The Boston Celtics don’t win the 2024 NBA championship without Al Horford. They were always better with the big man on the court, and his versatility makes him an elite option. Hoford departed for Golden State in the 2025 offseason, and the Warriors are finding out that Horford is their best option too.
Blue Man Hoop’s Peter O’Keefe called Horford “the team’s number one center” and “easily one of Golden State's best five players” in the piece. Celtics fans know he is right. Horford spaces the floor, protects the rim, and makes everyone around him better.