Al Horford, nicknamed "Big Al," is a Dominican professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He is a five-time NBA All-Star and holds the record for the highest salary among Latin American basketball players.
June 3, 1986: Birth of Al Horford
On June 3, 1986, Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso, known as Al Horford, was born.
1988: Tito Horford's NBA Draft
Al Horford's father, Tito Horford, was drafted into the NBA in 1988. Tito, who had a brief NBA career, instilled a love of basketball in his son, Al.
1991: First Atlanta Draftee with First-Team Honors Since Stacey Augmon
Horford became the first Atlanta Hawks draftee to earn first-team honors since Stacey Augmon in 1991.
1991: First Team to Repeat Since Duke
The Gators' 2007 victory marked the first time a team repeated as national champions since Duke in 1991.
1992: All-Star Selection
Al Horford was selected as an All-Star in 1992.
2000: Move to Lansing, Michigan
Al Horford and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 2000.
2004: University of Florida
Al Horford began attending the University of Florida in 2004.
2004: High School Basketball Star
As a senior in high school in 2004, Al Horford was a standout basketball player and a four-star recruit.
2005: SEC Tournament Championship
In 2005, Al Horford and the Florida Gators won the SEC tournament championship.
2005: Second Consecutive SEC Championship
The Florida Gators, led by Al Horford, secured their second consecutive SEC championship in 2005.
December 2006: Return from Injury, Key Game Against Ohio State
In December 2006, despite an injury, Al Horford returned to play a crucial game against Ohio State, contributing significantly to the Gators' victory.
2006: Victory in the NCAA Tournament
In 2006, Al Horford and the Gators triumphed in the NCAA tournament.
2006: First NCAA Championship
In 2006, Al Horford, as part of the Florida Gators, won his first NCAA championship.
March 4, 2007: 1,000 Career Points
On March 4, 2007, Al Horford achieved the milestone of scoring 1,000 career points.
April 2, 2007: Back-to-Back National Champions
On April 2, 2007, the Florida Gators, with Al Horford, became back-to-back national champions.
June 28, 2007: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks
On June 28, 2007, Al Horford was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks.
2007: NBA All-Rookie First Team
In 2007, Al Horford was unanimously selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
2007: Second NCAA Championship and NBA Draft
In 2007, Al Horford won his second NCAA championship with the Florida Gators. Later that year, he was drafted into the NBA.
2008: Playoff Appearance with the Hawks
During the 2008 season, Al Horford and the Atlanta Hawks made it to the playoffs.
November 1, 2010: Contract Extension with the Hawks
On November 1, 2010, Al Horford signed a contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.
2010: Third-Team All-NBA Selection
Al Horford was named to the Third-Team All-NBA in 2010.
December 24, 2011: Marriage to Amelia Vega
On December 24, 2011, Al Horford married Amelia Vega, the 2003 Miss Universe, in Santo Domingo.
December 25, 2011: 2011-12 NBA Season Begins
The 2011–12 NBA season began on December 25, 2011, after a delay due to the NBA lockout.
2011: Second All-Star Selection and Shooting Stars Victory
Al Horford was selected as an All-Star for the second time in 2011. He was also part of the winning team in the Shooting Stars Competition.
2011: Bronze Medal and All-Tournament Team Honors
Al Horford, as part of the Dominican Republic national team, won a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2011. His performance also earned him a spot on the All-Tournament Team, recognizing him as one of the top players in the tournament.
January 11, 2012: Horford Suffers Torn Left Pectoral Muscle
Al Horford suffered a torn left pectoral muscle during a game against the Indiana Pacers on January 11, 2012. This injury sidelined him for a significant portion of the season.
November 26, 2012: Horford 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: Horford Scores Career-High 34 Points
Al Horford achieved a career-high 34 points in a game against the Utah Jazz on February 27, 2013, contributing to the Hawks' 102-91 victory.
December 26, 2013: Horford Suffers Season-Ending Shoulder Injury
Al Horford suffered a complete tear of his right pectoral muscle on December 26, 2013. The injury required surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the season.
December 22, 2014: Horford Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Al Horford was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on December 22, 2014, for his performance in games played from December 15th to December 21st. This marked the second time in his career receiving this honor.
January 13, 2015: Horford Records First Career Triple-Double
On January 13, 2015, Al Horford achieved his first career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
November 11, 2015: Horford Makes Career-High Four Three-Pointers
In a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 11, 2015, Al Horford scored 26 points, including a career-high four three-pointers.
February 12, 2016: Horford Named to Eastern Conference All-Star Team
Al Horford was selected to his fourth All-Star game on February 12, 2016, replacing the injured Chris Bosh on the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
July 1, 2016: Horford Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent
Al Horford became an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2016.
October 26, 2016: Horford Makes Celtics Debut
Al Horford made his debut with the Boston Celtics on October 26, 2016, in their season opener against the Brooklyn Nets.
2016: Signing with the Boston Celtics
In 2016, Al Horford signed with the Boston Celtics as a free agent.
March 19, 2017: Horford Scores Season-High 27 Points with Celtics
Al Horford scored a season-high 27 points for the Celtics on March 19, 2017, during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
November 12, 2017: Horford Returns From Concussion
On November 12, 2017, Al Horford returned to play after being sidelined with a concussion.
February 4, 2018: Horford Hits Buzzer-Beater to Secure Celtics Victory
Al Horford made a game-winning shot at the buzzer for the Celtics on February 4, 2018, leading them to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
October 19, 2018: Horford Records 14 Points, 10 Rebounds, and 9 Assists
On October 19, 2018, Al Horford had a notable game where he recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
February 21, 2019: Horford Grabs Season-High 17 Rebounds
Al Horford secured a season-high 17 rebounds on February 21, 2019, in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
July 10, 2019: Horford Signs with Philadelphia 76ers
Al Horford signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 10, 2019, marking a significant move in his NBA career.
2019: Signing with the Philadelphia 76ers
Al Horford signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019.
December 8, 2020: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On December 8, 2020, Al Horford was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with draft picks and rights to other players. This trade reunited him with his former college coach, Billy Donovan, who had recently left the Thunder.
2020: Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder
Al Horford was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020.
February 5, 2021: Season-high score with the Thunder
On February 5, 2021, while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Al Horford achieved a season-high score of 26 points, along with several rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite his performance, the Thunder lost the game.
June 18, 2021: Traded back to the Boston Celtics
On June 18, 2021, Al Horford was traded back to the Boston Celtics, marking his return to the team after playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2021: Return to the Boston Celtics
Al Horford was traded back to the Boston Celtics in 2021.
May 7, 2022: Impressive performance in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
Despite a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on May 7, 2022, Al Horford put on a noteworthy performance with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and contributions in assists and blocks.
May 29, 2022: First NBA Finals Appearance
On May 29, 2022, Al Horford and the Boston Celtics secured a win against the Miami Heat, marking Horford's first-ever appearance in the NBA Finals after a 15-year career. Notably, he set a record for the most playoff games played before reaching the finals.
December 1, 2022: Contract Extension with the Boston Celtics
Al Horford signed a two-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics on December 1, 2022, worth $20 million, signifying his continued commitment to the team.
2022: First NBA Finals Appearance
In 2022, Al Horford and the Boston Celtics reached the NBA Finals.
May 15, 2024: Historic NBA Record
During Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 15, 2024, Al Horford made NBA history by becoming the first player to achieve a remarkable stat line: more than 10 rebounds, 5 three-pointers, 5 assists, and 3 blocks in a single game. This accomplishment contributed to the Celtics' victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2024: Second NBA Finals Appearance
Al Horford and the Boston Celtics made their second NBA Finals appearance in 2024.