By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor 
The Philadelphia 76ers made an addition to their front office this morning, hiring Elton Brand as a consultant in player development.
Here's the official statement from the Sixers:
"We are extremely excited to bring Elton Brand back into the organization where he will be a valuable resource to our young and developing team," said Bryan Colangelo, team president of basketball operations. "Elton's leadership and character displayed throughout his playing career as a player align perfectly with our vision, direction and culture of this basketball team, coaching staff and management group."
Brand, 37, was signed to a one-year deal this offseason, but retired in October. He played in 17 games for Philadelphia during the 2015-16 season, averaging 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
The Sixers signed Brand, at the time one of the best forwards in the league, to a five-year deal worth nearly $80 million after deciding to opt out of his contract with the Clippers in July of 2008. In four years with the team, he averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, but injuries and under-performance led to the Sixers waiving him in July of 2012. Overall, he had a very strong career and became a valuable mentor to young centers on the Sixers roster over the last year.
Brand, known to many around the league as the "Old School Chevy" finished his career with averages of 15.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.1 APG, and 1.7 BPG in 1,058 total regular season contests.
