Al Horford is weighing retirement or a potential move to the Golden State Warriors, who have identified him as a top target.
Al Horford is at a crossroads in his career, with league sources confirming that the Golden State Warriors have made the veteran big man a prime target if he chooses to keep playing.
Al Horford
Al Horford
Team: Boston Celtics
Position: C
Age: 39
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 113 kg
Birth place: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
The 39-year-old is reportedly considering retirement after winning his first NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
While Horford isn’t expected to make a final decision this weekend, the Warriors are monitoring the situation closely, hoping to add the experienced forward-center to their roster.
Horford averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over 60 regular-season games last season, starting 42 of them.
In the playoffs, he contributed 8.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while helping the Celtics capture the 2024 title.
A five-time All-Star and respected locker room leader, Horford has played for four NBA teams during his career: the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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