In their latest attempt to retool their locker room culture, the Philadelphia 76ers contacted former NBA players Elton Brand and Shane Battier to potentially serve as mentors for players.
David Aldridge of NBA.com reported the news Monday. It's unclear whether Brand or Battier are receptive to the potential roles, which are undefined at this time.
The news comes as part of a surprising midseason cultural shift. The Sixers announced Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo would be their new chairman of basketball operations earlier in December, a sign to some that general manager Sam Hinkie had lost trust within the organization.
Hinkie, 38, has led the Sixers on perhaps the most daring rebuilding effort in professional sports history since taking over in 2013. He's stripped the roster bare of veterans, drafted a series of high-upside, high-risk big men that haven't totally panned out and thumbed his nose at wins in favor of lottery balls.
While it appeared he had the full backing of Sixers ownership coming into the season, turmoil on and off of the court has led to an apparent change. Philadelphia hired ...
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Elton Brand, Shane Battier Reportedly Contacted by 76ers to Serve in Mentor Role
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