Brand ruptures tendon

ByReuters

Published 04/08/2007 at 06:53 GMT

Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery.

BASKETBALL 2006-2007 NBA Elton Brand LA Clippers

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The injury occurred during training on Friday, the Clippers said.

Brand was the team's leading scorer and rebounder last season, averaging 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds.

"It's unfortunate that this had to happen," Clippers vice president Elgin Baylor said in a statement.

07/02/2008 at 07:25

"I believe he'll be back 100 per cent as good as ever."

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