The veteran forwardcenter was named to the nbas alldefensive second team on wednesday, a first for the 11year veteran. His father, tito horford, played three years in the nba and several more overseas. Celtics still might be lucky after net loss of stars. The breakup doesnt really hit you until you see your ex with someone else such is the case for boston celtics fans and al horford. At age 31, horford just keeps getting better and better for the boston celtics. Center al horford and forward gordon hayward sat out wednesday with injuries, and jaylen brown was a late scratch due to an illness. Thank you al horford atlanta hawks highlights youtube. The freeagent big man officially signed with the philadelphia 76ers on wednesday, meaning the sixers could officially tweet a photo of horford in a no. Boston celtics teammates al horford, left, and kyrie irving talk during the second quarter of game 4 of a second round nba basketball playoff series against the milwaukee bucks at td garden in.
Kyrie irving scored 21 points, al horford had 20 points and 11 rebounds and boston celtics beat the charlotte hornets 10291 on wednesday night. Hawks power forward al horford doesnt seem too thrilled with the idea of embattled atlanta general manager danny ferry rejoining the. Why al horfords presence and versatility will be a big boon to the 76ers championship aspirations phillys newly acquired veteran offers an array of skills that could help propel the sixers to a. Al horford not thrilled with hawks gm danny ferrys return. A high school senior with autism prepares for the future. Of last seasons top 20paid nba players, a range that stretched from no. Robert williams to celtics one of many surprises at 2018. Al horford college stats college basketball at sports. It wont be flashy, but the matchup between brook lopez and al horford could be critical. Celtics, cavaliers win again to take 30 series leads. But the 20year old out of sierra canyon high school in california only provided modest production and now finds.
Al horford versus paul simon charity game in the works. In addition to kyrie irving, al horford is another potential addition to what could be an immense offseason haul for the nets, according to a league source. His game can last for another 34 years at a high level. Al horford went to grand ledge high school in michigan. Boston celtics al horford named to nba alldefensive. In the summer of 2000, horford and his family moved to lansing, michigan, where he attended grand ledge high school in grand ledge, michigan, and was a star on its basketball team horford holds seven school records. Tatum returned after missing sundays loss to san antonio because of a bruised back and scored all his points in the first half. Hes never had the shooting touch of teammate al horford, but center joakim. Latest on philadelphia 76ers power forward al horford including latest updated stats on espn. Horfords father, tito horford, also played basketball. Although al horford doesnt play for the celtics anymore.
Moved past andrew declerq into eighth in floridas alltime doubledouble record book. Projected by many as a possible lottery pick to the clippers at, williams instead. Why al horfords presence and versatility will be a big. Turned in a careerhigh 21 points and a seasonhigh rebounds to notch. The family later moved to michigan, where horford attended grand ledge high school. Atlanta hawks center al horford knocks a rebound away from boston celtics forward amir johnson during the first half in game 6 of a firstround nba basketball playoff series thursday, april 28. Former miss universe amelia vega and her nba pro husband al horford are. On february 27, 20, he scored a careerhigh 34 points in a 10291 win over the utah jazz. See more ideas about al horford, atlanta hawks and atlanta. A look at horfords stats over nine seasons in atlanta.
Al horford scored the goahead basket for boston late in overtime in a wild game 3 where the host philadelphia 76ers gave away the basketball and the confetti, leading the celtics to a 10198 win. Alfred joel horford reynoso born june 3, 1986 is a dominican professional basketball player. Ncaaf soccer sportsbook videos podcasts ncaab tennis golf. Free agent al horford has generated a lot of interest around the league. Horford put up 15 points 510 fg, 44 3pt, 12 ft, nine assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 34 minutes during thursdays 115106 victory over the knicks. Arelis reynoso, the mother of celtics player al horford, has been a sports journalist since. Al horford, the underachieving free agent pickup, buried a 3 that pushed the lead back to 10 and had the packed crowd rocking. Al horford praises warriors steph curry for 2016 dagger vs. His university of florida gators won two straight ncaa championships in 2006 and 2007. Irving played his first six seasons with cleveland. The story of al horfords basketball journey, as told by his mother. Al horford 42 fc a solid presence up front and one of the premier. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits.
Uf history in blocked shots 189 and seventh in school history in total rebounds. Horford rejoined the lineup after sitting out tuesdays tilt for rest. Allstar horford leading charmed life with whitehot hawks. Al horford tallied 20 points 811 fg, 46 3pt, 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in wednesdays 124106 win over the.
While the nbas list of stars from the sec isnt as long as that of the nfl, you can build a pretty strong starting five and bench from the conference. Al horford career bests and rankings, philadelphia sixers. Horford started out the game in dominant fashion, coming up with two early baskets where he displayed impressive. Puerto plata, puerto plata dominican republic nationality. Brooklyn is coming off a return to the playoffs following a threeyear hiatus. In the regular season, harden shot a careerhigh 46 percent on short. The 76ers will continue to use al horford off the bench. Al horford stuffs the stat sheet in wednesdays win. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. His signing simply hasnt worked out for the sixers. Thank you for being such a positive role model to everyone.
Horford hit a midrange jumper and simmons, who lost a tooth at some point in the first half, scored on a layup that gave the 76ers needed breathing room to seal the win. Al horford bleacher report latest news, videos and. Itll be virtually impossible to hold down stars giannis antetokounmpo and kyrie irving. Jon horford college stats college basketball at sports. Thank you for giving your all to atlanta for the past 9 years of your career. Kim kardashian brings back the 90s in a big way with a throwback snap from her high school prom with. Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the philadelphia 76ers center. He spreads the court at center and covers space extremely well.
Horford knee is probable for saturdays game against. Hes likely to see a small reduction in minutes this season, but next wednesdays regular season opener. After a weekend report suggested that the sixers may explore trading al horford this summer, just one year into his fouryear contract with the club, the. Amelia vega and al horford expecting third child daily. Primary data provided by the official stats partner of the nba. Boston for most of his career, al horford has been regarded as one of the leagues better defensive big men, even if he didnt have the accolades or leaguewide acknowledgment until now. Basketballreference utilizes official nba data for current nba. Hes a player philadelphia is open to talking about a trade with either of the expansion teams. Al horford career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. The source cited three main reasons why 32yearold horford is a viable option for the nets. Explore al horfords biography, personal life, family and real age.
Horford holds seven school records, including most career points 1,239. Duke a key member of another topthree nationallyranked recruiting class, cassius stanley lit up the highlight reels in his only season at duke. Get the latest al horford news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Books movies music television visual arts theaterdance. He set seven school records, including career points, during his time at grand ledge high school in michigan. Horford was born in puerto plata, dominican republic. Al going down the court within 5 seconds of chriss 3 really helps you get right back at them. Al horford scores 15 of his 27 points in the third quarter for the celtics against the sixers. Tito, whose father was a bahamian immigrant, was recruited by marian christian high school in houston and attended louisiana state and miami before being drafted in the second round of the 1988 nba draft. Jon horford stats, game logs, splits, and much more. Al horford stats, game logs, splits, and much more.
Fast forward to the 200304 school year, when al horford followed in his fathers footsteps in a matter of speaking by. Born in the dominican republic and later moved to the united states when he was 14 years old to attend high school in suburban lansing. For nine years, new york tried to figure out what to make of allan houston and unhappily reached the nonconclusion you arrive at when youve traversed enough of the whaling history parts of moby. Al horford fantasy basketball news, rankings, projections. Atlanta hawks center al horford will have surgery on his torn right pectoral muscle tuesday and is expected to be lost for the season, the team said on monday. Horford missed the two previous games with a sore left knee. Meet al horford, the newest celtic the boston globe.
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