: "This might be a funny place to start, but what are your thoughts on the recent trend of American players like Josh Childress signing with teams overseas for more money when they still have... [read full story]