Al Horford's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Al Horford.
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.
1991: Duke Blue Devils win National Championship
In 1991, the Duke Blue Devils won the National Championship
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.
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.
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.
2009: Outstanding Season
In 2009-10, Al Horford had an outstanding season, leading to his All-Star berth.
2010: NBA All-Star Weekend
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
