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, 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.