Player Profile
The two-time All-Star Brand has established himself as one of the top power forwards of the NBA, averaging 18.3 points, 9.4 rebounds (3.5 being offensive rebounds) and 1.9 blocks in his career (as of the end of the 2011–12 season).
Brand uses his wide and thick body and surprising athleticism for a man his weight in order to out-muscle his opponents. His large wingspan also allows Brand to be a proficient shot blocker.
In his first years in the league, he had a few, but effective and powerful moves underneath the basket which already made him an effective post player. It was not until the beginning of the 2005–06 season when Brand became one of the best power forwards of the NBA. During the off-season prior to the 2005–06 season, he trimmed his weight from 265 lb. down to 254 lb. in order to increase his quickness. He also worked on adding more finesse moves underneath the basket so that he could score without having to utilize power all the time. But most importantly, he worked on his shooting range and developed a dependable 18 ft. jumper. As a result, he raised his scoring by 4.7 points in that season.
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