AL HORFORD (BOS)
#42•A. HORFORD
C • 6’9, 240 lbs; 17th year, Florida
HYBRID
NBA ROLE: (VETERAN) TWO-WAY PIVOT
Al Horford has taken the same, modest approach for 15+ years – and it’s paid off: he’s been one of the game’s top bigs during that span; it’s not ridiculous to say Horford is a pretty complete basketball player absent many glaring weaknesses – good defender (post + PnR coverage), rebounder, outlet passer & scorer; rare post up (physically moves defenders before hooks) + three-point threat, game has shifted towards the perimeter as he’s aged; doesn’t get enough credit – adaptable nature (C who pushes the break, passes, cuts & scores like a guard), has helped set the blueprint for the new wave of bigs; loves elbow faceups – loves to pump fake, then his get shoulders by for an easy drive; continues to perform at a high level for the Celtics – familiar role as one of Boston’s key vets, searching for his 1st NBA title in 2024
SIGNATURE!
FACE UP --> (POWER) HOOK
PICK & POP TRIPLE
#DOGTAGS: HYBRID, ALL-STAR, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER
MORE ON A. HORFORD
5x All-Star (’10, ’11, ’15, ’16, '18)
Shooting Stars Champ (2011)
2x NCAA Champion (2006-07)
Father, Tito Horford, was league back in the late 80s
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K24 RATING: 80
(via Delay of Game Hoops & NBA)
Al Horford has taken the same, modest approach for 15+ years – and it’s paid off: he’s been one of the game’s top bigs during that span.