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Why Al Horford Is the Key to Unlocking Warriors' Historically Old Starting Lineup
Horford signed a two-year, $5.7 million deal with Golden State, joining a Warriors team reshaping its roster after key offseason moves and injuries, sources said.
- On Wednesday, Al Horford left the Boston Celtics after seven seasons to sign with the Golden State Warriors and held his introductory media session during training camp.
- Facing a roster reset after Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles and offseason trades, Al Horford said he would not retire and that the Golden State Warriors were his only other option.
- His two-year deal for the $5.7 million taxpayer's midlevel exception with a player option waited on Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency resolution.
- The move makes Golden State the first team to start four players aged 35 or older, raising injury risk and requiring minute management for the playoff push, observers note.
- His durability record includes at least 60 games in 10 of his last 11 seasons, and his 40.9% three-point shooting highlights veteran upside, despite being 39.
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Celtics Send 3-Word Message to Al Horford as True Feelings Emerge on Leaving Boston
There is a reason why Jayson Tatum calls Al Horford his best teammate ever. “Al is for sure one of the best teammates I’ve ever had at any level. I think about being 19 and coming in my first year and him kind of taking me under his wing…” Two stints, one championship, and unforgettable memories, that’s what the veteran leaves behind. As he starts his new journey in the Golden State, the 39-year-old looked back at his time in Beantown with profo…
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