Elton Brand is 6-foot-8-inches tall — 6-9 in sneakers.
Really.
Seriously.
Stop snickering.
Despite the rash of rumors to the contrary that momentarily threatened to topple the former Duke star from the upper echelon of the first round of the NBA draft, the truth is finally out there.
To be safe, Charlotte measured him three times during Tuesday’s workout at the Hornets’ Training Facility.
Just to cover all bases, of course.
"It seems like earlier I was shrinking everyday," said Brand with his trademark grin. "I’m back to 6-8 — 6-9 with sneakers on. I got my height back somehow."