"Horford posted a good-bye message on the social media platform X, thanking the Celtics and Boston fans. "From the moment we arrived, you have welcomed my family and I with open arms," Horford wrote. "This chapter in my career will hold a special place in my heart. Raising a banner in this city will be a moment I will always cherish. I am forever grateful for the fans and the organization. Thank you, Boston.""
"After a year in Philadelphia and another one in Oklahoma City, the Celtics brought him back via trade in 2021. During his second stint with the Celtics, the multi-time All-Star learned how to adapt to a role on the bench, serving as a key reserve during Boston's 2024 title run. At age 38, Horford remained a productive contributor, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 27.7 minutes per game off the bench."
Al Horford has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, departing the Boston Celtics after seven of the last nine seasons. Horford thanked Celtics fans and the organization on X for welcoming his family and for the experience of raising a banner. He initially joined Boston in 2017, left for Philadelphia, spent a season in Oklahoma City, and returned to Boston via trade in 2021. During his second stint he adapted to a bench role and was a key reserve during Boston's 2024 title run, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists while appearing in 60 games. Boston has adjusted its frontcourt, trading Kristaps Porzingis, seeing Luke Kornet sign elsewhere, and retaining Neemias Queta while adding Luka Garza.
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