Welcome Back AL HORFORD | Celtics Introductory Interview FULL

[@neonskyrain4024]

He always belongs here in Boston. He's a perfect fit here.

[@Steve0885]

Agreed

[@nielj.7929]

In Stevens System... I dont know if he's fit when Udoka is the coach...

[@cito1008]

@@nielj.7929 Udoka prioritizes defense first he’ll fit right in

[@neonskyrain4024]

@@cito1008 yup. Horford is a high IQ basketball player. He can manage in Udoka's system.

[@jeanwhite6991]

Welcome home mr horford we missed you on defense and offensive.

[@alexandermarte1557]

So happy to have Al back!!

[@seanheffernan1206]

I'll be happy when his salary is off the books.

[@iceman6748]

@@seanheffernan1206 25ish mil for 15/7 with decent defense isn’t as bad as Kemba. Sure he should prob make 15-18 on that production level, but it’s the best we are gonna do with Kemba getting traded.

[@seanheffernan1206]

@@iceman6748 right but he's not part of the future, hopefully when the money comes off the books they can find a decent young third piece.

[@iceman6748]

@@seanheffernan1206 well, next year they can have 34 million cap space. Could get a guy like Beal

[@seanheffernan1206]

@@iceman6748 yeah that's what I mean I dont mind Al as a ace holder

[@motaz1975]

never though he should have left in the first place. he was/is an anchor for the team. idk how much he has left in the tank, but ill be glad to see him on the floor.

[@raudyp12]

Great to have Al back. Always has been a great professional and teammate and it looks like his experiences in Philly and OKC have only helped that. Can’t wait to see the impact he has on this team and its culture

[@FizzSix]

Perennial professional. Great to have him back, not just as a player but a mentor. This team needs solid leadership and Al brings it.

[@akendon7260]

Him or Ibaka would be a good fit. Mobile big man who can shoot and protect the rim is what Boston needs.

[@fongos]

Add Theis back and fix the errors completely!

[@troysousa-semper7430]

@@fongos lmao no

[@herewego4501]

Happy he's back In the green

[@donmon808]

very rarely do you trade a point guard for a center and become a better passing team, but i think thats what happened

[@leolacole6462]

Yes it happened you bum

[@donmon808]

@@leolacole6462 why are you so emotional?

[@ProbKnot]

@@donmon808 dudes trippin

[@NickTQ101]

As a C's fan since 02, I love AL. Such a good locker room guy and such a leader. So glad to have him back!

[@mrbacchus6127]

Al is a pro. He should help immensely.

[@columbusoking81]

Welcome back Al an Anna

[@SW-lx3lu]

So happy he is back!

[@michaelauger8077]

Welcome home Al! I hope with all of their height he can play some forward.

[@anthonysylvia8213]

Miss you Man glad to see you back can’t wait to see you and a couple of guys you played with in the past reach the Championship!!! Hoist up that NBA Championship trophy!!! Now is the Time!!! Peace brudah!!!

[@808bboarder]

Happy for you Al. Thanks for playing with us even though it was for a short period. Will be rooting for you next season. Much love from an OKC fan! ⚡️

[@generaphaelian8893]

A class act! Great seeing him back in green to help win Banner 18!

[@rocafellagibson502]

Big Al welcome back my G glad to have you back!!!

[@lostboi2572]

Oh YEAH!!! GRAND LEDGE BALLER! GOOD TO SEE YA BACK BRO!! YES!!

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Wish he rebounded more but Nesmith,Tatum,Brown,PP will benefit from his passing.

[@DrPhuelgoud3]

I have a feelings Boston gonna be nice nice

[@Unidentified4]

No homo but I'm in love with this man.

[@gregorypellerin1]

Sounds like a future assistant coach, man

[@Justinsox39]

Yeah i hope he stays and takes on that role

[@leoderosia9279]

Real pro, glad al is back

[@dillonbuckley4618]

Thank God, defense anchor and leader

[@cmac392]

Love this trade. AL + Rob Williams sharing the 5 (with Moses, Kornet, Grant backing them up)

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

Kornet and Tristan Thompson are most likely the odd men out of this situation. Tristan because he’s too pricey and Kornet because Moses brown is available for longer at dirt cheap

[@cmac392]

@@TestTest-ei4gi TT is probably out. They'll need another fungible BIG besides TL, Al, and Moses

[@caryn22070]

Welcome back to Boston

[@christopherhorn1161]

I want great things for Boston, glad he's back!

[@gabrieldegloria5155]

Love it ☘️

[@kyle7228]

brad made a great decision with acquiring Al and Udoka. Al would be most important to bringing everyone together and also being the voice and leader of the team. Udoka bring respect and experience especially relatability.

[@WarMastaP]

Welcome back King.

[@walkinglegend1758]

Welcome back big AL!!

[@antonyramonmolina9382]

🏀12k points 🏀7k Rebounds 🏀2.9k ast 🏀1k blocks ⭐5x all Star game . NEXT season . 13k points 7800 Rebounds 3k ast. In playoof 124 games 1681 points 1005 Rebounds 148 blocks . Coming soon in playoff club . 2000pts/1000reb/200bloks.

[@KW-wh2yd]

As an okc fan I’m happy for him

[@leagueleaders]

wooohooo welcome back! Ball will move again

[@nritti_]

AL! 🙌🏾

[@clickslidebang1871]

I was upset when he left i felt betrayed us but hey ….. lets makes playoffs again and have a better crew because boston will always be facing a power house

[@mus31]

Damn those eyes, Al stahhhpppp😌

[@bryankho]

Miss Al! And I kinda miss Baynes too haha. 3 point shooting bigs.

[@elanzankman4399]

"Tell us you hated Philly without telling us you hated Philly"

[@anthonyhann6746]

It’s impossible to say no to money like that lol

[@YAMAGUCHI3000]

I’m so glad he’s back. It’s kind of bittersweet that Kemba is gone though

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

Nah he couldn’t stay healthy and we need financial flexibility to possibly get Beal next season

[@trentongar6335]

This guy doesn’t age

[@kwrbt2979]

I know people are gonna say based on Philly that Al is no good as a 4 and shouldn't be paired with a big center, but the way Philly used Embiid is not the way we use Rob Williams. A two big lineup with Rob and Al or Moses and Al can really work.

[@Justinsox39]

I hope he stays and plays like a player/coach role. This guy is great and in the playoffs he turns it on.

[@theclassicmanila-style8435]

The the leader right there, now brad bring I.T. back

[@lawrenceberny4490]

Next you want to bring back Kg and Paul pierce let the old die in history

[@raymiller7961]

Would be amazing but i don’t see it. Last year there was no reason not to and they weren’t interested. Maybe Brad is different than Danny ? IT coming off the bench would help and be a great story when we win it all next year

[@raymiller7961]

@@lawrenceberny4490 yeh cuz that’s the same thing

[@lawrenceberny4490]

@@raymiller7961 it basically is! I.T gots bad hips and no one wants him except his couch. Don’t even get me started on big gay Al He used to be the man , but overvalued himself left Boston because he thought he couldn’t win a chip here and the next five years played like dog shit

[@zsnow8847]

@@lawrenceberny4490 you know minimal about basketball.

[@AndrewHedlund100]

Damn good Bball plAyer

[@jakerson69]

It's always nice to have a player who can maybe play ten minutes a game and be in constant threat of getting injured I just wish I was disillusioned like these Boston fans now the Moses brown pick that was a great pick up

[@nicks6813]

I have something in my eye...ok now I have something in my other eye too.

[@mercuryfever392]

Did they bench him in OKC? And who are the Js?

[@Uzi487]

so only JT and rob reached out to al? 😥

[@dwhitestan9]

Lonely Al times

[@sketch5119]

Everyone else is on the trade train. 😂

[@dwhitestan9]

@@sketch5119 nah Jb could’ve

[@iceman6748]

@@dwhitestan9 JB used to be exhilarated and so happy whenever he got to play with Al. Al pick n pop with JB can be as good as it was with Kyrie next year

[@dwhitestan9]

@@iceman6748 yea when Al was hear that is when JBs numbers starting to rise

[@Monkeezy]

Celtics missed his leadership since he left.

[@ryu-ken]

"Re-introductory" press conference

[@dennisb57]

I can not believe that not one you what you to be called asked about the 2 Allstars. What kind of reporters are you. Al Horford is the Third option and you couldn’t ask about the Allstars. That is really unbelievable

[@dennisb57]

Are your knees ok!

[@SpikeShooter92]

Wasn't the whole point of him not wanting to come back initially was he didn't want to play the 5 anymore? So him saying he can do both is weird but unnecessary now that we got Robert, Moses, and Tacko (I don't think Tristian will still be here and hopefully Grant doesn't play the 5 anymore)

[@OMGWorld100]

He’s brought us so many championships right?! lol

[@bradleyabel]

"I saw grant and tacko in the facility"... those two are getting their last look at the place before they great traded or waived this summer

[@ronsworld250]

Ouch

[@borynegron]

Im gonna act like he didnt choose money over us 😁

[@donaldbrown2401]

KB drew sponge bob to try to get mike to think of disney😂🤣🤣 maaaaan spongebob is nick

[@johnlinks]

He's only going to be on the Celtics for one year, then cya later again

[@mrrandiom]

If celtics really serious about winning now they need to trade Al Horford and a couple picks for a guy like christian wood. Maybe tristan thompson if the salaries and exception work out

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

Nah we need a bonafide stud at point guard. Al Horford fits perfectly with the team

[@mrrandiom]

@@TestTest-ei4gi not for 26 million off the bench

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

@@mrrandiom bro I guarantee you he’ll be the starter. He’s more polished than Robert Williams while not being a liability defensively.

[@brenttonparks4459]

PG smart SG Brown SF Tatum PF Horford C Williams 6th Dennis 7th Richardson

[@olotiv]

Even though Philly paid him big money, Al really hurt his career with that deal.

[@MM-tw7pu]

How? Set up his family and future clan linage if you ask me with that $$$

[@olotiv]

How? He was a bum in Philly and OKC. In Boston, he was a better fit, which made him a better player

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

@@MM-tw7pu He was already very wealthy before that deal. Boston probably would have game him about 15 million less in total money.

[@MM-tw7pu]

@@TestTest-ei4gi 15 million is a lot of money to take away from your children and your children’s children lol Also, ever heard of the NBA being a business and agents/agencies being involved? No player is gonna leave money like that on the table. It is not his fault Elton Brand and the 76ers decided to make him that offer.

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

@@MM-tw7pu players reject money like that all the time. Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis lost 30+ million on their current deals

[@anthonyflanders1500]

Only problem with horford he shoot way too many 3

[@joeyk5887]

Peeps need to forget PHI. That was just a horrible fit. In OKC, Al was actually pretty good. Not bad, not average, not great either but pretty good. He can really help Celts imo. He doesn’t need to carry em or be some superstar. He just needs to do play his game. He makes others around him better & is a smart player. Sets good screens, knows where to be. Can space floor & open up lane for Jays. No he’s not in prime anymore. But his game was never predicated on athleticism. He still can help team & will. He also doesn’t need to play 30+ minutes nightly. They obv gonna resign Rob who wants to be there & Moses was a nice get. They can keep TT or trade him. If TT was causing problems or isn’t a fan of Brad, then he obv needs to go cuz only an idiot would have prob with Brad. That includes Tatum & Brown. If those guys have issue with Brad, then I’d trade either of those guys for right players. Sadly, those guys so good, most likely the right guys won’t be available for em since the right guys are only the top 10 or so in league. Not even all of em as age plays a factor. But BOS fans prob kiss the Jays ass. I’m sry but they have a Timberwolves 2.0 feel. Jaylen made comment last yr that he didn’t like negativity or bad coverage when they were losing. Sounded like Rick pitino. That is worrisome cuz I know when I’m not doing something well, I don’t want someone telling me how great I’m doing & blowing smoke up my rear when I know it’s not true. Is that serious what these kids & coddled athletes want these days. Oh your doing great, you guys are so amazing. As your not trying for long stretches of game or season & showing absolutely zero pride. Oh u wanna stomp on the logo Kyrie, go right ahead. We don’t care about the franchise or ourselves. What jokes. They young so I wouldn’t give up on them if were BOS fan. But make no mistake, even a Wizards or Kings fan wouldn’t be ok with players having no pride or heart. And I would think BOS fans would have higher standard in their players. Not put em on pedestal free of criticism & instead scape goat 1 of the best coaches in NBA in last 30 yrs. wahhh, he doesn’t have title. Oh yeah, cuz he’s had a champ roster every yr. 90% of league would lineup to sign Brad as coach. I know some BoS fans know how good he is. It’s just for a fan base I once considered smart, there was an awful lot of toolbags in that region who wanted Brad gone cuz of 1 weird yr with covid, protocols, injuries, and whatnot. I don’t put effort & pride on coach either. Shameful any BoS would. No other team fanbase thinks that coaches responsibility. Once again, gotta wonder if that fanbase is getting changed by the new generations. Cuz the old Celtic fans would’ve blamed players for not smashing Kyrie or at least callling him out. And def wouldn’t scapegoat coach. Don’t wanna hear it’s just a dumb logo either.logo ain’t got 💩 to do with it. It’s the intent. He was peeing on the region, but also the orginization. And last I checked, the players are a part of that. But maybe those guys too stupid to understand or too soft to care. I hope Brad is a coach again cuz guy deserves it. 1 yr they underachieved. F’ing ONE!!!! And it was with that toolbag kyME. You don’t even have to be a Celtic or cav fan to hate that toolbag narcissist. You just have to hear the scumbag talk. Just him opening his mouth elicits a small of 💩 from the Leftover bull. Shame on Jays if they had hand in Brad stepping aside. Shame on em for not coming to Brads defense too & taking accountability like true stars would & should. But hey, Brads not black so why do they care. Selfish soft babies. Time will tell if they change & they young & have some time. But clocks ticking & if they don’t, BOS ain’t winning anything. They gonna be shinier version Of the TWolves. Regardless, Al is gonna help, and maybe the can sign some1 in the mold of a PJ Tucker or someone like that who won’t put up with soft, no pride mentalities

[@truenezito]

man these questions sucked

[@melliot0700]

I know right you call these people journalists..smh

[@MM-tw7pu]

Waaaashed. Remember last year vs Celtics in the playoffs? 1 dunk and primal scream later and natta after that 😆 Still will be MASSIVELY overpaid for the 2 years left on the term even if Kemba was an albatross

[@mrrandiom]

I think so too. Hes not bad but for his salary its just an L they need to trade him

[@ratstar4102]

its akward saying these words and yet you went to Philly and say Philly is also this and that! LMAO

[@mrrandiom]

This is such a horrible pick up the more i look at it. We could have signed dwight howard this off season for 2-3 million, got melo for the same to help round out the bench and this team wouldve been fine. Kemba, smart, jb, jt, rob. Bench melo, dwight, young guys Trade tristan and our pick for kuzma and we wouldve been set. But brad chased a 35 year old making near 30 mill and a young kid with all star potential at best

[@GandalfTheStraight]

We’re never getting a championship at this rate, this is ridiculous

[@anesu846]

Is he illiterate?

[@davonthomas8524]

I heard he wanted out in the first place. Idk what to think.

[@carlossantos-vv6ry]

He didn't want out, but playing ball is his job and he took the money that was offer to him, you and I and everyone will do the same.

[@seanheffernan1206]

@@carlossantos-vv6ry how much money can you spend. He had already made a ton of money, he could've took a home town deal and stayed . He was greedy and went to terrible situation because of it.

[@iceman6748]

@@seanheffernan1206 we are talking about 10-20 million dollars not 500 bucks

[@gp7944]

@@iceman6748 right like millions of dollars more are being offered. If the Celtics wanted to keep him that bad they would’ve upped the offer

[@iceman6748]

@@gp7944 they were giving 80 to 90, but they didn’t want to go higher. Philly overpaid. 5 million a year is the difference between Bogdanovic (Hawks) and Marvin Bagley or Patty Mills.