History of Al Horford in Timeline

Al Horford, a Dominican professional basketball player, currently plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Known as "Big Al", he's a five-time NBA All-Star and has won an NBA championship. Horford is recognized for his versatile skillset, longevity, and significant contributions to his teams, both offensively and defensively.

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June 3, 1986: Al Horford Born

On June 3, 1986, Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso, also known as "Big Al," was born. He is a Dominican professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.

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1991: Stacey Augmon Earned First Team Honors

In 1991-92, Stacey Augmon was the last Atlanta draftee to earn first team honors before Al Horford in 2007-08.

1991: Duke Blue Devils won National Champions

In 1991–92 Duke Blue Devils was the last team to win National Champions before the gators in 2007

1992: Kevin Willis Earned All-Star Berth

In 1992, Kevin Willis was the last Hawks draft pick to earn an All-Star berth before Al Horford in 2009-10.

2000: Family Moved to Michigan

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

2004: Accepted Scholarship to 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: Gators Surged Through Season

During the 2005-06 season, the Florida Gators surged through the season, winning the SEC Championship for a second straight year.

2005: Won Southeastern Conference Tournament

In 2005, Al Horford helped the Florida Gators win the Southeastern Conference tournament championship.

December 2006: Returned 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 a season-low seven points and contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds in a Gators victory.

2006: NCAA Championship with Florida Gators

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

2006: Won NCAA National Title with Florida

In 2006, the Florida Gators, with Al Horford contributing 14 points and seven rebounds, defeated UCLA to win the school's first national title in the NCAA tournament.

March 4, 2007: Scored 1,000 Career Points

On March 4, 2007, in the final home game of the season against Kentucky, Al Horford became the fourth player on his team to score 1,000 career points.

April 2, 2007: Gators Repeated as National Champions

On April 2, 2007, Al Horford and the Florida Gators repeated as national champions, defeating Ohio State by a score of 84-75.

June 28, 2007: Drafted by Atlanta Hawks

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

2007: Signed Rookie Contract with Hawks

In 2007, Al Horford signed his rookie scale contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

2007: Second NCAA Championship and NBA Draft

In 2007, Al Horford won his second consecutive NCAA national championship with the Florida Gators. Later that year, he was drafted third overall in the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

2008: Played all 67 games

In 2008-09, Al Horford played 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 2009-10 season, 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 Hawks

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

2010: All-Star

During the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend, Horford was an All-Star

2010: Played in 76 regular season games

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

December 25, 2011: 2011-12 NBA Season Began

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

2011: Second All-Star Selection

During the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend, Al Horford was selected as an All-Star for the second straight year and won the Shooting Stars Competition as a member of the Atlanta team.

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, causing him to miss a significant portion of the 2011-12 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 102-91 victory over the Utah Jazz.

December 26, 2013: Shoulder Injury

On December 26, 2013, Al Horford suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season. The injury turned out to be a complete tear of his right pectoral muscle, requiring surgery.

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 games played from December 15 to December 21, marking the second time he received the award 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 105-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 11, 2015: Scored 26 Points and Made a Career-High Four Three-Pointers

On November 11, 2015, Al Horford scored 26 points and made a career-high four three-pointers in a 106-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

February 12, 2016: Named to Eastern Conference All-Star Team

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 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 anticipation of working with coach Brad Stevens and the team to bring a championship to Boston.

October 26, 2016: Celtics Debut

On October 26, 2016, Al Horford made his debut with the Boston Celtics in their season-opening victory against the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 11 points, grabbing five rebounds, and providing six assists.

2016: Signed with the Celtics

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

March 19, 2017: Season-High 27 Points

On March 19, 2017, Al Horford scored a season-high 27 points in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, though the Celtics lost 105-99.

November 12, 2017: Returned from Concussion, Scored 21 Points

On November 12, 2017, Al Horford returned from a two-game absence due to a concussion and scored 21 points, contributing to the Celtics' narrow victory over the Toronto Raptors.

February 4, 2018: Buzzer-Beating Fadeaway 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 against the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing the game with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

October 19, 2018: 14 Points, 10 Rebounds, and 9 Assists vs. Raptors

On October 19, 2018, Al Horford recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists in a 113-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

February 21, 2019: 21 Points and Season-High 17 Rebounds

On February 21, 2019, Al Horford recorded 21 points 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.

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, Theo Maledon's draft rights, and Vasilije Micic's draft rights, in exchange for Terrance Ferguson, Danny Green, and Vincent Poirier.

December 26, 2020: Thunder Debut

On December 26, 2020, Al Horford made his debut for 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.

February 5, 2021: Season-High 26 Points for Thunder

On February 5, 2021, Al Horford scored a season-high 26 points, along with 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, along with Moses Brown and a 2023 second-round pick, was traded back to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Kemba Walker, the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, and a 2025 second-round pick.

2021: Traded back to the Celtics

Prior to the 2021 season, Al Horford was traded back to the Boston Celtics after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

May 7, 2022: 22 Points and 16 Rebounds in Game 3 vs Bucks

On May 7, 2022, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Al Horford scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, along with five assists and two blocks, with no turnovers 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 after the Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He set a record for the most playoff games without an NBA Finals appearance, with 141, and became the first Dominican to reach the NBA Finals.

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

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

2022: Reached the NBA Finals with the Celtics

In 2022, Al Horford reached the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics, marking a significant achievement in his career.

January 19, 2023: 20 Points and 10 Rebounds vs. Warriors

On January 19, 2023, Al Horford had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in a rematch of the previous Finals, helping the Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors in overtime 121-118.

April 29, 2024: Stepping Up as Starting Center

On April 29, 2024, during Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Miami Heat, Kristaps Porziņģis was injured, putting Al Horford in line to be 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, the first of his countrymen to do so. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella, the highest civilian and military honor in the Dominican Republic.

2024: Won First NBA Title

In 2024, Al Horford won his first NBA title with the Celtics.

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

On February 21, 2025, Al Horford's #42 jersey 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.