Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 3:08 PM | 5 comments |
 

Brand Says "Phillies, Absolutely''
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Elton Brand grew up in upstate New York and played the majority of his NBA career in Los Angeles. He didn't arrive in Philadelphia until last season. So where, as the Phillies prepare to face the Yankees, does he place his World Series allegiance?

''Phillies, absolutely,'' the 76ers' power forward said after practice today at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, completing preparations for tonight's NBA regular-season opener in Orlando.

Not that it was always that way.

''Actually, my grandfather was a (Toronto) Blue Jays fan,'' Brtand said, laughing. ''I think that was when they played the Phillies in the World Series, too, so I was watching the Blue Jays. I don't know why, but he didn't like the Yankees or the Mets. He never had an allegiance to the New York teams.''

Brand admitted becoming a convert as he watched the Phillies in their run to last season's championship.

''I watched that run, and this year's run again, and I'm rooting for them, for sure,'' he said. ''It's amazing, because there's a good vibe around the city that makes you want to be a part of it. It's definitely inspirational.''

 
Posted by Phil Jasner @ 3:08 PM  Permalink | 5 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:57 PM, 10/27/2009
    Good stuff Brand....Now mimic what you see
    — jaydes
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:29 AM, 10/28/2009
    Yes Brand watch and learn follow the leader MR
    — philliesforlife0444
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:49 AM, 10/29/2009
    Brand needs to shut up and play. Too much talking over the past year and a half, with little play- especially last game and preseason.
    — xing
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:04 PM, 10/29/2009
    Shut up and play? He can't say he's rooting for the Phillies. He's a classy guy regardless of his play and injuries.
    — brian2706
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:24 PM, 10/29/2009
    And who is rooting for Brand?
    — starbird


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