Al Horford Articles - Page 17

Boston CelticsBrad Stevens will never tell Al Horford not to shoot threes

As the game as evolved, so has its big men. Al Horford has been one player, originally known for his back-to-the-basket game, that is now proving his valuable more so by being a threat to shoot from the outside. The Celtics center is hitting a modest 33.3 percent this season while increasing his attempts month […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford's sister says the Celtics need to trade for a center

When the Boston Celtics signed Al Horford to a max contract last summer, they believed they already had the missing piece to their championship quest and that he would be their center of the future. However, even with a 20-14 record, the Bean Town team is still not thought to be contenders to dethrone the Cleveland […]

Boston CelticsCarmelo Anthony on scrap with Al Horford: 'Dominican versus Puerto Rican'

A high-scoring Christmas Day outing between New York and Boston didn’t exactly draw the best of the holiday spirit, as Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and Celtics center Al Horford had a heated exchange during the third quarter, forcing their respective teammates to come in and separate them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U6LbLgazSc Both players were assessed a technical foul after the […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford strongly considered the Thunder in free agency

When free agency started last summer, Al Horford generated a lot of interest from various teams as one of the most highly touted players up for grabs. He may have ultimately decided to play for the Boston Celtics, but Horford recently revealed that he strongly considered the Oklahoma City Thunder as well. Not only was the […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford reflects on his long, frustrating recovery from concussion

Earlier this season, Boston Celtics‘ center Al Horford suffered a concussion after hitting his head against a teammate during one of their practices. He was placed under the league’s concussion protocol and had to go through a number of tests with increasing difficulty before getting cleared to return to action. The 30-year-old Florida product eventually […]

Boston CelticsRockets were Al Horford's second choice in free agency

During last summer’s free agency, one of the more coveted players was former Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford. He received a lot of interest from teams before eventually choosing to sign a four-year $113 million deal with the Boston Celtics. When his team visited the Houston Rockets on Monday night, Horford admitted that he really considered playing […]

Boston CelticsShaquille O'Neal to free agents: 'Boston is a great place to play'

Danny Ainge had a pretty simple plan. Once the Celtics championship roster began to age, he wanted to make a move to be competitive in the future. Stockpiling assets for a big score down the road was something he felt would work well in the end. After Beantown’s Big 3 era had dissipated, things have […]

Boston CelticsJae Crowder calls out teammates to get the ball more to Al Horford

After signing last summer with the Boston Celtics for four years, $113 million, many expected Al Horford to be the team’s focal point on offense. However, that has not been the case so far this season and he has been averaging the fewest points in five years. The team’s starting small forward, Jae Crowder, took […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford defends missing game vs. Heat for daughter's birth

Boston Celtics’ center Al Horford had just returned last week from a nine-game absence after suffering a concussion, and on Monday night, he decided to skip their game against the Miami Heat to attend to his wife, who just gave birth to their daughter. His decision drew a lot of criticism from the media and […]

Boston CelticsIsaiah Thomas: Celtics gave up against Warriors

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas is disgusted at the performance output from his team in the Friday night matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics were the first team to successfully win at Oracle Arena last season, and have formed sort of a rivalry with the west coast powerhouse. Jae Crowder recently made comments about […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford seals victory for Celtics with two huge plays in return

Welcome back, Al Horford. If his game-winning tip-in shot wasn’t enough, how about a block at the buzzer for good measure? That’s all Horford did in his return to the Celtics’ lineup after missing the last nine games. Horford’s tip came with a second left to give the Celtics a 94-92 lead over the Pistons. […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green says Celtics fans are 'desperate'

The Golden State Warriors took on the Boston Celtics Friday night in Beantown which did not end so well for the home team. The Warriors had control of the game from beginning to end and finished it off with a 104-88 win. Fans at TD Garden booed Kevin Durant because he chose to be a […]

Boston CelticsReport Update: Al Horford declared out vs. Warriors

Boston Celtics center Al Horford will not play tonight against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Brad Stevens told reporters after the pre-game shootaround. The team will likely roll with Kelly Olynyk at center as they have been the past five games. “Al had by far his best day [Thursday]. He did some 3-on-3, some […]

Boston CelticsReport: Al Horford a game-time decision, Jae Crowder out vs. Warriors

Despite the noise of Jae Crowder‘s rancor for Kevin Durant‘s offseason choice, the gritty Boston Celtics forward has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Golden State Warriors, according to Jeff Goodman of ESPN. The Celtics, who were the only NBA team to beat the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers on their home court last […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford is struggling through recovery, timetable still uncertain

The Boston Celtics ‘offseason acquisition in Al Horford is still dealing with lingering effects of a concussion and is uncertain when he’ll play again. He was originally diagnosed with a concussion when he was inadvertently struck by a teammate during a practice on Oct. 31. The Florida product went on the team’s recent two-game road trip with hopes of returning to […]

Boston CelticsBrad Stevens takes shot on own team

The Boston Celtics had their worst loss of the season so far after suffering a 123-107 defeat at home against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Emmanuel Mudiay led the Mile High City team’s charge as he scored 24 points in the first quarter alone, finishing with a total of 30 points in the matchup. […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford out for the next two games due to concussion

Boston Celtics center Al Horford has been placed on the NBA’s concussion protocol after getting hit in the head during the team’s practice on Monday. He will miss the Celtics’ next two games against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. The Celtics just announced that Al Horford has been placed […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford says Amir Johnson helped ease him into transition

After signing a max contract last July to bring his talents to the Boston Celtics, center Al Horford began his transition of moving in to his new team and new city. With a lot of adjustments to make, things became easier with the help of his teammate, Amir Johnson. The 6-foot-9 forward eased Horford’s immersion […]

Boston CelticsIsaiah Thomas on the most sensible trade for Boston

Last season, the Boston Celtics made a lot of noise in the Eastern Conference by finishing with a winning record and making it to the playoffs. They started the year without an established go-to-guy but were able to produce an all-star in point guard Isaiah Thomas. This offseason, the team was able to sign their prized free […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford was bailed out by Big Papi on his wedding day

With the MLB season coming to an end Sunday, more stories of Boston Red Sox darling David Ortiz are coming to light. Boston Celtics new signing Al Horford recalled a particularly significant event that told him a lot about Ortiz’s persona. Here’s an excerpt from the story, as told by Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Sharp: It […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Smart draws praises from coach and star teammate

The Boston Celtics last won a title eight years ago with their “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and recently-retired Kevin Garnett. After losing all portions of its three-headed monster, the franchise never duplicated their success in 2008. After turning a lot of heads last season by making a run in the playoffs when almost everyone didn’t […]

Boston CelticsBrad Stevens wants the Celtics to be a blue collar team

Since Brad Stevens started coaching one of the most successful franchises in NBA history, the Boston Celtics, he has always preached the value of hard work. Last season, the team overachieved by making a run in the playoffs with the majority of basketball experts, including seasoned analysts, not giving them a chance of reaching the postseason. Despite […]

NBADanny Ainge sees Kevin Garnett in Al Horford

The Boston Celtics will always have a special place in the heart of Kevin Garnett, and vice versa, for obvious reasons. Garnett won his single championship in Boston and the title conquest also was the franchise’s first in more than two decades. This year, the Celtics are once again among the top Eastern Conference teams […]

Boston CelticsVideo: 2006 and 2007 champion Gators return to Florida to perform Two Bit cheer

The Florida Gators’ back-to-back basketball champion team of 2006 and 2007 had a recent trip to its alma mater. The players, led by NBA stars Joakim Noah, Al Horford, and Corey Brewer, performed the school’s traditional Two Bit cheer that has been conducted by different honorary individuals since 2008. The Two Bit cheer was started […]

Boston CelticsPlaying Al Horford 10 times last season gave Brad Stevens valuable insight

The Boston Celtics have a storied past, and acquiring four-time All-Star Al Horford will go down as one of the better moves in the team’s history. Horford fits seamlessly into Brad Stevens‘ system – one that is similar to what Mike Budenholzer implemented with the Hawks. But he also adds two special facets that the Celtics need: rim protection and a franchise-altering […]

Boston CelticsJames Young could be saying goodbye to Boston eventually

The Boston Celtics have a bright future ahead of them, starting this coming season. They had one of the busier summers among the teams in the NBA. They were able to make a good impression on Kevin Durant and gave themselves a decent chance of landing him in free agency. Though the C’s missed out on […]

Boston CelticsAvery Bradley believes Al Horford will bring Celtics' defense to new heights

Even though the Boston Celtics failed to haul in their top free agent target in Kevin Durant, they still managed to land Al Horford. Many considered him to be the second best player available in free agency. With one of the deepest teams in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics hope the addition of Horford will […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap receives assurance from Hawks regarding his immediate future

Since the recent acquisition of center Dwight Howard, the Atlanta Hawks have had to do some damage control with All-Star forward Paul Millsap. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders the Hawks have assured Millsap that they have no intents to trade him. Paul Millsap’s trade chances “The only reason Millsap’s name gets talked about in trade […]

Boston CelticsKristin Ledlow: Al Horford on Celtics is "more monumental" than people think

Kristen Ledlow is a big fan of Al Horford, and she feels his decision to join the Boston Celtics means bigger than many think. In an interview on the Celtics Beat Podcast, Ledlow spoke about her expectations of Horford in Boston. The Celtics will face off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Christmas […]

NBARudy Gobert, Nikola Jokic, and Kristaps Porzingis round up ESPN's top foreign players list

Over the past few years, the NBA has had a tremendous increase of international players bringing their talents to the league. This goes to show how the popularity of basketball has grown around the world. A perfect example is this year’s Rio Olympics, where a record 47 players from the association are competing and representing […]

Boston CelticsIsaiah Thomas is raving about his new veteran teammates

After years of being that up and coming team, the Boston Celtics are finally looking to have come out of their shell. Bannered by a young and fighting core led by Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder, along with coach Brad Stevens’ guidance, the Celtics have transformed themselves from being fringe playoff qualifiers, into becoming an […]

Boston CelticsBrad Stevens shares the Celtics' pitches to Al Horford and Kevin Durant

The Boston Celtics entered the summer as one of the biggest threats to nab one or two of the top free agents available. Danny Ainge went out to the field armed with significant cap space and a bevy of assets, and he set his eyes on Kevin Durant and Al Horford – two of the […]

Boston CelticsKelly Olynyk is excited by the arrival of Al Horford in Boston

Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk has an important season ahead of him. The Canadian big man is currently a part of Brad Stevens’ rotation but his name is often mentioned in trade discussions in the media, and it’s not clear if they plan to re-sign him if he stays. Olynyk has developed into a solid player […]

Boston CelticsJae Crowder's pitch that convinced Al Horford to join the Celtics in free agency

Boston Celtics center Al Horford was a highly coveted free agent this summer. He has a diverse skill set on the basketball court. Horford can score from inside the paint, he hit shots consistently from the elbow area, and he can even sink occasional three-pointers if left open. Horford averaged 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' 2016 draft pick Guerschon Yabusele signs Shanghai Sharks

The 16th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Guerschon Yabusele, has decided to leave the NBA to sign with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association on a one-year deal. Yabusele may have signed to play overseas in China due to the fact that the team that drafted him, the Boston Celtics, have a […]

Boston CelticsCeltics had grand plan to form a big three of Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford

The Boston Celtics are always mentioned when a trade rumor for a big name player is circulating around the NBA. It’s no secret that they want to create a big three, replicating successful ones such as Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish, as well as Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett. It seems […]

Atlanta HawksKent Bazemore gets emotional during press conference after re-signing with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks re-introduced returning free agent Kent Bazemore on Wednesday. He spoke with other teams this summer, but eventually felt the Hawks were truly his best choice. Bazemore signed with the Hawks for $70 million over the next four years. He will retain his starting position and come back to a slightly different team, […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford denies that fans were the reason be left Atlanta for Boston

Other than Kevin Durant‘s move to the Golden State Warriors and Dwyane Wade prying himself away from South Beach for the Chicago Bulls, Al Horford‘s decision to leave the Atlanta Hawks for the Boston Celtics was the most important and NBA landscape=shifting change during free agency. Horford was coveted by teams around the league due […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford discusses decision of leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Boston Celtics

Even before last season ended, there was already a lot of talk about where one of the elite big men of the league would end up. Surely, there was no shortage of suitors for the services of then Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford, but when free agency came knocking, he ultimately chose to join the […]

Atlanta HawksJarret Jack signs with the Atlanta Hawks for a veteran's minimum

Th Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent point guard Jarret Jack for the veteran’s minimum as reported by Shams Charania of the Vertical: Free agent Jarrett Jack has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2016 This is a great pick up […]

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