Al Horford "Fountain of Youth" Thread

GregB · Post #121 » by **GregB** » Fri Jul 5, 2019 11:41 am

I really like Al and loved his contributions to our team. Sucks to see him goto Philly.

But we had no business giving him that deal. Even last year , I feel his level of play in the playoffs dropped a bit. They have him 33-37 at nearly 28 million per. Once Simmons extension kicks in that roster is going to might expensive.

cloverleaf · Post #122 » by **cloverleaf** » Fri Jul 5, 2019 11:42 am

Red2 wrote:I’d like an explanation from Al just like I would from Kyrie . But I don’t think we will get one . It appears to be just about money . If there’s more to irbid like al to explain it

At this rate we may not get that before he is interviewed on media day in Philly--if at all.

sam_I_am · Post #123 » by **sam_I_am** » Fri Jul 5, 2019 12:01 pm

GregB wrote:I really like Al and loved his contributions to our team. Sucks to see him goto Philly.

But we had no business giving him that deal. Even last year , I feel his level of play in the playoffs dropped a bit. They have him 33-37 at nearly 28 million per. Once Simmons extension kicks in that roster is going to might expensive.

I felt Al’s dropoff in play had a lot to do with first 1/2 of regular season, the lack of comebacks, and the failure of defense in 4th quarters to win games. However, I looked at his numbers in Bucks series and they were roughly 18/9 with 56% FG, 42% 3pt. That was better than last year against them. Looks like he was in top form when it mattered most.

cloverleaf · Post #124 » by **cloverleaf** » Fri Jul 5, 2019 12:06 pm

GregB wrote:I really like Al and loved his contributions to our team. Sucks to see him goto Philly.

But we had no business giving him that deal. Even last year , I feel his level of play in the playoffs dropped a bit. They have him 33-37 at nearly 28 million per. Once Simmons extension kicks in that roster is going to might expensive.

Actually a lot of that is incentives, his guarantee is $97M, so it's under $25M/year. And the cap is taking another jump next season. Still, I'm fine with letting him go for that. Just as long as the C's do give Rob especially the opportunity and time this year and Stevens doesn't just toss in the short-term fixes instead, it'll be more the worth it to have moved on for that price.

zoyathedestroya · Post #125 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:40 am

Read on Twitter

BillTheGOAT · Post #126 » by **BillTheGOAT** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:43 am

zoyathedestroya wrote:

Read on Twitter

Sounds like Brad is telling him good riddance but in a Brad type of way.

31to6 · Post #127 » by **31to6** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:03 am

BillTheGOAT wrote:
zoyathedestroya wrote:

Read on Twitter
Sounds like Brad is telling him good riddance but in a Brad type of way.

Not sure about that, but (while I know absolutely nothing about this) I wouldn’t be surprised if Brad was hoping for/counting on more from Al in the locker room than he got last year. Again, total noob guess but the year before he cited Al and Aron for doing as good a job of leading a team he’d ever seen.

BillTheGOAT · Post #128 » by **BillTheGOAT** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:31 am

31to6 wrote:
BillTheGOAT wrote:
zoyathedestroya wrote:

Read on Twitter
Sounds like Brad is telling him good riddance but in a Brad type of way.

Not sure about that, but (while I know absolutely nothing about this) I wouldn’t be surprised if Brad was hoping for/counting on more from Al in the locker room than he got last year. Again, total noob guess but the year before he cited Al and Aron for doing as good a job of leading a team he’d ever seen.

I was kinda half joking lol. But the "He can go do what he wants to do" is a little brash.

FlatearthZorro · Post #129 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:45 am

Leprechaun18 wrote:I appreciate Al Horford's professionalism. He was getting old and his production declined, so when he got a great offer he took it and ran, If he would have stayed another year he would not get that offer. I got no hard feelings toward him, but he is the enemy now and I shall treat him accordingly.

Same, love Al, but Danny was smart not to get into a bidding war with the 6ers and guarantee Al like 95+ mils over 4 years(cause Al's last year in PHI is only partially guaranteed, so Danny would've probably had to do the same). He did what was right for his family and also got himself a chance to compete for a title. That 6ers team has scary potential.

GoCeltics123 · Post #130 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:32 pm

Read on Twitter

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #131 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:19 pm

What an awkward "Thank you" message. Didn't really have to tell us that we didn't raise a banner, Al. We are all quite aware of that. Lol.

jirrit · Post #132 » by **jirrit** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:19 am

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:What an awkward "Thank you" message. Didn't really have to tell us that we didn't raise a banner, Al. We are all quite aware of that. Lol.

I think he knows we appreciate everything he did but just not the Philly part lol.

31to6 · Post #133 » by **31to6** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:14 am

jirrit wrote:
CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:What an awkward "Thank you" message. Didn't really have to tell us that we didn't raise a banner, Al. We are all quite aware of that. Lol.

I think he knows we appreciate everything he did but just not the Philly part lol.

It reads like something he spent a solid 45 seconds dictating to his agent, maybe while deciding which toothpaste to buy at the grocery store.

Leprechaun18 · Post #134 » by **Leprechaun18** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:41 am

Wish the guy well personally, because he was a good Celtic and a professional, but now he is no longer a Celtic and is an enemy!

LarryBirdsFingr · Post #135 » by **LarryBirdsFingr** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:47 am

Those on this board knew my stance on Al over the years, while I always have appreciated his impact, it wasnt enough.

3D Chess · Post #136 » by **3D Chess** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:29 pm

Read on Twitter

I threw up a little. Why does he have to be so handsome.

GoCeltics123 · Post #137 » by **GoCeltics123** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:32 pm

3D Chess wrote:

Read on Twitter

I threw up a little. Why does he have to be so handsome.

meatball sub · Post #138 » by **meatball sub** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:32 pm

LOL he said the same **** about Boston when he signed here. **** that. This dude is a phony

FlatearthZorro · Post #139 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:19 pm

meatball sub wrote:LOL he said the same **** about Boston when he signed here. **** that. This dude is a phony

Not a phony, it's just a corny speech, PHI offered him the most money, and probably the best opportunity to win, so he's saying "the right things".

Post #140 » by **Slartibartfast** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:32 pm

BillTheGOAT wrote:
31to6 wrote:
BillTheGOAT wrote:Sounds like Brad is telling him good riddance but in a Brad type of way.

Not sure about that, but (while I know absolutely nothing about this) I wouldn’t be surprised if Brad was hoping for/counting on more from Al in the locker room than he got last year. Again, total noob guess but the year before he cited Al and Aron for doing as good a job of leading a team he’d ever seen.

I was kinda half joking lol. But the "He can go do what he wants to do" is a little brash.

I think that's Brad feeling a little betrayed that he bounced for a rival.