Al Horford's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Al Horford.

Al Horford, a Dominican professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, is a five-time NBA All-Star. Known as "Big Al", he achieved his first NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024. He is a prominent figure in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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: Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship

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

December 2006: Return from Injury Against Ohio State

In December 2006, Al Horford returned from injury to play against Ohio State, limiting Greg Oden to 7 points and helping the Gators win.

2006: NCAA National Championship with Florida Gators

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

2006: NCAA Tournament and National Title

In 2006, the Florida Gators, with Al Horford, won the NCAA tournament and the school's first national title, defeating UCLA in the championship game.

March 4, 2007: Scoring 1,000 Career Points

On March 4, 2007, Al Horford scored exactly 14 points in the final home game against Kentucky to reach 1,000 career points.

April 2, 2007: Second National Championship

On April 2, 2007, the Gators repeated as national champions, with the same starting lineup, defeating Ohio State 84-75.

2007: NBA Draft and Second NCAA Championship

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

2011: All-Star Weekend and All-NBA Third Team

In 2011, Al Horford was an All-Star for the second straight year and a member of the Atlanta team that won the Shooting Stars Competition. He was also named Third-Team All-NBA.

2011: Won Bronze Medal at FIBA Americas Championship

In 2011, Al Horford won a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Championship and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

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 102–91 victory over the Utah Jazz.

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 in a victory over 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 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

February 12, 2016: Named to 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.

February 4, 2018: Game-Winning Shot Against Trail Blazers

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

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 100–96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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.

2024: NBA Championship

In 2024, Al Horford won his first NBA title after playing 186 career playoff games without one, the second most all-time.

2024: NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics

In 2024, Al Horford won the NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.

February 21, 2025: Number Retired at Grand Ledge High School

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