SANTO DOMINGO – Dominican veteran Al Horford has reached a verbal agreement for a multi-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, according to sources.After seven seasons with the Boston Celtics, where he won the NBA championship in 2024, Horford prepares for his nineteenth year in the league, now as the starting center for the Californian team.The agreement is expected to be formalized in the coming days, pending the decision of Jonathan Kuminga, a key player for Golden State.At 39 years old, Horford considered retirement, but chose to continue his NBA career with the Warriors, who have had him in their sights since the start of free agency.
Performance and Expectations
In the previous season, Horford averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, with a 36.3% three-point shooting percentage, attempting 5.2 per game. He started in 42 of the 60 games with Boston, demonstrating his ability to contribute at the highest level.With more than 100 three-pointers scored in each of the last three seasons and a 41% success rate from the perimeter, the Warriors see him as an ideal complement to their core of players.Defensively, Horford also offers guarantees. According to data, he had a 46% field goal percentage allowed defending isolations, one of the best marks in the NBA in the 2024-25 season.
A Legacy in the NBA
Horford joins a select group of players with at least 900 three-pointers and 1,300 blocks, sharing this distinction with figures like Rasheed Wallace, Brook Lopez, and Clifford Robinson.With this signing, the Dominican player consolidates his career in the league and joins a Golden State project that seeks to remain competitive in the Western Conference, betting on experience and versatility in the center position.
