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Posted: Friday October 10, 2008 11:31AM; Updated: Friday October 10, 2008 11:31AM Power forward Elton Brand's arrival has ratcheted up expecations for the 76ers Along with adding Brand, Philadelphia retained all of last season's key players Coach Maurice Cheeks will have to keep this team from getting too overconfident offers his thoughts on the 76ers' prospects for the season: The 76ers are this year's "up-and-coming" team. Obviously, Elton Brand makes the Sixers better, but he's not the classic, back-to-the-basket power forward GM Ed Stefanski thinks he is, and his addition won't have the huge impact Stefanski expects. Stefanski also has high hopes for Thaddeus Young, but Young is a role player who is closer to being James Posey than James Worthy. Now there is talent on this team, so everything could fall into place and... [read full story]
