History of Al Horford in Timeline

Al Horford is a Dominican professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Known as "Big Al," he is a five-time NBA All-Star. Notably, he secured an NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024, marking a significant achievement in his career.

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June 3, 1986: Birth of Al Horford

On June 3, 1986, Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso was born. He is now known as a Dominican professional basketball player.

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1991: First Atlanta Draftee to Earn First Team Honors

In 2007, Al Horford became the first Atlanta draftee to earn first team honors since Stacey Augmon in 1991-92.

1991: First Repeat Since Duke Blue Devils

In 2007, the Florida Gators were the first team since the 1991-92 Duke Blue Devils to repeat as national champions.

1992: Last Hawks Draft Pick to Earn All-Star Berth

In 2009, Al Horford became the first Hawks draft pick to earn an All-Star berth since Kevin Willis did so in 1992.

2000: Family Moved to Michigan

In 2000, Al Horford and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he attended Grand Ledge High School.

2004: Accepted Scholarship to the University of Florida

In 2004, Al Horford accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, choosing the Gators over other universities.

2004: Ranked as a Top Recruit

In 2004, Al Horford was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 7 power forward and the No. 36 player in the nation.

2005: Won Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship

In 2005, Al Horford made an immediate impact for the Florida Gators, starting at center and helping the team win the 2005 Southeastern Conference tournament championship.

2005: SEC Championship

In 2005, the Gators won the SEC championship for a second straight year.

December 2006: Return From Injury Against Ohio State

In December 2006, Al Horford returned from an injury to play against the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, holding Greg Oden to seven points. Horford contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds in the Gators' victory.

2006: NCAA National Championship

In 2006, Al Horford was the starting center on the Florida Gators team that won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championship.

March 4, 2007: Scored 1,000 Career Points

On March 4, 2007, Al Horford scored exactly 14 points in the final home game of the season against Kentucky, becoming the fourth player on his team to reach 1,000 career points.

April 2, 2007: Gators Repeated as National Champions

On April 2, 2007, the Florida Gators, including Al Horford, won their second consecutive national championship, defeating Ohio State.

June 28, 2007: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks

On June 28, 2007, Al Horford was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft.

2007: Back-to-Back NCAA National Championship and NBA Draft

In 2007, Al Horford and the Florida Gators won their second consecutive NCAA national championship, and Horford was subsequently drafted third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2007 NBA draft.

2007: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2007, Al Horford was unanimously selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and was runner-up for Rookie of the Year.

2008: Started all 67 Games

In 2008, Al Horford started all 67 games he played, averaging 11.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in 33.5 minutes.

2009: Outstanding Season

In 2009, Al Horford had an outstanding season becoming the first Hawks draft pick to earn an All-Star berth since Kevin Willis did so in 1992.

November 1, 2010: Signed Contract Extension with the Hawks

On November 1, 2010, Al Horford signed a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.

2010: NBA All-Star Weekend

In 2010, Al Horford was an All-Star for the second straight year and was a member of the Atlanta team that won the Shooting Stars Competition.

2010: Most Since 2010

In 2014-15, Horford played in 76 regular season games, the most since the 2010-11 season.

December 25, 2011: Season Start

Due to the 2011 NBA lockout, the 2011-12 season did not begin until December 25, 2011.

2011: Named Third-Team All-NBA

In 2011, Al Horford was named Third-Team All-NBA.

January 11, 2012: Tore Pectoral Muscle

On January 11, 2012, Al Horford suffered a torn left pectoral muscle during a game against the Indiana Pacers, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.

November 26, 2012: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On November 26, 2012, Al Horford was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

February 27, 2013: Scored Career-High 34 Points

On February 27, 2013, Al Horford scored a career-high 34 points in a victory over the Utah Jazz.

December 26, 2013: Shoulder Injury Sidelines Horford

On December 26, 2013, Al Horford suffered another shoulder injury, later diagnosed as a complete tear of his right pectoral muscle, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

December 22, 2014: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On December 22, 2014, Al Horford was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time in his career.

January 13, 2015: Recorded First Career Triple-Double

On January 13, 2015, Al Horford recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 11, 2015: Scored 26 Points

On November 11, 2015, Al Horford scored 26 points and made a career-high four three-pointers in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

February 12, 2016: Named All-Star

On February 12, 2016, Al Horford was named to replace the injured Chris Bosh on the 2016 Eastern Conference All-Star team, marking his fourth All-Star selection.

July 1, 2016: Became an Unrestricted Free Agent

On July 1, 2016, Al Horford became an unrestricted free agent.

July 8, 2016: Signed with the Boston Celtics

On July 8, 2016, Al Horford signed a four-year, $113 million contract with the Boston Celtics, expressing his eagerness to collaborate with coach Brad Stevens and the team to bring a championship back to Boston.

October 26, 2016: Celtics Debut

On October 26, 2016, Al Horford debuted with the Boston Celtics in a 122–117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, contributing 11 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

2016: Signed with the Celtics

In the 2016 offseason, Al Horford signed with the Boston Celtics as a free agent after playing nine seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.

March 19, 2017: Season-High 27 Points

On March 19, 2017, Al Horford scored a season-high 27 points in a 105–99 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 12, 2017: Returned from concussion and scored 21 points

On November 12, 2017, Al Horford returned from a two-game absence due to a concussion and scored 21 points in a narrow 95–94 victory against the Toronto Raptors.

February 4, 2018: Game-Winning Jumper

On February 4, 2018, Al Horford made a 15-foot fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to secure a narrow 97–96 victory for the Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

October 19, 2018: 14 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a loss to the Raptors

On October 19, 2018, Al Horford recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a 113–101 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

February 21, 2019: Season-High 17 Rebounds

On February 21, 2019, Al Horford recorded 21 points, five assists, and a season-high 17 rebounds in a narrow 98–97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

July 10, 2019: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers

On July 10, 2019, Al Horford signed a four-year, $97 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers as an unrestricted free agent.

October 23, 2019: 76ers Debut

On October 23, 2019, Al Horford debuted with the 76ers, recording 16 points, two rebounds, and three assists in a 107–93 victory over his former team, the Boston Celtics.

2019: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers

In the 2019 offseason, Al Horford signed with the Philadelphia 76ers after playing for the Boston Celtics.

December 8, 2020: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

On December 8, 2020, Al Horford was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with a 2025 first-round pick and the draft rights to Théo Maledon and Vasilije Micić.

December 26, 2020: Thunder Debut

On December 26, 2020, Al Horford made his debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording three points, three assists, and a season-high 13 rebounds in a narrow 109–107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

2020: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

In the 2020 offseason, Al Horford was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing a season with the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 5, 2021: Season-High 26 Points

On February 5, 2021, Al Horford scored a season-high 26 points, alongside seven rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and three blocks in a 106–103 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

June 18, 2021: Traded Back to the Boston Celtics

On June 18, 2021, Al Horford was traded back to the Boston Celtics along with Moses Brown and a 2023 second-round pick.

2021: Traded Back to the Celtics

Prior to the 2021 NBA season, Al Horford was traded back to the Boston Celtics.

March 3, 2022: Season-High 21 Points and 15 Rebounds

On March 3, 2022, Al Horford contributed a season-high 21 points and 15 rebounds to help the Celtics secure a 120–107 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

May 7, 2022: 22 Points and 16 Rebounds

On May 7, 2022, during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Al Horford scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 103–101 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks.

May 29, 2022: Reached NBA Finals for the First Time

On May 29, 2022, Al Horford reached the NBA Finals for the first time in his 15-year career as the Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He became the first Dominican to reach the NBA Finals.

December 1, 2022: Signed Two-Year Extension with the Celtics

On December 1, 2022, Al Horford signed a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics.

2022: Reached the NBA Finals

In 2022, Al Horford reached the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics.

January 19, 2023: 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks

On January 19, 2023, Al Horford had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks as he helped the Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors in overtime 121–118.

2023: Future Draft Pick

On June 18, 2021 Al Horford was traded to the Boston Celtics along with Moses Brown and a 2023 second-round pick.

April 29, 2024: Stepped in as Starting Center

On April 29, 2024, Kristaps Porziņģis was injured during Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs, leading Al Horford to step in as the Celtics' starting center.

September 12, 2024: Visited Dominican Republic with Larry O'Brien Trophy

On September 12, 2024, Al Horford visited the Dominican Republic with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, becoming the first of his countrymen to do so. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella.

2024: First NBA Title

In 2024, Al Horford won his first NBA title after playing 186 career playoff games, the second-most all-time.

2024: NBA Championship with the Celtics

In 2024, Al Horford won the NBA championship as a player for the Boston Celtics.

February 21, 2025: #42 Was Retired at Grand Ledge High School

On February 21, 2025, Al Horford’s #42 was retired at Grand Ledge High School. He became only the second member of the Grand Ledge High School Athletics Hall of Fame to also have their number retired.