Elton Brand announces his retirement after 17 NBA seasons

Thursday, following practice at the Philadelphia 76ers’ training complex, Elton Brand revealed his intent to retire upon the conclusion of the preseason.

“After 17 years of playing the game that I love, and it’s been great to me, I am officially retiring,” said the 37-year old power forward.

Brand, a two-time All-Star, averaged 15.9 points and 8.5 rebounds in 1,058 games with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and Sixers.