Al Horford Thread

BostonCouchGM · Post #201 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sun May 22, 2022 7:34 am

He's playing about as good as he's ever played in his career. He badly deserves a championship. But do not be surprised if he's gone after this season should we fail to win a championship. He's not going to take a pay cut or do anyone any favors. Should we release him to save money he will sign for whoever is willing to pay him the most. I would not be surprised if OKC, after getting an elite talent, finally decides to try and compete and gives him a nice 3 year deal to mentor and be a veteran presence. They reportedly loved him and he them and worked well together. They're one of the few teams with the need and money that could. DET, NOP, HOU and SA might be suitors as well. Any chance ownership keeps him and goes into the tax or risks losing Grant over Horford?

Scoonie · Post #202 » by **Scoonie** » Tue May 24, 2022 12:57 pm

Big Al was fantastic on the glass last night. Really controlled the boards and played great defense for us, despite only scoring 5 points.

ConstableGeneva · Post #203 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Tue May 24, 2022 10:43 pm

He's been our most consistent player and 2nd most valuable player in this playoff run. This isn't up for debate.

Post #204 » by **Feed Your Head** » Tue May 24, 2022 10:45 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:He's been our most consistent player and 2nd most valuable player in this playoff run. This isn't up for debate.

He very much looks like a guy who knows this may be his best chance at a title, as a big part of a team.

He’s been incredible, and I think we’d feature him more offensively against GS.

Post #205 » by **djFan71** » Tue May 24, 2022 11:08 pm

Thank Lucky he didn't really have covid.

LewisnotMiller · Post #206 » by **LewisnotMiller** » Wed May 25, 2022 10:59 am

The Comedian wrote:
ConstableGeneva wrote:He's been our most consistent player and 2nd most valuable player in this playoff run. This isn't up for debate.

He very much looks like a guy who knows this may be his best chance at a title, as a big part of a team.

He’s been incredible, and I think we’d feature him more offensively against GS.

Uncle Clappy can sniff a ring...
I'm pretty sure he's told his legs to suck it up and act like he's 25 for the next few weeks.

ConstableGeneva · Post #207 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Thu May 26, 2022 5:55 am

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ConstableGeneva · Post #208 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Fri May 27, 2022 12:20 am

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Will anyone object to a hypothetical Larry Bird ECF MVP Award for Horford and Finals MVP for Tatum?

London2Boston · Post #209 » by **London2Boston** » Fri May 27, 2022 1:38 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:

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Will anyone object to a hypothetical Larry Bird ECF MVP Award for Horford and Finals MVP for Tatum?

I would be more than fine with it. Al’s heart and determination got us through some tricky situations this whole run. He deserves some recognition for sure.

Would be fine with JB too as he deserves something too. Tatum will pick up many individual accolades throughout his career.

sam_I_am · Post #210 » by **sam_I_am** » Fri May 27, 2022 3:32 pm

Al Horford is not playing for 12 million or 7 million in guarantees. Financially, getting knocked out and released would be a boon for him because he would immediately get a multi year offer > 12m from somebody. Lowry got 3 years at 29 million a year this off season. Of course, I hope he gets his full 26.5m guaranteed and I am sure he will be extremely proud for doing it. But again, with the way Al has played…..he has nothing at stake financially.

Post #211 » by **Parliament10** » Sun May 29, 2022 12:54 am

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(Translated from Spanish by Google.)
Terrible news. José Reynoso, Al Horford's grandfather, passed away this morning. We will see how this news affects the Dominican who had been having an exceptional performance in these Playoffs.

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Post #212 » by **Parliament10** » Sun May 29, 2022 1:06 am

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hickfromfrenchlick · Post #213 » by **hickfromfrenchlick** » Mon May 30, 2022 2:45 am

Dude needs to hit that fountain STAT

ConstableGeneva · Post #214 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Mon May 30, 2022 11:34 am

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But does Joe Johnson get a ring if the Cs win the title?

jmr07019 · Post #215 » by **jmr07019** » Mon May 30, 2022 5:58 pm

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31to6 · Post #216 » by **31to6** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:12 pm

trigger warning: kind of a sad/twisted post here, that speaks to the maturity/professionalism of two recent (one current) Celtics:
just remembered when Kyrie lost a grandparent and he blamed a whole 'lost' season on it.
Al lost his mom's dad last Friday, played his *one* 'bad' game of the playoffs that night, and two days later was a key to winning G7.

Al Horford, Celtics fans salute you right back

sam_I_am · Post #217 » by **sam_I_am** » Tue May 31, 2022 1:29 am

Horford is getting his contract fully guaranteed, win or lose. Nice touch by Celtics.

Homerclease · Post #218 » by **Homerclease** » Tue May 31, 2022 12:19 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #219 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Tue May 31, 2022 12:25 pm

Bridges to Boston confirmed.

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Smart2Nesmith43 · Post #220 » by **Smart2Nesmith43** » Tue May 31, 2022 12:25 pm

Homerclease wrote:

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Makes sense. He wasn't going to get cut to clear 7 millions off the books so that way you continue building good will with a player that you'll probably want to extend soon.