Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand is retiring, the NBA veteran announced Thursday. The Chicago Bulls selected the Duke standout with the No. 1 pick of the 1999 NBA draft. Brand shared Rookie of the Year honors with Steve Francis for the 1999-2000 season. He played 17 seasons in the NBA and was in his second stint with the 76ers when he announced his decision to retire. Read more http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...76ers-forward-elton-brand-retiring-17-seasons