Al Horford is a Dominican professional basketball player currently playing in the National Basketball Association for the Boston Celtics. In 2024, he became an NBA Champion along with the rest of the Celtics.
He also used to play for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a first-round pick in the 2007 NBA Draft and he has been named an NBA All-Star five times in his career.
He has represented the Dominican Republic in international events including the FIBA AmeriCup.
| Team |
Boston Celtics
|
| Position | Power Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 108 kg |
| Born | 3 Jun 1986 |
| Nationality |
Dominican Republic
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Godfather |
| Team History | |
|
Boston
|
2021 - present |
Oklahoma City
|
2020 - 2021 |
Philadelphia
|
2019 - 2020 |
|
Boston
|
2016 - 2019 |
Atlanta
|
2007 - 2016 |
Player Profile and Personal Life
Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso was born on June 3, 1986, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. He stands 208 cm tall and his playing weight is listed at 108 kg. Horford plays primarily as a center and power forward.
Horford comes from a basketball family. His father, Tito Horford, played in the NBA and several other countries. He is married to 2003 Miss Universe – Amelia Vega, and they share five kids.
High School and College Career
Horford attended Grand Ledge High School in Grand Ledge, Michigan. He then played college basketball for the University of Florida from 2004 to 2007.
He led Florida to back-to-back NCAA Championships in 2006 and again in 2007.
Professional Career
Horford was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 3rd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. He spent his first nine NBA seasons with the Hawks, earning five NBA All-Star selections in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, and 2018. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2008.
In 2016, Horford signed with the Boston Celtics as a free agent. He played three seasons with the Celtics before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019. After a brief stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Horford returned to the Celtics in 2021.
His career reached new heights when he helped lead the Celtics to an NBA championship in 2024.
International Career
Horford has represented the Dominican Republic National Team in international competitions. He led the team to a bronze medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship.
Career Highlights
- 2024 - NBA Champion
- 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018 - 5× NBA All-Star
- 2011 - All-NBA Third Team
- 2018 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2008 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2006, 2007 - 2× NCAA champion
- 2007 - Second-team All-American – NABC
- 2007 - Third-team All-American – AP
- 2007 - SEC tournament MVP
