History of Al Horford in Timeline
Al Horford is a Dominican professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. A five-time NBA All-Star, Horford won his first NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024. He is known for his versatile skillset, including his shooting, passing, and defensive abilities, making him a valuable asset to his team.
June 3, 1986: Al Horford's Birth
On June 3, 1986, Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso was born.
1991: Stacey Augmon Earns Honors
In 1991, Stacey Augmon earned first team honors with the Atlanta Hawks.
1991: Duke Blue Devils win National Championship
In 1991, the Duke Blue Devils won the National Championship
2000: Moved to Michigan
In 2000, Al Horford and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan.
2004: Attended University of Florida
In 2004, Al Horford accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida.
2004: Ranked as a Four-Star 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 SEC Tournament Championship
In 2005, Al Horford helped the Florida Gators win the Southeastern Conference tournament championship.
2005: Gators Surged Through the Season
In 2005, the Florida Gators surged through the season, winning the SEC championship for a second straight year.
December 2006: Returned from Injury Against Ohio State
In December 2006, Al Horford returned from an injury to play against Ohio State, helping the Gators defeat the Buckeyes.
2006: Won NCAA Tournament
In 2006, Al Horford and the Florida Gators won the NCAA Tournament, defeating UCLA for the school's first national title.
2006: NCAA National Championship
In 2006, Al Horford was the starting center on the Florida Gators team that won the NCAA national championship.
March 4, 2007: Scored 1,000 Career Points
On March 4, 2007, Al Horford became the fourth player on his team to score 1,000 career points against Kentucky, reaching the milestone with exactly 14 points.
April 2, 2007: Gators Repeat as National Champions
On April 2, 2007, the Florida Gators, including Al Horford, repeated as national champions, defeating Ohio State.
2007: Back-to-Back NCAA National Championships
In 2007, Al Horford was the starting center on the Florida Gators team that won their second consecutive NCAA national championship. He was also drafted into the NBA by the Atlanta Hawks as the third overall pick.
2008: Started All Games Played
In 2008-09, Al Horford started all 67 games he played for the Atlanta Hawks.
2009: Outstanding Season
In 2009-10, Al Horford had an outstanding season, leading to his All-Star berth.
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: NBA All-Star Weekend
2010: Most Games Since 2010-11 Season
In 2014-15, Al Horford played in 76 regular season games, the most since the 2010-11 season.
December 25, 2011: 2011-12 Season Begins
On December 25, 2011, the 2011-12 NBA season began after the NBA Lockout.
2011: NBA All-Star Weekend
In 2011, Al Horford was an All-Star for the second straight year and won the Shooting Stars Competition during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
January 11, 2012: Tore Pectoral Muscle
On January 11, 2012, Al Horford tore his left pectoral muscle in a game against the Indiana Pacers, causing him to miss the rest of the season.
November 26, 2012: 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: Career-High 34 Points
On February 27, 2013, Al Horford scored a career-high 34 points in a win over the Utah Jazz.
December 26, 2013: Shoulder Injury
On December 26, 2013, Al Horford suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.
December 22, 2014: 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: First Career Triple-Double
On January 13, 2015, Al Horford recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Philadelphia 76ers.
November 11, 2015: Career-High Three-Pointers
On November 11, 2015, Al Horford scored 26 points and made a career-high four three-pointers in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
February 12, 2016: Named All-Star
On February 12, 2016, Al Horford was named as a replacement for the injured Chris Bosh on the 2016 Eastern Conference All-Star team, marking his fourth All-Star selection.
July 1, 2016: Became Unrestricted Free Agent
On July 1, 2016, Al Horford became an unrestricted free agent.
July 8, 2016: Signed with Boston Celtics
On July 8, 2016, Al Horford signed a four-year, $113 million contract with the Boston Celtics, expressing his excitement to collaborate with head coach Brad Stevens and the team to pursue an NBA championship.
October 26, 2016: Celtics Debut
On October 26, 2016, Al Horford made his debut for the Boston Celtics in their season-opening game against the Brooklyn Nets, contributing 11 points, five rebounds, and six assists in a 122–117 victory.
2016: Signed with the Boston 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 in Points
On March 19, 2017, Al Horford scored a season-high 27 points for the Celtics in a 105–99 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
November 12, 2017: Return from Concussion
On November 12, 2017, Al Horford returned from a two-game absence due to a concussion, scoring 21 points in a narrow 95–94 victory against the Toronto Raptors, marking the Celtics' 12th straight win.
February 4, 2018: Game-Winning Shot
On February 4, 2018, Al Horford hit a game-winning fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to secure a 97–96 victory for the Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing the game with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.
October 19, 2018: Loss to 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 Rebounds
On February 21, 2019, Al Horford put up 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 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 Philadelphia 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 for three seasons.
December 8, 2020: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On December 8, 2020, Al Horford was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with a 2025 first-round pick, Théo Maledon's draft rights, and Vasilije Micić'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, contributing 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 one season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
February 5, 2021: Season-High in Points
On February 5, 2021, Al Horford scored a season-high 26 points for the Thunder, 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 Celtics
On June 18, 2021, Al Horford was traded back to the Boston Celtics, alongside Moses Brown and a 2023 second-round pick, 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.
May 7, 2022: Game 3 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
On May 7, 2022, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Al Horford scored 22 points with 16 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in a 103-101 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks.
May 29, 2022: Reached NBA Finals
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 with 141 playoff games without an NBA Finals appearance 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
In 2022, Al Horford reached the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics.
January 19, 2023: Victory Over Warriors
On January 19, 2023, Al Horford contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks to help the Celtics secure a 121-118 overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors.
April 29, 2024: Stepping up as Starting Center
On April 29, 2024, with Porziņģis injured in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Miami Heat, Horford became the Celtics' starting center.
September 12, 2024: Visited Dominican Republic with the Larry O'Brien Trophy
On September 12, 2024, Al Horford visited the Dominican Republic with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, marking the first time a Dominican player had done so. He was subsequently awarded the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella.
2024: NBA Championship with the Celtics
In 2024, Al Horford won his first NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.
2024: Won First NBA Title
In 2024, Al Horford won his first NBA title after playing 186 career playoff games without one.
