PROFESSIONAL CAREER

2023-24 SEASON: Appeared in 65 games (33 starts) this season and averaged 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 26.8 minutes per game… Knocked down the secondmost three-pointers in a single season in his career with 108 threes… One of only four centers in the NBA to register at least 100 made three-pointers, 150 assists, and 400 rebounds this season… Since 1967, an NBA player has registered at least 500 points, 150 assists, and fewer than 50 turnovers only nine times, and Horford accounts for two of those nine instances, including this year and the 2022-23 season… The other players to reach those metrics in a season are Kevon Looney, Tyus Jones, Trey Burke, Steve Kerr, and John Paxson… Became the fourth NBA player in history to register 14 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, two steals, and hit at least four three-pointers in a game (Luka Dončić, Cade Cunningham, and Vince Carter) on 2/7 vs. Atlanta… Owns the most career three-pointers by a Celtic, 35 and older, with 342 made threes, followed by Ray Allen (274) and Paul Pierce (145)… Made a threepointer in 17 consecutive games, tied for the 3rd longest streak of his career, and shot 48.6 percent during that span from Dec. 14- Jan. 25, 2024… On Jan. 15, posted his third double-double this season with 10 points and 11 rebounds against Toronto… Reached 800 career three-pointers on Jan. 10 and joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only two NBA players to record at least 800 threes, 1,200 blocked shots, and 8,000 rebounds in their careers (NBA.com)… Became the sixth Celtic to record 5+ blocks while playing fewer than 20 minutes in a game on Jan. 2 vs. OKC, joining Rob Williams (2X), Pervis Ellison, Brad Lohaus, Kendrick Perkins, and Bill Walton… One of only three Celtics to register a 5-block game at age 37+ (Robert Parish, Shaquille O'Neal)… Passed Avery Bradley for eighth place in Celtics history with 522 threes on Dec. 19…His 14-point, 10-rebound double-double vs. NYK was his first as a non-starter in 16 seasons... On Dec. 1, became only the fifth player 37 or older to have at least 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in consecutive games (Kareem 5x, Duncan 4x, K. Malone 2x, LeBron 2x)… Posted 16 points, nine rebounds, a season-high-tying six assists, three blocks, and two steals on Nov. 28 against Chicago, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to reach all those marks in a game… It marked only the second time in Horford’s 16-year NBA career that he registered at least those numbers in a game (Feb. 22, 2016 – 23/16/6/3/5)… Recorded six points, a season-high 15 rebounds, two blocked shots, and one steal on Nov. 26, marking his most rebounds in a game since March 30, 2022… Registered 14 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, and three made 3-pointers, a stat line that has only been achieved 13 times in NBA history, which includes teammates Kristaps Porzingis, 4X (only player with multiple), and Oshae Brissett… Horford's five blocks were his most in a non-OT road game in more than 10 years, last occurring on 2/27/13 as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. PLAYOFFS: Appeared in all 19 playoff games (15 starts) and averaged 9.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 30.3 minutes per game while helping the Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship… Shot 47.8 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from beyond the arc, while knocking down the second-most three-pointers in a single postseason in his career (35-95 3FG)… In 15 playoff appearances, shot his highest career two-point percentage at 72.1 percent… Ranks 14th in NBA History with 186 career playoff games, he also ranks 16th in blocks (229) and 18th in rebounds (1,495)… Ranks sixth in Celtics history with 170 made threes, trailing Ray Allen (206)… Registered his all-time playoff career-high seven made three-pointers and finished with 23 points (8-14 FG, 7-12 3FG), five rebounds, three blocks, and a steal on May 25 at Indiana… Became the oldest player in NBA history to make at least seven threes in a playoff game (37y, 357d)… The eighth player in NBA playoff history to record at least seven three-pointers and three blocked shots in a game, including teammate Derrick White (4/29/24)… Scored 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-13 3FG) behind a then-careerbest six made threes and added 15 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks vs. Cleveland on 5/15… Third oldest player in NBA history to post a 20/15/5 playoff game (37-347), along with LeBron James (38-115) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38-044)… Registered his fifth career playoff game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds and third such game as a Celtic, which ranks seventh in franchise history behind Robert Parish (4) and Kevin McHale (5) next… Has recorded 3+ blocks in 28 career playoff games, the eighth most such games in the NBA since 2000-01 season… Passed Dwyane Wade for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time playoff games started list at 173 on May 23 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

BEFORE NBA

Horford capped off an outstanding collegiate career by helping the Florida Gators to their second straight national championship in 2007, as the Gators became the first school to win back-to-back titles in 15 years…Finished career as the school’s 35th all-time leading scorer with 1,123 points (career averages in 109 games (103 starts) – 10.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 58.6 FG%, 62.4 FT%)… Also ended his collegiate career among the top 10 leaders in blocked shots (189, second) and rebounding (864, seventh) Recorded 28 career double-doubles… Horford, Joakim Noah (Chicago) and Corey Brewer (Minnesota) were taken in the first nine picks of the 2007 Draft, which marked the first time three college teammates were selected that high…In his junior campaign (2006-07), in the title game, his 18 points and 12 rebounds led the Gators to an 84-75 victory over Ohio State (at the Georgia Dome, earning All-Tournament team honors for the second consecutive year…Third team All-America (by the Associated Press) and first team All-Southeastern Conference…Had career-bests of 13.2 points and 9.5 rebounds (team-high, second in the SEC), in addition to blocking 1.8 shots (60.8 FG%, 64.4 FT%) in 38 games Took home SEC Tournament MVP honors after totaling 18 points and 12 boards in the championship game win over Arkansas…As a sophomore (2005-06), tallied 11.3 points, a team-high 7.7 rebounds (sixth in the SEC) and 1.7 blocks (also sixth in the conference)…The tandem of Horford and Noah dominated inside as the Gators won the school’s first-ever NCAA basketball championship, cruising to a 73-57 win over UCLA…Named to the Final Four’s all-tourney team… Exceeded expectations as a freshman (2004-05), averaging 5.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks (48.0%, 58.2 FT%) in 32 games.

PERSONAL LIFE

PERSONAL: Married 2003 Miss Universe Amelia Vega in Santo Domingo (DR) on December 24, 2011…They have five children…His parents are Alfredo "Tito" Horford and Arelis Reynoso… Tito played four years in the NBA with Milwaukee (1988-90) and Washington (1993-94)… Has three brothers and two sisters… Has hosted youth basketball camps in Atlanta, Michigan and the Dominican Republic…The first player in the league to co-direct a night of programming at Atlanta’s NBA TV studios…A two-time winner of the NBA’s Community Assist Award (February ’08 and March ‘11)… In 2011, donated $23,000 to Direct Relief International to help the people of Japan recover from the tsunami and earthquake… Has hosted holiday parties for underprivileged kids.

Al Horford